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IIRC, Layne Simpson wrote a good article on the 760/7600s in either Shooting Times or Rifle/Handloader that might be worth looking into.
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I have a Model 6 in .243 which needed a trigger job and it is now the most accurate rifle in the safe. I never would have believed it until I shot it myself.
I like to do my hunting BEFORE I pull the trigger!
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Interesting topic and, for me, very timely. Saw nephew yesterday and he showede me the rifle he planned to bring elk hunting this year (his first such hunt). it is a Rem 762 in .30-06 with a Simmons 3-9x scope mounted in see-through rings.
I told him it would be more than adequate provided he could shoot it well. Since he has never shot it over 150 yards neither of us were sure what to expect at longer ranges. If it shoots anything like those mentioned above it will take elk at any range where he should be shooting.
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Interesting topic and, for me, very timely. Saw nephew yesterday and he showede me the rifle he planned to bring elk hunting this year (his first such hunt). it is a Rem 762 in .30-06 with a Simmons 3-9x scope mounted in see-through rings.
I told him it would be more than adequate provided he could shoot it well. Since he has never shot it over 150 yards neither of us were sure what to expect at longer ranges. If it shoots anything like those mentioned above it will take elk at any range where he should be shooting. Convince him to ditch the see thru rings
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
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I've had 760's and 7600's in '06 and .270. They were goofy accurate shooters.
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Interesting topic and, for me, very timely. Saw nephew yesterday and he showede me the rifle he planned to bring elk hunting this year (his first such hunt). it is a Rem 762 in .30-06 with a Simmons 3-9x scope mounted in see-through rings.
I told him it would be more than adequate provided he could shoot it well. Since he has never shot it over 150 yards neither of us were sure what to expect at longer ranges. If it shoots anything like those mentioned above it will take elk at any range where he should be shooting. Convince him to ditch the see thru rings Problem is if he does that he will have to remove the rear sight as well. I think that is the case even with the highest rings available. Of course he could get a different scope that doesn't have a 50mm objective lens. I'm inclined to leave well enough alone. The rifle and scope combo is something of an heirloom. If he were to change anything I'd suggest he get a new bolt rifle and smaller scope.
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everybody should own at least one 760/7600 with see-throughs. my old 270 still has them and comes right into focus when i pull it up. it goes with my leisure suit.
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everybody should own at least one 760/7600 with see-throughs. my old 270 still has them and comes right into focus when i pull it up. it goes with my leisure suit. Pretty much spot on. I remember both. I looked smooooth in that suit too.
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My 7600 35 Whelen groups consistenly under 1.5" at 100yds. A friend has an old 760 270 with the corn cob fore end that groups under an inch. I handload for the Whelen with standard RCBS dies , never had an issue.
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everybody should own at least one 760/7600 with see-throughs. my old 270 still has them and comes right into focus when i pull it up. it goes with my leisure suit. Agreed. When I was a teen my see through mounts put my Bushnell 4x on my 760 30-06 right where I needed it and those 150 Core-Lokts often found their mark. Those were good days and I'll always miss them.
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I just checked the zero on mine today, getting ready for Pa. red tag season. Three shots all touching. 180 gr. round nose core lokt 308 Winchester. The group could have been covered by a dime.
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I just checked the zero on mine today, getting ready for Pa. red tag season. Three shots all touching. 180 gr. round nose core lokt 308 Winchester. The group could have been covered by a dime. What the hell is Pa red tag season?
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
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Interesting topic and, for me, very timely. Saw nephew yesterday and he showede me the rifle he planned to bring elk hunting this year (his first such hunt). it is a Rem 762 in .30-06 with a Simmons 3-9x scope mounted in see-through rings.
Per chance, is your nephew from WI?  When I was in college I worked at an archery/gun shop. Each year I'd show at least a dozen guys how I could twist/move the scope atop of their rifle when scope resided in "see-trus". Once in awhile it'd register with them but most times not. 
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I just checked the zero on mine today, getting ready for Pa. red tag season. Three shots all touching. 180 gr. round nose core lokt 308 Winchester. The group could have been covered by a dime. What the hell is Pa red tag season? Crop damage tags. But I thought you could use them year round?
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I had a Sportsman 76in .30-06 that would group winchester factory 180s plain jane ammo into an inch for three shots. Good enuff for 50 yd woods gun, never shot anything else in it. Gun rattled like a mason jar half full of pebbles but it shot.
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I just checked the zero on mine today, getting ready for Pa. red tag season. Three shots all touching. 180 gr. round nose core lokt 308 Winchester. The group could have been covered by a dime. What the hell is Pa red tag season? Crop damage tags. But I thought you could use them year round? It comes in February 1st and goes out May 16th.
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The game commission is doing their level best to destroy Pa.'s deer herd!!
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Here is best group with my Rem 7600 35 Whelen ![[Linked Image]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/kkalaska/Mobile%20Uploads/20160127_134250_resized_zpswmpxjhok.jpg) I have a Rem 760 in 06 and it is very accurate with about any load. From original Barnes 250 gr to 165 gr. loads.
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I just checked the zero on mine today, getting ready for Pa. red tag season. Three shots all touching. 180 gr. round nose core lokt 308 Winchester. The group could have been covered by a dime. What the hell is Pa red tag season? Crop damage tags. But I thought you could use them year round? You can, but we've always referred to them as post it note tags
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The game commission is doing their level best to destroy Pa.'s deer herd!! Well, the red tags at least control the population where the problem is and not on SGL or State forest.
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