Remington 7600, why the negatives?

They are a fine gun, reliable, well balanced for offhand shooting and most I have had shot as well as a bolt gun. My dad has a 760 he bought new in 1955 in 35 Remington. It wore a Lyman peep sight for years until I stuck a scope on it due to Dad's failing eyesight. I couldn't believe it! Regular sub moa groups at 100 yards with Remington 200 grain factory loads. NOTHING EVER OVER 1 1/4 INCHES. Great shooting for any action type.
 
hakx said:
Remington pumps have a far better rep than their retarded cousins (the auto loaders: 740, 742, 7400). They are not known for outstanding accuracy, so-so finish, it is a general purpose "meat and potatoes" rifle that is the first to get thrown under the bus when times are tight or looking to upgrade.
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Lmao I've owned 750's in short and long calibres, never had so much as a hint of problem. Exactly the same gun besides gas tube or pump. All other parts are identical. Hit and miss as some are excellent shooters and some typical for what they are
 
canadaman30 said:
Lmao I've owned 750's in short and long calibres, never had so much as a hint of problem. Exactly the same gun besides gas tube or pump. All other parts are identical. Hit and miss as some are excellent shooters and some typical for what they are
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Even the magazines are the same...... which makes 10 rounders a bit problematic in Canada.
 
I have a 760 30-06 that works just fine. Can shoot better than I can, so what more do you need? Minute of moose is no problem. People that diss them as rattletraps are uninformed. I was on a hunt where a Husqvarna and Tikka bolt rifle both had issues. My 760 worked just fine. Biggest improvement I made was adding a recoil pad.
 
I liked the 7400 and 750 as well but there is no denying the terrible trigger. Once one uses a bolt with a good trigger these are next to impossible to consistently shoot well. I have shot MOA groups with them but it was all to easy for groups to open up with a less than perfect squeeze.
 
The worst part of the 760 7600 series is the trigger. They aren't sks level, but generally worse than bolt action hunting rifles. However, guntech on this forum does trigger jobs on them for a reasonable cost. . Just send the trigger group etc. They are generally regarded as very accurate fast shooting hunting guns that cycle as fast as a semi auto without any jamming issues.
If you get a good one and most are, there is no better hunting rifle for the bush. My 20 inch, 308 7600 is my first choice every year for deer hunting.
 
I HAVE HAD BOTH the pump and the auto and thy work just fine for me and have filled my freezer with both deer and bear ,,now I am looking for a model 4 and 6 in 270 or 243 ,,,.sweet gun you got get out and hunt with her keep your uncles dream alive ,,Dutch
 
LarryG said:
The worst part of the 760 7600 series is the trigger. They aren't sks level, but generally worse than bolt action hunting rifles. However, guntech on this forum does trigger jobs on them for a reasonable cost. . Just send the trigger group etc. They are generally regarded as very accurate fast shooting hunting guns that cycle as fast as a semi auto without any jamming issues.
If you get a good one and most are, there is no better hunting rifle for the bush. My 20 inch, 308 7600 is my first choice every year for deer hunting.
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No pump gun will cycle as fast as gas operated.
 
Mine is a 1954 vintage 270 my dad gave me 30 years ago.

With hand loads it groups an inch @ 100 yards.

I couldn't begin to try and count the number of animals we've shot with it.

I'll never part with it and it will be passed on to my son.
 
Great deer rifles, I used a 760 in .270 many years. I prefer them to the 740 and 7400 any day of the week but everybody wants a semi auto so they can miss faster. I still have a 7615 which is a great truck gun.
 
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