Remington 7600
 

I was at Walmart today and saw this Remington 7600 pump action 30-06 on their display. I took it out and looked it over real good and really liked what I saw. I have never owned a pump action rifle before nor have i shot one, I only have bolt actions. Does anyone have any idea on if there good guns and how do they perform. I understand that there not new to the market and that they have been around for a long time, but there new to me and was very interested in this firearm. Anyone with info.??? I'm all ears and would love to hear from you..
Thanks Again.

RE: Remington 7600
 

Excellent weapon.

Not as reliable as a bolt action, but way more reliable than a semi-auto. I've never heard many problems with them. I've never owned one, but have shot one many times. Only problem I had with it, was that my mind wanted to believe it was a shotgun, and therefore I caught myself standing like I was shooting a shotgun. Probably just me though, I'm sure that's easily correctable if it even is a common problem.

RE: Remington 7600
 

Good feel, good accuracy, good gun!

RE: Remington 7600
 

I have a 7600 in 270. I have had it for 15 years. I have taken several deer and even more woodchucks with this rifle. Plently of accuracy at 300 yards. The only complaint that i have is the curved buttstock and the lack of a recoil pad. A few years ago I wanted to add a recoil pad, but i had to square the stock first. I did not feel comfortable modifying my rifle like this so i did not adda recoil pad. I am going to sell mine after deer season.

RE: Remington 7600
 

Good, dependabls and accurate. That pretty well describes the 7600.

RE: Remington 7600
 

I have one in .280 and I love it it's a great gun. I've also had the semi-auto version and it was a piece of crap.

RE: Remington 7600
 

Somewhat loose forearm, and a tad rattely... was my impression of one. Working the action is pretty loud, louder than a lever or bolt - I think this matters, sometimes, when deer hunting. Odd place for front swivel. Other than that... I'd buy one, if it were a good enough deal. Is Walmart giving it a fire-sale price?

RE: Remington 7600
 

their selling it for 525.88 I found that to be not bad... unless someone knows something I don't. it's MSRP.. is $639.00

RE: Remington 7600
 

525 is high

RE: Remington 7600
 

I used to have one. Very pretty gun and was a decent shooter. My only complaint was it was the hardest kicking gun I have ever shot! Mine was in 30-06 as well. I also had a savage 110E in 30-06 and it was much better with recoil.

To be honest the savage was about half the price and shot better, it just wasn't as pretty.

Paul

RE: Remington 7600
 

I have one in .35 whelen and it shoots well enough. The only problem I have seen with one was really operator error. My cousin had one in 30/06 and he didn't have any shells so borrowed some frome my brother. The shells were reloads first fired in my brothers bolt action. They were tight in the action of the cousins pump and it would not close up on them. Of course he discovered this while a white-tail buck was walking peacefully accross a hill side 125 yards form us.

Robin down under

RE: Remington 7600
 

NY ARCHER

Check out the 7600 special run's @ Grice Gun Shop: 35 Whelen, 30-06, 7mm-08, 300 Savage:http://www.gricewholesale.com/specials_7600.php

I got one of the 7mm-08's shipping tomorrow. Should have it in time to hunt with it this weekend.

firstshot
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RE: Remington 7600
 

I have never had a Remington pump rifle but would choose one way before I would choose another of there semi-jam-amatics.

RE: Remington 7600
 

How long did you own a 740/7400? How often did it jam on you? Was it properly maintained/cleaned? Fill us in on your personal experience...

IMHO, a 7600 @ $500+ isn't a very good value, compared to what is avail for that kind of money.

RE: Remington 7600
 

I haveModel 742 semi auto 30.06 always good maintenance IT HAS NEVER JAMMED.Some people try to shoot screwed up power tips if you do this expect a jam.One shot one kill from 8 feet to 400 yards.180GR PSP Corelok.

RE: Remington 7600
 

$525 is the going rate for new 7600s here in northern Maine. Great gun that oftentimes gets little respect. I'd guess that detemining if it is a good value is based solely on you. My 7600s have shot better out of the box than any 700 I have owned.

However another option is the used market is you really have your heart set on one. Our local shops usually have minty 7600s in a variety of calibers for $300-$350 which I believe is a very good value.

RE: Remington 7600
 

NY Archer,
Search for a Browning Pump Rifle (BPR). Browning quit making them about 7 or 8 years ago from what I remember. Same lines, shape and size as their BAR. The 7600 can not compare in terms of fit and finish. BPR's may still be found new if you look long and hard. Check the gun shows and compare side by side BPR vs. 7600.
I sold my 7600 '06 carbine after shooting a couple of deer, just could not stand the trigger. Final straw was when I could not reverse the safety for left-hand operation, as I did on my BAR.
Another option is the Browning BAR, beautiful gun. I Own one in 300wm and have never had a bit of a problem with it. Accurate, reliable, a true piece of art. Just my 2 cents worth...