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The .308s are more common around here than most others except the '06. If I find an '06 I would probably have to do the 338-06 thing just to be different.
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I went pawn shoping yesterday and found one Model 76 in 30-06, beat to heck and they wanted $300. for it I passed. I found 10 742/7400's all in 30-06 and average price was around $275. I also noticed a lot of the scoped ones had see thru mounts. Some kind of perversion connected with these rifles.
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the 76's and 7600's are fantastic guns. Most think they are brush type guns, but in the hands of a good shooter, they can reach out there. I especially like the older ones........
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I went pawn shoping yesterday and found one Model 76 in 30-06, beat to heck and they wanted $300. for it I passed. I found 10 742/7400's all in 30-06 and average price was around $275. I also noticed a lot of the scoped ones had see thru mounts. Some kind of perversion connected with these rifles. Yeah, you do see a lot of them with see through mounts. I paid about what the price you quoted for a almost as new one. Seems to be the ball park for very good condition ones if you shop around a bit. Local gun shops/Ganders, etc. often have used stuff for what those in the know can buy new for.
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I found 10 742/7400's all in 30-06 and average price was around $275. I also noticed a lot of the scoped ones had see thru mounts. Some kind of perversion connected with these rifles. Rick, that's a wonderful observation. I've noticed the exact same thing in this neck of the woods. In fact, I don't recall ever NOT seeing a jammomatic sans see-thru mounts. The owners of those setups share a lot in common as well. 
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Some kind of perversion connected with these rifles. I always thought that was the Wisconsin set up. Pretty rare to see a used one here without the see thru's. I'm the only one in our camp without see throught on my gun. I'm also the only one who paid more than $50 for my scope. Go figure 'eh.
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Here in Wisconsin I've heard it referred to as the Pennsylvania set-up  I have never used see through mounts because I like my scope to sit as close to the barrel as possible. Mine sports a Leupold 3-9X40 in one-piece Leupold mount and rings. If you buy a new one, do yourself a favor and get two magazines. To sum up what I like about it: uses magazines; free-floated barrel; good backup open sights; weight; ease of cleaning once a year; fast second shot due to familiarity with pump action - hell I don't even notice I rack a new round most of the time; plenty accurate; works when its below freezing out; affordable.
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hell I don't even notice I rack a new round most of the time; plenty accurate; works when its below freezing out; affordable. The last time I shot twice at a buck, I didn't even remember racking the second shot either, just did it. Actually hit it with the second shot and missed with the first.
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Why did you change from the semi auto's. I bought a 742 that looked nice for $150. last year. It was in 30-06 and I bet it hadn't had 200 rounds thru it. However it was Jamming and the reason was it had never had the barrel, chamber or gas ports cleaned. Well the owner said he ran an oily patch down the barrel after he shot it. I properly cleaned it and it worked just fine. I took the Leupold scope off it and sold the rifle for $275. and am thinking now I should have kept it. Actually I am thinking about picking up a 760 ADL in 30-06 if I can find one reasonable around here. I still have two 7400's. My 742 wore out in the mid 90's and Remington had a trade in program. I have a rifle in 30-06, trade in program, and a rare carbine in 280 Remington. The special runs by Grices coupled with the whole Benoit thing, fueled by people on this site this site and graybeardoutdoors.com got me started and I can't stop. I have a good hunting bud that used the Marlin in 35 rem for many years and I called it a pop gun. Boy was I wrong! I also want a 7600 carbine in 358 but can't bring my self to rechamber my 35 rem. MIKE.
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35 Remington: the little cartridge that could! 760/7600: fast enough for brush shooting, accurate enough to reach out. It's a very underestimated weapon.
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The special runs by Grices coupled with the whole Benoit thing, fueled by people on this site this site and graybeardoutdoors.com
got me started and I can't stop.
Glad to be of help Mike!
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A lot of people complain about the forearm ratteling & making noise. I carry my 760 or 7600 with forward tension on the forarm
& they are quiet.
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35 Remington: the little cartridge that could! 760/7600: fast enough for brush shooting, accurate enough to reach out. It's a very underestimated weapon. I got to agree with that. I shot a 8 pt in '05 and a 6pt in '07 with the 35 Rem. Both those deer hit the ground like they were pole axed. MIKE.
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The special runs by Grices coupled with the whole Benoit thing, fueled by people on this site this site and graybeardoutdoors.com
got me started and I can't stop.
Glad to be of help Mike!
Dale Yes Dale you are one of "THOSE PEOPLE"!
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Well...I guess I'm one of "Those People". Bought my 7600 7mm-08 through Grices. Had the trigger worked on and now it's not a clean crisp 3Lbs. Forend doesn't rattle and rifle is very accurate with the handloads I've developed for it. It consistently shoots sub MOA with everything I've tried so far and generally averages about 3/4" CTC @ 100YDS. I use 145 Grn Speer HotCor's on top of IMR4350 for open area hunting and Hornady 154 Grn RN on top of H414 when hunting the woods. ![[Linked Image]](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d26/firstshot/Rem%207600%207mm-08/76007mm-08_I.jpg) Here is a couple of my "better" 100 Yd groups with each of my hunting loads. Dark squares are 1/2". ![[Linked Image]](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d26/firstshot/Rem%207600%207mm-08/Rem76007mm-0812-08-2007.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d26/firstshot/Rem%207600%207mm-08/121706_HDY154RN_Tgt3.jpg) It's got wever bases and Luepold quick release rings. I've got two Burris 3-9X40's with Ballistic Plex reticles. One sighted in for the 145 Speers and one for the 154 HDY RN. Holds point of impact very well when switching scopes. Also picked up an ATN red dot sight which I intend to use with the RN bullets but haven't got it sighted in yet. Killed two deer with it last season and both were DRT. Love the rifle and the set-up. It's definitely my go-to rifle now and I wouldn't trade it for anything. firstshot ---------------------------- Make your first shot count!
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Well...I guess I'm one of "Those People". Bought my 7600 7mm-08 through Grices. Had the trigger worked on and now it's not a clean crisp 3Lbs. Forend doesn't rattle and rifle is very accurate with the handloads I've developed for it. It consistently shoots sub MOA with everything I've tried so far and generally averages about 3/4" CTC @ 100YDS. I use 145 Grn Speer HotCor's on top of IMR4350 for open area hunting and Hornady 154 Grn RN on top of H414 when hunting the woods. Here is a couple of my "better" 100 Yd groups with each of my hunting loads. Dark squares are 1/2". It's got wever bases and Luepold quick release rings. I've got two Burris 3-9X40's with Ballistic Plex reticles. One sighted in for the 145 Speers and one for the 154 HDY RN. Holds point of impact very well when switching scopes. Also picked up an ATN red dot sight which I intend to use with the RN bullets but haven't got it sighted in yet. Killed two deer with it last season and both were DRT. Love the rifle and the set-up. It's definitely my go-to rifle now and I wouldn't trade it for anything. firstshot ---------------------------- Make your first shot count! Yes you are one of "those People"! I had a 25-06 with the same gray laminate stock but I hated the stock and traded it for a 257 Roberts plus 300 bucks. Glad I got the Roberts but wish I still had the 25-06 with walnut stocks. The Roberts shoots under 3" groups at 200 yards with Remington factory ammo with an inexpensive Nikon 3x9 prostaff scope.
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Those are impressive groups. Nice gun and good shooting.
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Hey Mike,
Glad to hear the Roberts is shooting for you. I almost was forced to sell my second one here yesterday to get some $$$, but good fortune has smiled on me today. I have a line on a shooter 99EG in 300 Savage, so I guess I won't be getting a 7600 300 Savage.
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I have fooled around with the idea of the 300 Savage but I am waiting to see what else they offer this year. 358 maybe?
Hit the range with my brother to day. Been cooped up with my foot healing and could not stay in the house one more day.
Shot the 35 Rem, 35 Whelen, a Remington model 4 in 30-06 that belongs to a friend and my 7400 280 carbine.
The two 35's shot in the bull at 100 yards right out of the case. They are my two favorite rifles by far. Shot 200 grain Remington factory ammo in both. Did some off hand and sitting shooting.
Forgot to bring extra ammo for the 30-06 only had 6 rounds so another trip will be necessary to finish that gun.
The 280 carbine shoots way to the left and I was having trouble moving the iron site. Was tired by this time so another trip for this gun also.
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This is a scan of a target I shot this morning ( 100 yrds. ) with my Remington Model Six ( this was a short run of the 7600 ). Shooting this rifle well is like falling off a log. Factory Federal 150 gr. Powershok ammo! ![[Linked Image]](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/rahtreelimbs/3006pump.jpg)
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