The 760/7600 Club

[Doug]

Indeed, but only two in the safe now.

I wish I had kept both 223s.

I honestly do not know how many have been through my hands, but it's a fair number. And I no longer recall which chamberings I did have, but it seems I did have a couple of the oddballs. No .222R for sure, but I had one Frankencornhusker in a highly unusual chambering, after market for sure, with a muzzle brake or maybe flash eliminator on it. Was it a 6.5 x 55??? Maybe somebody reading this thread will chime in on that one.

Doug

 

[rascal1]

This thread sucks without pics..

 

[buckbrush]

How many model 6’s were made?

 

[SuperCub]

This thread sucks without pics..

 

[Royzo]

I honestly do not know how many have been through my hands, but it's a fair number. And I no longer recall which chamberings I did have, but it seems I did have a couple of the oddballs. No .222R for sure, but I had one Frankencornhusker in a highly unusual chambering, after market for sure, with a muzzle brake or maybe flash eliminator on it. Was it a 6.5 x 55??? Maybe somebody reading this thread will chime in on that one.

Doug

I remember that. A few years back there was a 760 that someone had rebarrelled to 6.5 x 55.
Can’t remember who did the work, but somewhere along the way you ended up with it.
I tried to buy it but was a little late to the party.

 

[rascal1]

Here we go, nice corn cob there!!

 

[Doug]

I remember that. A few years back there was a 760 that someone had rebarrelled to 6.5 x 55.
Can’t remember who did the work, but somewhere along the way you ended up with it.
I tried to buy it but was a little late to the party.

Thanks! Maybe I am not as senile as I thought...............

Maybe Willy Tincup?

Doug

 

[450yukon]

How many model 6’s were made?

36,236 Model 6's made from 1981-88 with just over 50% in 30-06
29% in 270
10.3% in 243
7.6% in 308
2.9% in 6mm. The rare one, other than the 3 engraved unknown calibers

 

[450yukon]

Pics? Super cub can probably relate to the rise of Remington’s .35’s. The 760&141 are unfired since factory and the 14 is probably refinished but that’s the way I got it from Gobel’s 25yrs ago.
.35 Whelan/1996
.35 760/1979
.35 141/1950
.35 14/1929

 

[buckbrush]

36,236 Model 6's made from 1981-88 with just over 50% in 30-06
29% in 270
10.3% in 243
7.6% in 308
2.9% in 6mm. The rare one, other than the 3 engraved unknown calibers

Thanks for the info.

 

[450yukon]

760/ Model 6
Both in .308, the 760 /1975 and the Model 6 was made Feb/81 the first yr of production. 308 was discontinued in 85’ with appx 2753 produced.



Model 6 came with a montecarlo cheek piece stock of select walnut, a slimmer pistol grip with a shaped and engraved cap. For end was flared with cut checkering rather than pressed. Also appears that a higher polished bluing was used and finally a caliber cartouche was put in the bottom of the receiver, reminiscent of the Model 14.

 

[SuperCub]

Pics? Super cub can probably relate to the rise of Remington’s .35’s. The 760&141 are unfired since factory and the 14 is probably refinished but that’s the way I got it from Gobel’s 25yrs ago.
.35 Whelan/1996
.35 760/1979
.35 141/1950
.35 14/1929
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That 2nd gen 760 in 35Rem is a very nice rifle. I had one about 20yrs ago and sold it thinking I need something bigger. DUMB!

 

[bush1]

It appears that the Remington brand has been resurrected by a new company RemArms LLC and the 7600 is now available in the US. I’ve not seen any in Canada and have been trying to source the Canadian distributor for Remington. Gravel was the distributor before but nothing on their website. I’ll just have to do some more scratching around.

https://www.remarms.com/rifles/pump-action/model-7600/model-7600

 

[metis hunter]

Picked up a model six a few weeks ago was just advertised as 30-06 pump..... plan was to cut it down 18 1/2 inch and a peep sight but after getting it home the blueing is very nice, with a little wear around mag from being carried its in excellent shape with the montecarlo stock.... just going to tuck it away in the safe they don't make them like that anymore

 

[SuperCub]

Picked up a model six a few weeks ago was just advertised as 30-06 pump..... plan was to cut it down 18 1/2 inch and a peep sight but after getting it home the blueing is very nice, with a little wear around mag from being carried its in excellent shape with the montecarlo stock.... just going to tuck it away in the safe they don't make them like that anymore

Yup .... Kind of a shame to let bubba loose on those nice old survivors, esp when there's so many plain jane beaters around.

 

[mkrnel]

I remember that. A few years back there was a 760 that someone had rebarrelled to 6.5 x 55.
Can’t remember who did the work, but somewhere along the way you ended up with it.
I tried to buy it but was a little late to the party.

They came from Sweden, Trade-Ex at one time had 3 different secondhand ones converted to 6.5x55mm for sale on their website.

I debated buying one of them but they sold before I made my move. They also had a bunch of 760 and 7600 barrels (mostly in .30-06) for sale as well.

Seems the Swedes liked those Remington pump rifles. Trade-Ex also brought in a few used Winchester 88's and the odd Model 100 from Sweden as well.

 

[Max-4]

Hey guys, I have been following this thread for years. I need some help from the 760/7600 club. I have come across an immaculate 1988 manufacture Remington 7600 in 30-06 Springfield.

I want a big game rifle for the woods of central Ontario to hunt moose, deer and black bear. Most of the woods that I hunt is dense bush where shots are rarely over 100 yards. I was thinking about putting on a Williams receiver peep site and calling it good with no scope.

Now I have always owned either a bolt action rifle in .308 or 30-06 or some form of a lever like a BLR in .308 or a Win/Marlin in 30-30. This is my first experience with a pump action rifle, I don't own a pump action shotgun anymore but did have a 870 Wingmaster in the past so I'm very familiar with the operation.

I need your help in assuring me that it is a good if not great big game rifle for the woods of Ontario. This rifle is absolutely immaculate and has never fired a single shot, I know the history of the rifle. I don't think I will ever see one again of this vintage in this kind of condition and I have a feeling if I do sell it I will regret it in 5-10 years. Please talk me in to loving this rifle and making it my primary meat getter, here she is...

 

[Doug]

Hey guys, I have been following this thread for the better part of 10 years. I need some help from the 760/7600 club. I have come across an immaculate 1988 manufacture Remington 7600 in 30-06 Springfield.

I want a big game rifle for the woods of central Ontario to hunt moose, deer and black bear. Most of the woods that I hunt is dense bush where shots are rarely over 100 yards. I was thinking about putting on a Williams receiver peep site and calling it good with no scope.

Now I have always owned either a bolt action rifle in .308 or 30-06 or some form of a lever like a BLR in .308 or a Win/Marlin in 30-30. This is my first experience with a pump action rifle, I don't own a pump action shotgun anymore but did have a 870 Wingmaster in the past so I'm very familiar with the operation.

I need your help in assuring me that it is a good if not great big game rifle for the woods of Ontario. This rifle is absolutely immaculate and has never fired a single shot, I know the history of the rifle. I don't think I will ever see one again of this vintage in this kind of condition and I have a feeling if I do sell it I will regret it in 5-10 years. Please talk me in to loving this rifle and making it my primary meat getter, here she is...

Well, you will never regret buying it, even as an investment.

But if you hunt heavy bush, you are absolutely going to scratch that gun up, no matter how much you try to baby it. Trust me on this - I have hunted Ontario's bush country for over fifty years,,,,,,,,,,,,

You already know that .30-06 is a fine choice for deer, bear and moose, and the 7600s are plenty accurate for hundred yard shots, especially with a receiver sight.

BUT it may happen to you, as it has happened to me and lots of other "MATURE" hunters, at a certain point your eyes will want to have a scope, especially for low-light conditions. Like the last five minutes of legal light when those critters often come out to play. Just sayin'

Doug

 

[Max-4]

Well, you will never regret buying it, even as an investment.

But if you hunt heavy bush, you are absolutely going to scratch that gun up, no matter how much you try to baby it. Trust me on this - I have hunted Ontario's bush country for over fifty years,,,,,,,,,,,,

You already know that .30-06 is a fine choice for deer, bear and moose, and the 7600s are plenty accurate for hundred yard shots, especially with a receiver sight.

BUT it may happen to you, as it has happened to me and lots of other "MATURE" hunters, at a certain point your eyes will want to have a scope, especially for low-light conditions. Like the last five minutes of legal light when those critters often come out to play. Just sayin'

Doug

Yeah, for some reason I am totally fine with my rifle getting scratched and marked up as long as I am the one to do it. If I can start with a fresh slate and it gets banged up by me hunting for meat I'm fine with that. It's nice to get a rifle of this vintage in such immaculate shape, knowing I can start my hunting career with it.

 

[Doug]

Yeah, for some reason I am totally fine with my rifle getting scratched and marked up as long as I am the one to do it. If I can start with a fresh slate and it gets banged up by me hunting for meat I'm fine with that. It's nice to get a rifle of this vintage in such immaculate shape, knowing I can start my hunting career with it.

If you are just starting your hunting career as you say, then the best advice I can offer is to practice with that rig, as much as you possibly can. Go for armed strolls in the woods, and take shots at stumps/etc at varied distances, with some snap shots and some longer timed shots. Make sure it is legal to be in the woods with a loaded rifle in your area at that time, of course! And spend lots of time at the range, not just shooting off a rest but replicating your possible and probable shooting scenarios where you will be hunting. Practice makes perfect, as they say.

Doug