Remington model 750/7400

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In my search for a fast shooting, short, big game gun, I think I'm settling into the remington model 750. I'm thinking about the synthetic carbine in .308.

Anyone have any stories of support or horror stories about this gun? I honestly know very little about it, other that it seems to be the shortest semi in my price range that comes in .308. (I'm partial to .308 for it's availability and range of bullet weights)

The Mini Thirty is short, fast, and looks like fun, but I'm not sure it's enough gun for moose chambered in 7.62x39 (less that 1000 ft/lbs past 100 yards).

Am I missing any other guns that would fit this mold?

I appreciate the input!
 
There are the Browning BAR Shorttrac and a Winchester Super X. I'm not sure if either comes in a carbine, and they cost more. My Dad misses his semi, so I'm going to end up shopping with him for a new one. He doesn't want another Remington, his old rifle was a 742. I have bolt actions, so I can't offer much advice here. For calibre I'd agree that 7.62x39 would only be OK for moose at shorter range. What will you hunt with it the most?
 
Remington 7600P. about as short as you can get in 308. Parkerized with GR sights. It's a pump gun, so its as fast or as slow as you need it to be. I'm assuming you are going to use it for deer too, you shouldn't really need lightning fast follow up for Moose. But the low recoil of the semi is nice too.
 
Just buy a 7600 Carbine in 30/06 and avoid all the hassles most Rem semi owners experience.

Get the trigger tuned up, add a good pad and you're done. They shoot well, handle well, take a detachable mag, are easy to scope and carry, and are dependable/reliable.


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SuperCub said:
Just buy a 7600 Carbine in 30/06 and avoid all the hassles most Rem semi owners experience.




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What Hassles do Rem Semi owners experience? I've never owned one... any jamming issues?

The 7600 pump is nice, but it's the same weight/length/price of the 750. So for the same price, I can get a gun that's available in .308, has less recoil, and has les exposed action parts to get caught on twigs and stuff.
 
The 742 and 7400 have earned the nickname "jammomatic" for a reason. Unless your a super clean freak when it comes to firearms, I'd stay away from them.

As to the 750, I dont know.

The Rem pumps are much more reliable
 
They can be very particular when it comes to ammo and lube same as most every semi out there.
As far as the 7600 goes I like them alot, they handle very similarly to the 870's I grew up shooting and as far as exposed aaction parts getting caught on twigs, as long as you pump it like a man it shouldn't be an issue.
If you do like the 750 more don't let anyone elses opinion effect you I've got friends that swear by theirs and I have to admit once they got them figured out maintnence and ammo wise they run like a top.
 
I had a 750 carbine in 35 Whelen. Great little gun, accurate and it took about 2 boxes of factory loads to "break it in" and after that no swamping issues or jamming. It actually only jammed/swamped twice during break in period. I found just keeping the chamber clean with the supplied angle brush and presto no issues. Secret is to keep clean, I am not a "clean freak" but after a range session I do clean the barrel and chamber like any other rifle I own. There was some with issues with some calibers but I personally wouldn't hesitate buying another. My uncle had a 35 Whelen 750 same as mine, now he has a .308 carbine, again no issues with it. This is my actual real life experience with this gun, not what I have read on the net. Just my opinion.

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I've heard good things about the 750 in terms of accuracy and reliability from people who have actually owned them. I'd say buy one, learn how to properly maintain it and what ammo it likes and you'll be fine.

Another option is to buy a used Browning BAR and have the barrel shortened to your liking. Even guys who venomously blast semi's with all sorts of (mostly BS) complaints generally have sense enough to admit that the Browning BAR is a good, reliable rifle, period.
 
Even guys who venomously blast semi's with all sorts of (mostly BS) complaints generally have sense enough to admit that the Browning BAR is a good, reliable rifle, period.
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The BAR is certainly much more reliable than the Remington semi autos,but I sold my BAR II in 7mm remmag after it jammed twice in cold wet weather.And yes it was properly cleaned and maintained,just as all of my guns are.The conditions were extreme with freezing rain coming down,but my bolt actions have functioned perfectly in similar conditions.
 
Any Winchester owners out there? Tell us about old ones and the new SXR. It looks a lot like Browning, whats the deal? In cold weather or freezing rain, unload and cycle the action periodically to prevent freeze up. Use dry lube.
 
I have a Remington 7400 in .308 i admit it has some issues, mainly that it will jam with anything other then remington ammo other people i know can use different brands in theirs but mine only likes remington. The only other problem i had was a bad magazine that caused jamming but the new mags are only 25 bucks so that was an easy fix. It is an accurate gun i have a leupold 3-9x40 on it, ive taken a few deer at 100 yards with it and i get some decent groupings at 300 yards. Everyone always says you have to keep it super clean i wouldn't say super clean but you should properly maintain it just like any rifle.

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I do really like the looks of the new Remington 750, do they make it in a highly polished blue? I see the satin blue model, but I think that is more of a matte type finish right?
 
I can definitly vouch for the browning BAR as four people I hunt with use them and I have yet to see one malfunction/jam.

As for the 740/750, my friend just bought one but has yet to fire it, so I can't comment on it's reliabilty.
 
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I would really like to hear from the owners of the 750's alone, I realize the 742and 7400's had their problems. If you have a 750 can you please chime in here and tell us how it has been working for you.

I am interested in the 750, Browning doesn't make a walnut and blued BAR anymore and the Benelli is $1700!!!
 
HKs sporter semi is available via Blue Line, interestingly, they seem to have mimiced the Remmy. Its an option if you like the look of it.
 
kodiakjack said:
Am I missing any other guns that would fit this mold?

I appreciate the input!
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Max-4 said:
I would really like to hear from the owners of the 750's alone, I realize the 742and 7400's had their problems. If you have a 750 can you please chime in here and tell us how it has been working for you.
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The OP asked for input that would include "any other guns that would fit this mold" thus the inclusion of other guns in the replys.

If you want to hear from 750 owners alone, the best thing to do would be to start your own thread.

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