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.
