Browning BLR vs Remington 7600

kamlooky said:
BLR and don't look back.
I never could grasp the idea of a pump in a rifle.
Maybe not Fuddly enough.

Uh-oh..........where's Frankie?
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You are such a dolt. Them pumps are plenty Fudd. You prolly like lever action shotguns too. :rolleyes:

Why aren't you pushing a shopping cart full of empties for a living?
 
Here's a shining example of a fine pump action rifle .......... BLRs are for John Wayne wannabes.

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One caveat
The 7600 is alot noisier to #### than a BLR. I lost a wolf one time
When he heard me "rack" the 30-06. You cant baby them or they
wont lockup tight.
BUT, I find the 7600 superior in every other way.
 
I'm a BLR .308 owner. I like how things look. The BLR looks sweet. That pump thing is a really ugly girlfriend. She might be pretty good when the lights go out, but when I'm putting on my 19.99 Hunter Orange vest with my matching hat and gloves, and heading down to 21A with all those rich southerners, my date is gonna look shiny and sweet, and the sun's reflection from that shiny finish is gonna blind those southerners, and they're gonna wear the paper bag of shame as they hide their dirty fugly pumpers behind their backs.
 
Own/have owned both.. I find the 7600 a natural choice if you have been shooting allot of pump shotgun.. I find the pump much quicker to get back on target for second and third shot if necessary...
 
Supercub, that is a nice setup. How accurate are 7600s? Are there certain years to look for or stay away from? How do new models stack up to the older ones? Im in the same boat of wanting a new fast, accurate carbine.
 
Jmiverson said:
Supercub, that is a nice setup. How accurate are 7600s? Are there certain years to look for or stay away from? How do new models stack up to the older ones? Im in the same boat of wanting a new fast, accurate carbine.
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760/7600s are well known to be accurate rifles. Most folk that own them like them, but there are a lot out there that just flat out cannot wrap their head around the thought of a pump rifle. The new models seem to be ok, but then there are plenty of used ones out there that can be bout at good prices. I just sold a 760 in 270 for $375. Well used, but in good condition with no issues.

I think the only new carbine out there is the 7600 30-06. They come 18.5". I've had a couple 22" rifles over the yrs cut back to 20". I like this length the best. Handles well and it the best compromise between the carbine and rifle.

Here's a 7615 that showed up here this week. I kinda like it, but the bbl is pretty short @ 16.5". very short OAL

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Excellent posts SuperCub!!:):)

My 7600 .270 with 22" barrel is super accurate, and I've always had comments, "Man, that's a nice gun." To me, the BLR looks just as nice, but does not have the "fit and feel" of the 7600. If you are a pump shotgunner, then it's a no-brainer. Find someone (a friend of a friend?) who has a 7600, and get your hands on it. Good luck:)
 
I have a mint ex-supercub 7600 35whelen that I had cut back to 18.5, with a 2-7xscope it shoots moa all day long. I just bought another BLR, this time a laminate takedown in 30-06, i fit shoots as good I will probably sell the 7600, nothing wrong with them I just prefer levers, bolts or single shots.
 
bunny, That 7600 35 whelen carbine with 2-7x scope is a perfect Eastern gun!!!!!:):):) Was the barrel professionally shortened, and crowned? Was the front sight re-installed? I'd love to see a photo of it:)
 
Just my opinion but the BLR is a very well made firearm compared to the Remington. The metalwork, materials and overall craftsmanship is a few notches above current generation Remingtons. It is lighter, shorter and extremely comfortable to carry in the bush. Accuracy expectations in a bush hunting gun need to be tempered with reality. A fast handling, lighter weight BLR that shoots 1.5 MOA will be a superior choice to a heavier, more awkward pump that shoots 1 MOA or less. Incidently, I own both and have carried each of them quite a bit

Patrick
 
Here is a 7600 35whelen "factory carbine" that will likely come to the grave with me! ;)
I suspect I'll get some flack for the bipod, but I put it on just to snap the pic, to lazy to take another one ha ha ha :)-
 
phinton81 said:
A fast handling, lighter weight BLR that shoots 1.5 MOA will be a superior choice to a heavier, more awkward pump that shoots 1 MOA or less. Incidently, I own both and have carried each of them quite a bit... Patrick
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Except that the 7600 ISN'T, heavier and more awkward... And IS more accurate...
 
hoytcanon said:
Except that the 7600 ISN'T, heavier and more awkward... And IS more accurate...
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According to their websites:

BLR 308 = 6 1/2 lbs, 40" long
7600 308 = 7 1/2 lbs, 42 5/8" long

Straight stock, shorter barrel = quicker and easier to carry at the ready

Other than that we're just debating with opinions

Patrick
 
I'd go with the 7600 in 30.06. I've used one for years now.
I've handled the BLR and can't say I'm a fan. I also don't like the Browning magazine system with the mag attached to a swing out floorplate. (if they still do that, it's been a while)
 
lister said:
I've handled the BLR and can't say I'm a fan. I also don't like the Browning magazine system with the mag attached to a swing out floorplate. (if they still do that, it's been a while)
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The BLR mag set-up is about as good as it gets in any rifle I've handled. The one you describe sounds like the old A-Bolt system.
 
wonksy said:
Here is a 7600 35whelen "factory carbine" that will likely come to the grave with me! ;)
I suspect I'll get some flack for the bipod, but I put it on just to snap the pic, to lazy to take another one ha ha ha :)-
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Did you die and now come back to life or am I dreaming??. Did you not sell that gun right after that odd shipment came to canada and a few of us lucked out on them at epps??? or is that a different one Looks good regardless :)
 
phinton81 said:
Straight stock, shorter barrel = quicker and easier to carry at the ready
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That straight stock on a BLR has a very low comb that lines your eye perfect for using the bbl sights. You pretty much have to stand on a milk crate to use a scope with that comb. The 7600s are better lined up for scope use.
 
Mike Webb said:
I have owned and shot both. There is no advantage to the .308 over the .30/06 in the pump as the bolt travel is the same distance. The long action BLR I find big and bulky. The short action BLR I find muzzle light in the offhand position and terrible triggers therefore hard to do good shooting with one in the offhand position for me. The Remington has a better trigger and in my experience the older 760 has a lighter trigger pull out of the box than the 7600 but that may be a result of litagation in the U.S. by idiots who have accidentally shot themselves through their own stupidity. Also the 760/7600 hangs nice offhand which is how at least 75% of our shots at game are taken at least in my area. For me the 760 wins hands down especially as you are already familiar with the mechanics and balance of a pump. When adrenaline is flowing there is no substitute for familiarity with a rifle. My 2 cents.
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Same here had a few examples of both over the years and when it came time to reduce the rifle herd I didnot think twice about moving the BLR's and kept at least one caliper of the 760 & 7600's I had in fact some like the 243 I kept two. :) Then again I am a wingmaster man to the bone so these fit just as nice
 
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