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C-grunt
09-04-13, 20:08
I'm currently selling a hunting rifle that I just don't care for. I'm looking for a good hunting, general purpose, truck gun.

I was offered a Rem 760 pump in 30-06. It would definitely fit the bill for what I'm looking for though I was more leaning towards a bolt or lever. I'm not too well versed on these guns. What are your opinions on them?

bjxds
09-04-13, 21:11
Well I Like the 760/7600 very much. I have shot the 760 but have the 7600, I have been shooting the pump .06 for years.

The 7600 is the newer model of the 760, can't remember the difference, I think different bolt and firing pin.

It is as accurate as many bolts, almost as fast as an auto, but in my opinion is more reliable overall and with different types of ammo. Carbine length barel, and very smooth shooting. The composite stock 7600 is not bad at all, and the extra weight of the 760 wood should tame it even more, if recoil may be an issue for you.

I don't know why, but mine does not seem to kick/bark as much as many other .06 bolts.

I really don't think you can go wrong.

NWPilgrim
09-04-13, 21:22
The Rem 760 is a great rifle. We've had one in .308 in the family for 50 years and works as good today as in 1962. The barrel is free floated and they have a reputation for good accuracy from a hunting rifle. Decades of hunting PNW rainforest, and Cascade Mtns in winter never caused a malfunction. It went through a lot of brush. Longest shot was my Dad taking a bull elk at 340 yds, one shot. It is perfect for lefties or mix-hand families like ours.

The only odd thing is the pump forearm kind of rattles but never was a problem on a hunt which in these parts is lots of stalking.

williejc
09-04-13, 21:24
I've shot several in .308 or '06 and think that they are handy rifles for woods hunting. Because they're light, they kick like hell. Scoping one reduces its handiness. Sights are the same as found on the 870 slug gun. Mag capacity is 4 rds. If I had on today and reloaded for it, I would use 110 or 125 gr bullets to reduce recoil. Let price be a deciding factor. These rifles are not highly sought after, and many are on the used market. If it ain't cheap, it may not be a good deal. Check out a used Marlin 336 30-30.

GSPKurt
09-11-13, 21:36
I like the Rem pump rifles. They are very popular in my area of Florida when running dogs on deer. Very accurate, too.

PaLEOjd
09-12-13, 16:47
The 760 is a great pump gun. I have been using one for years that was given to me by my grandfather (30-06 carbine). It kicks like a mule but gets the job done. Great hunting rifle.


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penates
09-15-13, 19:07
FWIW the buttstocks from the 20 gauge 870 will fit the 760/7600 if you need to replace any of the rifle's furniture.

NYH1
10-07-13, 23:09
I'm currently selling a hunting rifle that I just don't care for. I'm looking for a good hunting, general purpose, truck gun.

I was offered a Rem 760 pump in 30-06. It would definitely fit the bill for what I'm looking for though I was more leaning towards a bolt or lever. I'm not too well versed on these guns. What are your opinions on them?
Well, did you get it?

NYH1.

C-grunt
10-08-13, 17:25
Well, did you get it?

NYH1.

Nope. Actually ended up trading my rifle for a spotting scope. Im going to save up and get a nice Winchester M70, probably in 30-06, and then either a Marlin 336 or Winchester 94.

NYH1
10-08-13, 23:37
That's cool. I have a 7600 Carbine 30-06 with a Leupold VX-II 2-7x33mm Shotgun Scope on it. I also have a Marlin 336C 35 Rem. I have XS Ghost Ring Sights on that. Then of course my Remington 700 Classic 280 Rem. with a older Redfield Tracker 3-9x40mm Scope soon to be replaced be a new Leupold VX2 3-9x40mm Scope.

Those are my big game rifles/carbine. I've been filling the safe for my wife and son the last year. They just took their hunters safety course this past summer. It's just as fun buying guns and setting them up for them as it is for me to tell you the truth!

Good luck, NYH1.

sinister
10-09-13, 09:02
The 760 and 740 are both good options. Put a simple AR-10 muzzle brake on it and you've got a fast rifle that doesn't kick much (but might be a whole lot louder than comfortable).

A 760's pump action will be very familiar if you've shot the 870.

They are fairly light hunting rifles and are not designed for high round counts like a military weapon.

brickboy240
10-09-13, 11:48
I have seen several 760 and 7600s in our pawn shops at fairly decent prices and in 30-06, 308 and 243.

Have often considered picking one up for an extra pickup gun. The 30-06 carbine looks handy....but I wonder how bad the recoil is with the 30-06 carbine.

-brickboy240

awpk03s
10-09-13, 19:34
I won a 7600 in .308 Win this year in a raffle. It had an awful synthetic stock that I quickly swapped out for black pepper laminate stock and forearm, and I really have a soft spot for it. It shoot great with iron sights. It's just a woods gun or plinking rifle for me, but it's a lot of fun.

NYH1
10-10-13, 01:15
I have seen several 760 and 7600s in our pawn shops at fairly decent prices and in 30-06, 308 and 243.

Have often considered picking one up for an extra pickup gun. The 30-06 carbine looks handy....but I wonder how bad the recoil is with the 30-06 carbine.

-brickboy240
The recoil to me isn't that bad at all (165gr. and 180gr.). However, I grew up in "slug gun" country, using a Ithaca M37 Deerslayer 20" (Featherlight 28") 12ga. for deer hunting for the first 6 or 8 years I hunted deer. Haven't come across a "ought-six" that comes close those. Heck an "ought six" of any kind was a nice break from a slug gun.

The 7600 Carbine fits me really well so that helps a lot. Check one out. The better it fits you the more comfortable it's going to be when you shoot it and the recoil won't bother you as much.

NYH1.