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The question is, leave it as 30-06 (which is a great elk cartridge) or rechamber it to 338-06, 35 Whelen or 9.3x62mm. What would be your choice for a good elk thumping pump gun??? Don't say 270 win either...

I vote 9.3

My thoughts would be Whelen. I've been eyeing a 760 at the LGS for just such a conversion. 9.3 would be interesting but I don't know enough about it & how it'd work in the trombone.

Leave it as is.

Leave it as is. 760 and 30-06 is as classic as it gets, and fine as an elk thumper.

Rebore is limited on how deep the sight screws were drilled.

270! (someone had to say it!)

ha ha...

Leave it in '06. The 760/7600 pump in .30-06 is a lefty shooter's dream. Only downside is the trigger, but that can be fixed.
Bob

I was waiting for you to respond... Mine is no where near as nice as yours, but a great platform to do a re-bore. However, I really like the good ol 06 too. Maybe I'll just have this one cerakoted midnight blue and call it a day....


The trigger was creepy, gritty and heavy when I got it but it's not as bad now after polishing and clipping the spring. Breaks right at 3.25 pounds. Don't know if I want to go any lighter than that. It's still safe and I like safe vs. going a tad too far and making it unsafe. I want to shoot the rifle as it is now and see how accurate it is. The bore is not pristine and was one of the reasons I was thinking about sending it off to JES for a re-bore. I also always thought a 9.3 pump gun would make a cool little thumper. If that happens I'll be installing a 1" pachmayr decelerator though... Thanks for the help guys...

If a new barrel is needed try out a 35 whelen. That round has always cought my attention. The 760 is very similar to a 870 which is what I carry for upland birds (no budget for fancy side by side) and I get annoyed after a few hours of holding the metal slide guids. From your posts you seem to get out and really hunt, How much does your gun weigh?

I've always wanted one of those BDL lefty 760s with the basketweave checkering. Sounds like you got the trigger weight perfect. I think you'll be surprised how well that pump shoots...the floated barrel helps. They do tend to heat up quickly though, and then start vertically stringing. If it doesn't group well, a rebore to .35 Whelen would be relatively easy.
Bob

Leave as is.
That model is developing something of a following.
I vaguely recall a thread a while back about a fella being embarrassed to take one on a guided hunt, but that is changing and they have their place.
There will be one among my hunting party this year.

I'd go 35 Whelen. That combination is like they were made for each other.

17, One of the Montana guys has a 760 rebored to .35 Whelen.. I bet he answers..

Nice rifle.. I have never owned one.. As much as I like pump shotguns, I should have one..

Another vote for the .35 Whelen..

Don't ever shoot the donor rifle A 9.3x62 be pretty sweet.

That's where I was at too. Seemed like I was always admiring them and thought I'd really enjoy one since I've always hunted birds with a pump gun (rem 870). That's one shotgun I will never part with since it is a left hand wingmaster made in the 70's and those are damn hard to find. I've shot a lot of trap with a pump gun as well and they just feel "right" to me. They are a little funky when shooting doubles though and I'm not going to deny short stroking the hull shucker a few times. Generally turned in an average of 47 out of 50 on the line though. Never enough to win the money, but always had fun out there. I've never fired a 760 pump, so we'll see how I like it after this weekend.

I really like the 9.3x62mm cartridge. My CZ 550 is one of the most accurate rifles I own. However, I'm thinking if I like this one enough and it ends up turning into a 9.3 I might let the CZ go....

Why does 1917's 760 have that step on top the action. Mine has that also but most do not. I have been trying to find info about them and can't find any? Thx, sorry for hijack.