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Remington 760 in 6mm #10520462 10/04/15
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK OP Campfire Regular
OP RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	There's been a few posts on Remington pumps lately, so I thought I'd add this one to the mix. I've had it in the safe for awhile...a minty Rem 760 in 6mm Rem. While there's lots of .243 760s out there, a nice 760 from the '70's in 6mm is a rare bird. Since I'm a lefty and always liked Remington pumps, buying this was a no-brainer. Now that I'm off active duty (retired finally), I have the time to shoot as well as run errands for the ball-and-chain. I was looking for a factory load that would be a good TX deer-slayer. After lots of testing, I found that the regular, blue-box Federal 100 grain soft-points shot superbly. What's also nice is that this load is AVAILABLE. Most everything else is hard to find or discontinued in 6mm. I used my Cabela's points and stocked up on 200 rounds of this load; along with the rebate from Federal, I'm actually ahead. 200 rounds should last me the rest of my shooting days. It'll make a nice pig and deer rifle from a stand. Bob I had a mint, unused 25 year-old Leupold 3-9x Vari-X II that I mounted, with Leupold rings and base. It's low over the bore and looks pretty good. Notice the lack of wear on the action bars. That'll change. Close up of the Leupold mount. A great all-steel mount for the 6mm. Looks good and mounts low. 5 shots, Fed blue box 100 grainers. I bought a bunch, but it's still available in most large shops. The trigger on this Remington is pretty good for a pump, too...4 lbs, no creep, with a nice roll-off. Not a 1 lb Jewel trigger, but OK for a hunting rifle. Total retro...shiny finish, white spacers, skip-line impressed checkering. I like it, though. A lefty's dream. Last edited by RGK; 10/04/15.

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Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10520524 10/04/15
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PaleRider Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,483	Nice 760 RGK :), I always liked a good 6mm Rem., and you sure don't see many in a 760

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10520544 10/04/15
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,839 Craigmont, Idaho M mart Campfire Tracker
mart Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,839 Craigmont, Idaho	Back in the 90's I worked for a large gun shop that carried a good inventory of used firearms. Once a week I'd make a trip to the range to function check any guns that had come in during the week to make sure there was no problems with them before we put them out for sale. I checked a quite a few 760's during that time and never found one that didn't shoot well. Some extremely well. That is one nice 760 and in the best of the 24 calibers. Best of luck with it. Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10520604 10/04/15
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,739 Maryland woodson Campfire Tracker
woodson Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,739 Maryland	I had a 243 version and I believe brownells sells a replacement spring for the trigger assembly that does good things. Super easy swap out and very inexpensive upgrade. Just a thought. Also nice rifle dude. We do large scale deer drives as a club and a pump is a nice driving gun. Running shots are fun with em too.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10520628 10/04/15
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,978 J Jericho Campfire Outfitter
Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,978	Very nice 6MM sir! I picked up a 5 diamond 308 awhile back that I havent shot yet.

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Re: Remington 760 in 6mm Jericho #10521072 10/04/15
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OP RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	Originally Posted by Jericho Very nice 6MM sir! I picked up a 5 diamond 308 awhile back that I havent shot yet. Thanks! A minty 5-diamond in .30-06 is on my wish list. Bob Last edited by RGK; 10/04/15.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521212 10/04/15
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,958 The Heart of Dixie H Hook Campfire Regular
Hook Campfire Regular H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,958 The Heart of Dixie	RGK, many years ago I vaguely remember reading a story about a USA rifle team being invited to compete with a rifle team (or teams) over in Europe. One of the events was running boar shooting. Remington supposedly supplied the team with 760s in 6mm Rem to use in that event. Supposedly, the USA team won the event even though it was something new to them. Now, my memory could be totally failing me here. Heck, I might have even dreamed it up, but the story dang shore sounds good, don't it! If anyone else remembers anything like this, please speak up and tell me I don't have early onset Sometimers Disease. By the way, dang nice rifle, Sir! Never had a 760 that wasn't a shooter.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521226 10/04/15
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gitem_12 Campfire Ranger G Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,098	I wouldn't be without a pump rifle, even it were just for tradition reasons here in Pa The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm Hook #10521384 10/04/15
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OP RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	Originally Posted by Hook RGK, many years ago I vaguely remember reading a story about a USA rifle team being invited to compete with a rifle team (or teams) over in Europe. One of the events was running boar shooting. Remington supposedly supplied the team with 760s in 6mm Rem to use in that event. Supposedly, the USA team won the event even though it was something new to them. Now, my memory could be totally failing me here. Heck, I might have even dreamed it up, but the story dang shore sounds good, don't it! If anyone else remembers anything like this, please speak up and tell me I don't have early onset Sometimers Disease. By the way, dang nice rifle, Sir! Never had a 760 that wasn't a shooter. You are totally correct. The US Team won the World Cup in Oslo, Norway in running deer (1960 or '61) using Remington 760 rifles. I remember seeing them in storage in the AMU arms room at FT Benning, GA. Don't remember the caliber, though. Bob Last edited by RGK; 10/04/15.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521400 10/04/15
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,090 Rockford, MI	Thats awesome. Darn fine shootin with factory fodder It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

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Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521444 10/04/15
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444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama	Its not $4000 custom but to me that's one of the prettiest setups I've seen on the fire. Congrats RGK

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521450 10/04/15
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Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,913	Great looking rifle When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521584 10/04/15
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,164 TX	Every Remington I've owned in 6mm has been a very accurate shooter. Never owned a Remington pump rifle, but I'd sure as hell buy that one in a heartbeat. Sweet looking rig! "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10521610 10/04/15
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,917 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter
moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,917 PA	Beautiful rifle. Me ex BIL used to hunt with a 760 6mm Rem. He even killed a PA Bear with it and he would insist on using 85 grainers. One day he blew a nice hole through his hand by pulling it into his treestand loaded. He never stopped pulling that gun into his stand loaded though. Stupid is as stupid does.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm moosemike #10521886 10/04/15
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 12,664 West Virginia D Dave_in_WV Campfire Outfitter
Dave_in_WV Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 12,664 West Virginia	Nice rifle and a great hunting rifle. The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass There's battle lines being drawn Nobody's right if everybody's wrong

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10522318 10/04/15
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Very cool gun! Camp is where you make it.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10522708 10/04/15
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK OP Campfire Regular
OP RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	Here's my other pump; a Remington 7600 in .30-06. Scope is a Weaver commemorative steel-tube 4X. It's also mounted in Leupold steel rings and a Leupold one-piece base. Great combo; love the scope. Bob Last edited by RGK; 10/04/15.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10523032 10/04/15
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by RGK There's been a few posts on Remington pumps lately, so I thought I'd add this one to the mix. I've had it in the safe for awhile...a minty Rem 760 in 6mm Rem. While there's lots of .243 760s out there, a nice 760 from the '70's in 6mm is a rare bird. Since I'm a lefty and always liked Remington pumps, buying this was a no-brainer. Now that I'm off active duty (retired finally), I have the time to shoot as well as run errands for the ball-and-chain. I was looking for a factory load that would be a good TX deer-slayer. After lots of testing, I found that the regular, blue-box Federal 100 grain soft-points shot superbly. What's also nice is that this load is AVAILABLE. Most everything else is hard to find or discontinued in 6mm. I used my Cabela's points and stocked up on 200 rounds of this load; along with the rebate from Federal, I'm actually ahead. 200 rounds should last me the rest of my shooting days. It'll make a nice pig and deer rifle from a stand. Bob I had a mint, unused 25 year-old Leupold 3-9x Vari-X II that I mounted, with Leupold rings and base. It's low over the bore and looks pretty good. Notice the lack of wear on the action bars. That'll change. Close up of the Leupold mount. A great all-steel mount for the 6mm. Looks good and mounts low. 5 shots, Fed blue box 100 grainers. I bought a bunch, but it's still available in most large shops. The trigger on this Remington is pretty good for a pump, too...4 lbs, no creep, with a nice roll-off. Not a 1 lb Jewel trigger, but OK for a hunting rifle. Total retro...shiny finish, white spacers, skip-line impressed checkering. I like it, though. A lefty's dream. That sure is a lefty's dream. I was packing mine around the woods for the last 2 days. Your 6mm rem is very nice. Thanks for sharing... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10523122 10/04/15
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TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166	Shot my first two bucks as a little tyke with an ancient 760 stamped .244. It was my Great Grandad's gun he loaned me every fall. I used the same blue box 6mm load on both of those deer.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm TheKid #10523176 10/04/15
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 291 Youngstown area east OH S strut64 Campfire Member
strut64 Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 291 Youngstown area east OH	Being a resident of PA I have always liked pumps.. Around here they are known as Menonite machine guns!!

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm strut64 #10523434 10/04/15
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hillbillybear Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 27,692 Western NC	Nice rifle. Love the 6MM Member: Clan of the Turdlike People. Courage is Fear that has said its Prayers �If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.� Ronald Reagan.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10523646 10/04/15
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC W whitebread Campfire Regular
whitebread Campfire Regular W Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC	I have been tossing around a 760/7600 to match my 750, but have been wondering, where are the sling studs on these rifles?

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm whitebread #10523676 10/04/15
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Originally Posted by whitebread I have been tossing around a 760/7600 to match my 750, but have been wondering, where are the sling studs on these rifles? They are wherever you put them. Uncle Mikes sells a package of them for the 760/7600 you install your self. If you know how to use a drill and a screwdriver, it takes about 10 minutes. Last edited by tzone; 10/04/15. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10523972 10/04/15
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Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,739 West of the Blue Ridge	I always check the used rack for nice pumps. Unfortunately, almost all I see have been rode hard and put away wet. Very nice rifle. I'm jealous. Brace yourself, though. It won't be long before some azz comes on here and tells you that windage adjustable mount won't work! Last edited by Pappy348; 10/04/15. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm Pappy348 #10524098 10/05/15
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 12,664 West Virginia D Dave_in_WV Campfire Outfitter
Dave_in_WV Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 12,664 West Virginia	Originally Posted by Pappy348 Brace yourself, though. It won't be long before some azz comes on here and tells you that windage adjustable mount won't work! They work. I never trusted them. Each to their own. Hunt safe, hunt hard. Dave The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass There's battle lines being drawn Nobody's right if everybody's wrong

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10526598 10/05/15
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,668 Ka., USA O Oheremicus Campfire Regular
Oheremicus Campfire Regular O Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,668 Ka., USA	They are an under appreciated rifle. The iron sighted '06' I had would put three into 2 inches at 200 yds. I'm currently playing with an older model in .257 Bob. Again, iron sights. After trying several loads, none went over three inches for four rounds at 100, and some were in the 1.5 MOA range. One of the reasons why the Benoits have used them for many years is because they work under tough conditions, unlike the Remington 740/742's. E

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10526684 10/05/15
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rem141r Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408	i've owned multiple calibers of every rem pump over the years. all have been shooters even with their typical stiff triggers. i found a factory 7600 carbine in 35 whelen a few years ago and splurged on a match trigger for it. it is literally a one-holer. My diploma is a DD214

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #10526698 10/05/15
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Postoak_cowboy Campfire Greenhorn P Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 45 Centeral Texas	Nice rifle! The 760 are greatly under appreciated and are accurate. Had an old 760 marked 244. With 80 gr bullets it would make nickel and dime size groups. Killed several deer, hogs and coyotes with it. Made several good memories with the old rifle. Thanks for the post and pictures.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #12777549 04/07/18
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Rooster7 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,650 Minnesota	I just bought a 760 in 6mm today from the widow of a family friend. Can't wait to try it out. Last edited by Rooster7; 04/07/18. The deer hunter does not notice the mountains "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #12778651 04/07/18
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 75 S stiab Campfire Greenhorn
stiab Campfire Greenhorn S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 75	Originally Posted by RGK ...While there's lots of .243 760s out there... Not so. There are lots of .30-06 and .270, a nice .243 will bring over $1K at PA auctions. A 6mm a few hundred more than that.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm Rooster7 #12778953 04/07/18
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Originally Posted by Rooster7 I just bought a 760 in 6mm today from the widow of a family friend. Can't wait to try it out. Damn fine lookingrifle there Rooster. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm tzone #12779188 04/08/18
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Rooster7 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,650 Minnesota	Thanks Tom. And also, thanks for the knowledge on these rifles. I've since been doing some research and I think I've scored somewhat of a gem, thanks to you. The deer hunter does not notice the mountains "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #12779577 04/08/18
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	You got a real gem man. But get that scope off of there. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm tzone #12779586 04/08/18
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Rooster7 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,650 Minnesota	Originally Posted by tzone You got a real gem man. But get that scope off of there. Post haste! lol The deer hunter does not notice the mountains "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm RGK #12779647 04/08/18
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horse1 Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,515 In the vicinity of dandihood	My uncle has been shooting a 760/6mm since at least the late 70's. ~4-5yrs ago the scope crapped out on him. I usually have a spare 3-9x40 Vari-X II Leupold so mounted it for him. Same blue box 100's that the OP mentioned worked for him, work exceptionally well in my uncle's rifle too. Right at 2" 200yd 3-shot groups. I was very surprised at the accuracy. I sold an awful lot of 7600's, 6's, and 760's during my college gun-shop employment but I'd never really spent any time shooting one. I was sort of expecting the rifle to be one of those that you sort of have to guess about POI because the groups are horrible and it's difficult to know what adjustments to make. I couldn't have been more wrong. From initial bore-sight it took 3 shots to get POA/POI lined up where I thought I wanted it. Moved to the 200yds target and had a dead-on POA/POI. Confirmed w/2 more 3-shot groups over the course of the afternoon between shooting other things and called it good. I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.

Re: Remington 760 in 6mm horse1 #12779793 04/08/18
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stiab Campfire Greenhorn S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 75	Originally Posted by horse1 .. I was sort of expecting the rifle to be one of those that you sort of have to guess about POI because the groups are horrible and it's difficult to know what adjustments to make. I couldn't have been more wrong. ... One reason is because they have free floating barrels. They are known for accuracy among the folks that use them. That's why in .308 they were the very first sniper rifles chosen by the FBI. Last edited by stiab; 04/08/18.

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