Im looking for a semi auto for deer hunting and would like to hear from people that have had experience with this rifle. Im looking at the remington because I do a tremendous amount of walking and find the remington just fits perfect in my hand while walking ( I never walk with my rifle slung over my shoulder) any and all info is greatly appreciated
Remington 750???
- Thread starter mike t
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A friend of mine bought a new one a couple years ago. I brought it home stripped it down and gave it a good cleaning and lubricating. Next day we took it to the range to sight it in. This is where the problems started. Action didn't like to cycle all the time, and by that I mean the bolt wouldn't move at all on firing. The mag was a constant pain in the ass to get into the gun with cartridges in it, would go in fine empty though. A few stove pipes, fail to extract, one fail to fire... Total piece of #### imo. I would suggest looking for a Winchester Model 100 (Fantastic rifle) or a BAR.
Another guy showed up later on with the same 750 and he indicated that he had been having the same problems with his and just gotten it back from being worked on. Still didn't work properly.
Another guy showed up later on with the same 750 and he indicated that he had been having the same problems with his and just gotten it back from being worked on. Still didn't work properly.
nomad 68
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The 750 is a step backward from the 7400.They are plagued with the problems that garnered the semi remi the nickname "jamomatic".I would look hard at a browning short or longtrac or,if you must have a remington, a gently used 7400.
madtrapper143
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I have owned two models 750. One in .308 and one in .35 Whelen. The .35 Whelen worked flawlessly from the get go and NEVER jammed. The .308 was a little picky at first but after two boxes of cartridges it settled down and worked. It NEVER jammed again. Remington autos need some TLC to keep them running right. Always clean the chamber after each shooting time. Keep the mags out of your pockets where lint and pine needles get into them. Take the rifle down once a year or so and thoroughly clean the gas system. Use good clean factory or hand loaded ammo. Surplus ammo is sure death in these guns. I don't own mine anymore because they are heavy to carry for a brush gun. I found a lever gun lighter and just as effective for long walks in the hinterland. A 7400 is a very good alternative if you cannot find a 750. Have a smith go over a used Remington semi with a fine toothed comb. Rust in the chamber or rusted gas works will make the gun worthless.
Darryl
Darryl
We've got a 750 in .30-06. As per the comments above, they're apparently hit and miss, luckily we got a good one. Bit hefty for long walks in the woods, but short enough for quick shouldering. Trigger is unimpressive out of the box, but a bit of effort cleans it up. Ours seems to prefers reloads on the hotter end of the range. They're a bit of a game of chance as to whether you get a good one or not.
Good advice above, keep it clean and properly lubed gives the best chance of reliable function.
Good advice above, keep it clean and properly lubed gives the best chance of reliable function.
Own a Winchester model 100 in 308 made in 1966 as well as a modern black synthetic stocked Browning BAR with a fluted barrel in 300 Win Mag.
Both fantastic rifles with bolt action accuracy (1 1/2" or less 3-shot groups @ 100 yds).
Semi autos have to be kept meticulously clean and DON'T use too much oil on them.
A drop or two of high quality gun oil that won't gum up or freeze in cold weather is enough when properly worked into the action.
Too much oil captures and holds dirt and dirt is the archenemy of semi-automatic actions.
