Just a couple of more more thoughts on the 760/7600's.

I'm naturally right-handed BUT left eye dominant therefore I shoot left handed. Shooting a pump from the left side allows me to work the action with my 'good' hand.

I've never switched the safety on any of my pumps--including a number of 870's. I simply use my left thumb to nudge it over--most always while bringing the gun to my shoulder.

Handloading will almost always improve accuracy but I've found green/yellow box ammo to be almost as good. In fact, I have a Whelen that shoots Federal TBBC 225gr as well as any of my handloads.

If the forearm rattles, the screw at the tip needs to be tightened. Never had an issue with any magazines on well over a dozen 760/7600's. Never had one jam either.

Oh, and I'm taking one of my 7600's to elk camp in three weeks. Laugh all ya want! I know what works for me. If I don't get an elk, it won't be because of what I'm carrying! grin


'Tis far better to walk alone than to follow a crowd going the wrong way.