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I flubbed it once, but when the gun came down out of recoil the next shot dumped the buck. Rifled 870.
Don't rely on a second shot, never have. But was glad I had it that time.
Hell I grew up hunting varmints with a Ruger #1.
A repeater doesn't make me sloppy. But if I'm toting one it has more than one round in it. It'd be stupid to not utilize the possible advantage.
Pumps, semi autos, bolt rigs and single shots.........I like 'em all.
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I rarely need a second shot and have done most of my hunting with bolt actions. I like the way the pumps carry and handle as much as anything, they are also proving to be accurate. It doesn't hurt all of the hunting I've done with pump shotguns. When I started deer hunting everyone carried a lever, pump, or 742, the rich guys had Browning BARs 
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When I started hunting in New England in the late 1960s, Remington 760s were commonly seen in the woods or at deer camps. As were a variety of semi-automatic and lever action rifles. Bolt action rifles were quite uncommon back then.
I like the Remington 760/7600 series, but think that what the 14/141 series lack in strength is more than offset in "character".
Last year, I bought a 760 in 30-06 that had lived in Sweden and was repatriated by Simpson's. This particular 760 has the stock covered with moose/elk decal tags. Kind of an interesting piece.
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When I started hunting in New England in the late 1960s, Remington 760s were commonly seen in the woods or at deer camps. As were a variety of semi-automatic and lever action rifles. Bolt action rifles were quite uncommon back then.
I like the Remington 760/7600 series, but think that what the 14/141 series lack in strength is more than offset in "character".
Last year, I bought a 760 in 30-06 that had lived in Sweden and was repatriated by Simpson's. This particular 760 has the stock covered with moose/elk decal tags. Kind of an interesting piece. You need to post a pic of that one, it has Mojo
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When I started hunting in New England in the late 1960s, Remington 760s were commonly seen in the woods or at deer camps. As were a variety of semi-automatic and lever action rifles. Bolt action rifles were quite uncommon back then.
I like the Remington 760/7600 series, but think that what the 14/141 series lack in strength is more than offset in "character".
Last year, I bought a 760 in 30-06 that had lived in Sweden and was repatriated by Simpson's. This particular 760 has the stock covered with moose/elk decal tags. Kind of an interesting piece. You need to post a pic of that one, it has Mojo I'd enjoy a pict or two of that one as well. C'mon Jeff. 
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Think I better bring my 280 pump to Kansas this year. Cause when I grow up, I wanna be like this guy.....  Miller Time! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z395/BobinNH1/20151203_121147.jpg)
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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I wish I could find a pump around here, they just don't exist.
Might be time for Gunbroker.
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Not hard to find here...jump on the Kittery Trading Post website, or Cabela's Scarborough, Maine. Both good shops that list used rifles. One will show up for sure.
See them all the time at these places and they will ship to your FFL.
Pumps are popular in New England.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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I flubbed it once, but when the gun came down out of recoil the next shot dumped the buck. Rifled 870.
Don't rely on a second shot, never have. But was glad I had it that time.
Hell I grew up hunting varmints with a Ruger #1.
A repeater doesn't make me sloppy. But if I'm toting one it has more than one round in it. It'd be stupid to not utilize the possible advantage.
Pumps, semi autos, bolt rigs and single shots.........I like 'em all.
Well said...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Think I better bring my 280 pump to Kansas this year. Cause when I grow up, I wanna be like this guy..... Miller Time! 
'Tis far better to walk alone than to follow a crowd going the wrong way.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Think I better bring my 280 pump to Kansas this year. Cause when I grow up, I wanna be like this guy..... Miller Time! Bob, Was that pic in the dictionary by Deerhunter or Miller Time?  
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Think I better bring my 280 pump to Kansas this year. Cause when I grow up, I wanna be like this guy..... Miller Time! Well.....you already look a lot like him.  All in good fun.. Jerry
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MM: Shot on location in Kansas by the official Miller Time camera crew...... First Kansas buck I saw hit the dirt. That buck was a toad . By now I'm saying to myself....Mmmmm...this is going to be interesting.  I was still getting a feel for what was there and this buck was like "WHOA" we got some serious bucks running around here! Those Kane boys are a tough act to follow! 
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Bob This carbine is set up for 'up-close and personal' in the spruce swamps in MI and WI and tracking jobs. Not much good in Kansas though. Oh, forgot to mention, it's in 35Rem. ![[Linked Image]](http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/whelen_nut/2016-07-14%2022.29.17.jpg)
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Bob This carbine is set up for 'up-close and personal' in the spruce swamps in MI and WI and tracking jobs. Not much good in Kansas though. Oh, forgot to mention, it's in 35Rem. Here's its twin. Shoots far better than it has to.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx201/markcloer/DSC07259_zpsfu4p7pv3.jpg)
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Bob This carbine is set up for 'up-close and personal' in the spruce swamps in MI and WI and tracking jobs. Not much good in Kansas though. Oh, forgot to mention, it's in 35Rem. Whaddya go there Paul?
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SCGN Another Grice Special, no doubt? They certainly do shoot well, don't they. I had to replace the montecarlo stock with a 20ga 870 stock to get the comb low enough to use the peep sight. WN
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Bob This carbine is set up for 'up-close and personal' in the spruce swamps in MI and WI and tracking jobs. Not much good in Kansas though. Oh, forgot to mention, it's in 35Rem. WTH? I didn't know about this one. I could easily see it coming home with me sometime.
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Has anybody had a trigger job done on their 760/7600?
If so, who did it, how much did he charge, and was it worth the price?
Asking because there is a guy on GB, $dealmaker, who is selling a 760/7600 "trigger service" for $65, plus the cost of shipping/insurance to and from Albany, OH, that he makes great claims for.
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