The 760/7600 Club
- Thread starter blargon
- Start date
I recall that excellent takedown tutorial thread you created.....
stickhunter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Victoria, B.C.
Well, it's my turn to join. I used to own a 760 in 308 Win, but I sold it on a whim as I'm just more used to lever actions. I decided this year to try the pump action again (and stick with it), so here's my new acquisition --- a Remington 7600 Weathermaster in 30-06 --- in like new condition. My only quibble with it is the plastic trigger guard and the monte carlo comb that makes me squish my cheek into the stock in order to line up the sights. Other than that, the action is smooth and the satin nickel finish looks great and should work well in the rainforests of Vancouver Island. Now the next decision is which of my spare scopes to put on it... the Bushnell 3200 2-7x32 or Leupold FXII 4x33?
Well, it's my turn to join. I used to own a 760 in 308 Win, but I sold it on a whim as I'm just more used to lever actions. I decided this year to try the pump action again (and stick with it), so here's my new acquisition --- a Remington 7600 Weathermaster in 30-06 --- in like new condition. My only quibble with it is the plastic trigger guard and the monte carlo comb that makes me squish my cheek into the stock in order to line up the sights. Other than that, the action is smooth and the satin nickel finish looks great and should work well in the rainforests of Vancouver Island. Now the next decision is which of my spare scopes to put on it... the Bushnell 3200 2-7x32 or Leupold FXII 4x33?
Congrats on the new rifle, I would put a VXII 1-4x20 on it and be done with it. I have one on my 7600 carbine and it works great. Great for close up work and good enough for those longer shots. BTW that should be close to a MOA rifle too. Sorry I just noticed you are using one of your spare scopes, if that's the case a 3200 2-7 would work well to.
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leadchucker62
CGN Regular
- Location
- southwestern ontario
760 club
good day all:
i have a first year production 760 in .35 rem
it is an unmolested 1952 that doesnt rattle,and shoots to moa.
its my go to gun for moose and black bear at our northern ontario hunt camp.
Z
good day all:
i have a first year production 760 in .35 rem
it is an unmolested 1952 that doesnt rattle,and shoots to moa.
its my go to gun for moose and black bear at our northern ontario hunt camp.
Z
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
I'll be in a in a few years. My dad has a 7600 in 3006 I'll inherit. I may carry it next fall just for the hell of it.
stickhunter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Victoria, B.C.
Congrats on the new rifle, I would put a VXII 1-4x20 on it and be done with it. I have one on my 7600 carbine and it works great. Great for close up work and good enough for those longer shots. BTW that should be close to a MOA rifle too. Sorry I just noticed you are using one of your spare scopes, if that's the case a 3200 2-7 would work well to.
Thanks Digger! I like the VXII 1-4x20 and had one on a Marlin 30-30. I noticed that a lot of members like the small scopes on the 7600 --- I can see keeping the size compact on one of the 760/7600 Carbines, but given the reputation of the 760/7600 for being quite accurate, I thought a little more magnification and a larger objective would be helpful. I'm trying to size down my rifle collection, so if I can get comfortable shooting my 7600 it might become my main medium-long range rifle (I'll still keep the levers for deep woods hunting). That is, if I can convince myself to give up my bolt actions!
I don't have a pump shotgun, so I'm still fumbling with operating the rifle consistently --- particularly the bolt release. Hopefully that'll sort itself out with more experience.
I actually test fitted a Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on the rifle last night with low Burris Zee rings and felt that I was still having to really press down on my cheek to get my eye in line, so it looks I might have to go with medium rings or try a different base/ring combo.
You only have to use the bolt release to chamber the first round....When you pull the trigger you just pump it.The rifle does all the work for you.
I have seen lot of people new to pumps thinking they have to press the bolt release every time they fire the gun. It is easy to catch on to once you know otherwise.
stickhunter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Victoria, B.C.
Thanks for the pointer! I pulled the magazine and looked at the action and I can see how dropping the hammer lowers down the bolt stop lever. I need to make up some dummy rounds to practice at home, I guess!
Either of those scopes will work fine for that rifle, but unless you are going to use see-through mounts [
], you will appreciate the monte carlo stock. The higher comb positions your head perfectly for scope use..
Pump as soon as you pull the trigger, then the action will be closed.
Capt. O, that's wonderful not wonerful, where are the grammar/spelling police?
I'm from Alberta....
I'm from Alberta and I LOVED mine in .243. Except for it blowing cases like a damn. Bought it brand new and it kept blowing cases apart, about a 1/4" from the case head. Brought to a 'smith to check the headspacing and he "thought" it was good and suggested I send it to Gravel for them to check.
It appears that they are replacing, so haveta wait about 8 weeks now. As far as shooting, right out of the box...it's very impressive and seems to love 75 v-max, 80 and 90 gr noslers.
We'll see about the "replacement".
I'm from Alberta and I LOVED mine in .243. Except for it blowing cases like a damn. Bought it brand new and it kept blowing cases apart, about a 1/4" from the case head. Brought to a 'smith to check the headspacing and he "thought" it was good and suggested I send it to Gravel for them to check.
It appears that they are replacing, so haveta wait about 8 weeks now. As far as shooting, right out of the box...it's very impressive and seems to love 75 v-max, 80 and 90 gr noslers.
We'll see about the "replacement".
