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Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? thumbcocker #9208671 09/26/14
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,643 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger
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Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? SKane #9208815 09/26/14
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	Come on now... I know one guy that uses them in MN. Camp is where you make it.

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? tzone #9215334 09/29/14
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 16,000 arizona R RoninPhx Campfire Ranger
RoninPhx Campfire Ranger R Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 16,000 arizona	have to relay what i think is a funny story. few years ago had a friend riding in my truck as i was going out deer hunting. I had a 760 carbine in 30.06 in the truck. He looked at that short barrel, and asked if that was enough as it could only be good for 150yards. He really went into shock when i told him i had 220roundnose projectiles downloaded to 30.50kraig velocities about 2000fps. Basically was saying it would never be any good. the fact that the combination did a nice round hole at 100yards didn't mean anything. I find the little carbine to be perfectly aedequate for most stuff one would want to do. THE BIRTH PLACE OF GERONIMO

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RoninPhx #9217255 09/29/14
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,650 Wi, RandyR Campfire Regular
RandyR Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,650 Wi,	Anyone have any tips for customizing a 7600? For after the season of course. "Jerry is dead, Phish suck time to get a job "

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RandyR #9217278 09/29/14
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,950 zip code 59602 R Royce Campfire Tracker
Royce Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,950 zip code 59602	You can have the trigger slicked up- I often have a good recoil pad installed

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Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? safariman #9217614 09/30/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,154 Likes: 2 WI. R Redneck Campfire Kahuna
Redneck Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,154 Likes: 2 WI.	Originally Posted by safariman The model 742 thread got me to thinking about my still unfired 35 Whelen 7600 pump gun in the safe. I have long been jonesing for a 35 whelen and the fact that I can get this rifle from safe and legal on a vehicle to firin and flingin quickly was a factor in my decision since I now have completed the proper paperwork and have the bright orange placard to hunt from my truck or ATV, but not with the rifle being loaded while it is being transported on said "motorized vehicle" in this state. I have read about the exploits of the Benoit family who use these rifles religiously in pretty bad weather for many years so I thought them to be likely pretty reliable. Never fired one or owned one, probably going to shoot this one in the next couple of days, what do I need to know about it going forward? Yeah, hell must be a little cooler today, as a push feed plunger ejector spring clip extractor rifle sitting in an aftermarket synthetic stock and a cerrakoted finish has now found its way into my safe And its cartridge, with appropriate booleetz will never get anywhere near 3,000 fps! As if that were not enough, I have purchased some plain jane Hornaday cup and core 250gr slugs for it, sigh.... Early Alzheimers perhaps? What could have bedeviled me so! FWIW, I am topping it with a Burris 1.5-6 30mm tube scope. German No 4 Plex heavy reticle in Warne QD 30mm steel rings, four screws per ring set up. If I like this rifle very much, I am going to have to change my signature line! Just from a gunsmith's point of view - the 7600 is a rather durable rifle. Short, light, horrible trigger but it works and rarely does anything need fixing/replacement.. Two items - Action tube O-ring; lube it once/year with a couple drops of light machine oil. Two - dust cover; once in a while they'll crack and should be (NOT necessary, though) replaced.. Like all rifles, keep the chamber clean/polished and the O-ring lubed and you should be good to go for decades.. Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RandyR #9217704 09/30/14
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter
SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by RandyR Anyone have any tips for customizing a 7600? 1. Trigger adjusted 2. Pad added 3. Sling studs. Forend stud on bbl. 4. Cut bbl to 20" 5. Good straight tube scope in lowest mounts possible. I used a 1.5x5 Leupold in Weavers type rings.

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? SuperCub #9217711 09/30/14
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada	I fix the forend rattle by replacing o-ring with these. Lube when complete.

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? SuperCub #9217840 09/30/14
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	mjac bought a 760 BDL from my neighbor and found the rattle was caused by the action bars having too much of a gap where they ride in the receiver. He slightly spread the action bars and fixed the noise. I recommend using a barrel band sling swivel as to not put too much strain on the action bar assembly. 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: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? SKane #9218631 09/30/14
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Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022	My best friend purchased his first rifle, a 7600 in 270, when he was 16. He had his dad buy it for him and he then in turn repaid his dad. By the time he was 20 he had harvested at least 10 large bucks. Since then he has consistently killed white tail deer whenever he went out to hunt. Lately he has gone to using a compound bow only, no guns. It had gotten too easy when he used one of his rifles. There was no "sport" it for him. He still has that first rifle, a 7600 in 270. He didn't miss and the rifle never malfunctioned. He could still be hunting with it if he so chose to do so. Anyone who runs down the 7600 simply doesn't know what they are talking about.

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Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? Magnumdood #9225119 10/02/14
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,650 Wi, RandyR Campfire Regular
RandyR Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,650 Wi,	I was looking for a barrel band for the sling but have not been able to find one. "Jerry is dead, Phish suck time to get a job "

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RandyR #9225179 10/02/14
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gitem_12 Campfire Ranger G Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,101	Uncle mikes for tube fed lever rifles 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: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? gitem_12 #9225222 10/02/14
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Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,808 Clinging to our God and Guns	always thought they were junk. Rattled lots of noise when loading,the city cousins had them. Then I got a 760 30-06 real cheap and had to try it to see for myself. No effort reloads with bullets from a junk box to use them up, pick a load from manual and go. One inch or so groups still sighted in every year with no adjustment needed. changed my mind about junk but still usually use a bolt gun. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? Dillonbuck #9225262 10/02/14
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	How about (6) NIB: 243, 6mm, 270, 308, 30-06 and 35 Remington? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=444860233 Dave

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RandyR #9225557 10/02/14
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 RandyR I was looking for a barrel band for the sling but have not been able to find one. Where have you looked? I bought one last Wednesday at Walmart, and I see them at set farm, gander, and the Ace hardware store with regularity. Camp is where you make it.

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RDW #9225559 10/02/14
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 RDW How about (6) NIB: 243, 6mm, 270, 308, 30-06 and 35 Remington? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=444860233 That's not bad at $500 a pop. The 6mm and 35 rem are worth quite a bit more than $500/ea. Camp is where you make it.

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? tzone #9225663 10/03/14
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,116 S SLDUCK Campfire Regular
SLDUCK Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,116	I picked up a 7600 in 35 whelen brand new gun not sure it was shot it was on the used rack. paid $449 for it. good wood bluing perfect. have not shot it yet. was thinking of cerekote. I got just a speck of rust on top of the reciever and by the time I got it off I kindna made the bluing a little thin on the spot. pissed me off but humidity in Iowa in summer can be a real bear on guns gonna put a 1.6x6 leupie on it

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RDW #9226373 10/03/14
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter
SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by RDW How about (6) NIB: 243, 6mm, 270, 308, 30-06 and 35 Remington? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=444860233 Cool, esp the 6mm and 35R.

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? RandyR #9226424 10/03/14
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,999 C carbon12 Campfire Tracker
carbon12 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,999	Originally Posted by RandyR I was looking for a barrel band for the sling but have not been able to find one. For a $13.29 made in USA option: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/36...760-and-7600-1969-to-current-steel-black current UM is made in China and features soft metal screws

Re: What kind of experience have ya'll had with the model 7600 pumps? SLDUCK #9226505 10/03/14
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 SLDUCK I picked up a 7600 in 35 whelen brand new gun not sure it was shot it was on the used rack. paid $449 for it. good wood bluing perfect. have not shot it yet. was thinking of cerekote. I got just a speck of rust on top of the reciever and by the time I got it off I kindna made the bluing a little thin on the spot. pissed me off but humidity in Iowa in summer can be a real bear on guns gonna put a 1.6x6 leupie on it wanna sell it? Camp is where you make it.

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