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Here's another one that doesn't know that the O-rings can rot and go bad.

It never bothered me.

It’s not a blast that will scare you or anything. But yes, it’s dofferent than a 22” barreled rifle. It’s louder, and I guess I would say “jumpier”. Not uncomfortable tho. I think the recoil from a .308 in a 760/7600 is worse than any of the others I’ve shot.

Ohhhh! Dirty talk. Lmao. Don’t be mad because you got called for your BS.

I have a 7600 30-06 in my safe with probably over 2000 rounds through it. It’s a sportsman, birch stock cheap ass model. Unlike you...original O-ring.

Jwall and SKane have shot these more than I, and you don’t hear them squeaking about o-rings and rattled. The only ones that do that are people tha “heard” from a friend, not with actual experience. Like I said. The deer will smell your outhouse wipe job long before they hear your gun rattle.

It sure seemed alot worse to me. Instant thunder clap that left
the ears ringing. You could feel the pressure wave as if somebody slapped you over the ears with the palm of their hand.The muzzle flash at last light was pretty spectacular too.

I'll also vote 7600 carbine. Have carried my 30-06 through thickets, swamps and over mountains in all kinds of nasty weather for many years. Reliable as an anvil and great handling with a 1.5-5x Leupold on board. I have a total of six 760/7600 in the safe and never had any of them rattle or let me down.

I didn't hear it from anyone. I replaced an o-ring myself on a 760 .270. If you need to know how to do it I can explain it. Because I know from first hand experience.

I have replaced an o-ring or two but it's a SOP and due more due to anal retentiveness, just as I do on my 1100's and 11-87's.
With regards to rattling, yeah, some can rattle more than others but I handle my 7600's by holding the forearm - novel concept, eh?

And when I forget my rack-pack, I just jiggle the forearm.

They can't be worse than me shuffling a round into the chamber with a Marlin when I'm looking at a deer, or bolting one in with a Remington.

The lone 760 I have might have a little rattle, never really noticed it, never really cared. Far more concerned with defeating their nose. YMMV

While I love the lever actions and grew up reading about the 760s used by the Benoits my best luck shooting deer in thick woods still hunting and also while running dogs has been a Steyr Mannlicher Model M Professional .270 Winchester with a Leupold 6x42 with a German #4 reticle. It has worked from 10 feet to 400+ yards

Mike how can you come to that conclusion ? I have known 1 that rattled AND some here reported they had one that rattled. NEVER said they didn't.


My Dad had the FIRST 760 that I ever saw. It was @ 1960 or so, I got it from him years before he passed. It NEVER rattled.

I personally have HAD 760s since the 70s and THEN the Model Sixes (6s) when they came out.
My first Model Six is a 270 W and I got it shortly after 1981. I hunted it for years and killed LOTS of deer with it. My Son owns it now.....
still does NOT rattle.

Absolutely NONE of mine rattle and the O rings are not rotted. I know it happens. I don't know WHY but it does.
It does NOT happen to ALL of them.


Jerry

elel - you ask this ? of me and I can't answer it because I never owned a 760/7600 Carbine. Some have answered yes and others not so much. Seems to me a personal perception.

I did own, shoot, & hunt a 77 UL in 308 W which had a 20" bll. I didn't notice it being louder than others >> however I was shooting MAGNUMS as well at the time. That probably had something to do with it.

Jerry

Nice looking rifle.

elelbean,

IF I could give you advice, it would be a PUMP-RIFLE over the other 2 choices BUT not a 7600. = There are FAR TOO many "near new" Model 760 rifles/carbines available at a GOOD PRICE to settle for the 7600.


Fwiw, I collect Remington pump rifles & currently own 8 in different calibers from .243 to 9.3x62mm.
The ONLY 7600 that I have KEPT is the 'Unissued" Model 7615P police carbine in 5.56NATO, that I bought "police department surplus".
(My Darla has "adopted" it, as she says, "It's just my size." = She 60" tall, 90# & she is DEADLY ACCURATE with the little 5.56 carbine out to beyond 200M.)

Note: I looked > 2 years for a MINT 7615P. Inasmuch as I still want a 7615P, now I get to start looking for another one for my collection. = !@#$%!

yours, tex

BLR for me...pick your favorite short action cartridge. For me it was 358 Winchester for an occasional bear hunt but it has been very effective on white tails in the woods as well as bear.



Dan

I know exactly why. WD-40 rots the O-rings and back in the day a lot of guys lubed their guns with it.

Mike74,

NONE of my Model 760 rifles/carbines "rattle". = IF you have that problem with yours "Brownell's" has the DIY kit to solve it for about 10 bucks.

yours, tex

Ok, I'll go big with a Marlin

BTW - The OP, elel, has already made his decision.... so this is just personal gun gack.






I really think you are on to something right there.

I've had levers since 1972 BUT I used Rem 870s FAR more & for MANY more years --> --> the 760/7600 was a natural transition.
I haven't been able to convince lever shooters UNLESS they've been willing to give the pumps an honest trial.

I know from personal experience that the pump shotgun & pump rifle is a MORE natural reflex action... therefore quicker reaction.

***My Preference*** in levers is the Savage 99 and Browning BLR (short cartridges). I THOT I wanted a BLR in 7mm RM UNTIL I handled ONE. NOPE too long, heavy, UNbalanced to me.



Now guys this is ME and not intended AT anyone. I'm expressing MY opinions and am NOT trying to gig, agitate, or irritate anyone.
I don't have space to be occupied by 94s or 336s. I'd pick a 336 over a 94 for quality, plain and simple.


I have hunted & killed IN THICKETS with 270s, 06s, & 7 Mags. They work just as well as levers.
*** NO ONE has to agree with me.


Jerry