I got one back in the mid 60s and still have it, it's also a .308 Win. I still use it deer hunting, but have taken deer and elk with it, all under 150 yards. I've always liked how handy it is. They did have a recall on the trigger/safety many years ago (late 60's, early 70's?). One way to tell is to look at the trigger, if it is/was gold colored it hasn't had the recall performed. I believe you can also go to the Remington web site and the recall checked by serial number.

I've alwaysreloaded for mine and it does well with 165 grain rounds. I've used a scope on it in the past but currently have a Williams receiver sight on it.

Other rifles have come and gone, but the 600 has alway been in my closet.

Dave