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TTT

Pump guns are so yesterday.

That's mean
From ducks to bucks

Raeford - go crawl back in your cave.


Jerry

Had to resurrect this thread, one of the best ones on here. Just read through the whole thing.

I've been looking for a pristine 760 in .35 Remington for a long time. Missed the one on here that Magmarc told me about because I was in Florida last year.

Don't want to talk prematurely, BUT, my son has a line on one. It is in a shop, upstairs on a repair rack. Apparently had a minor repair done and has sat on the rack for 4 years or so. They finally contacted the owners and they don't want it, and we have first crack at it. That's all I know, hopefully will know more next week.

If I am fortunate enough to get it, these Weaver Pivot rings and base are going on it. And the next thing I'll be searching for is an old school El Paso Weaver low power scope with Post and cross hair recticle.

Not that I'll use the iron sights because they are blurry to me nowadays, but this pivot mount is the epitome of coolness as far as I am concerned. I will post when I learn more, hopefully this coming week.

I hope you get the 35, it has a cool factor in the 760

+2

I had my 35 Whelen made from one.

Jerry

My 760 in .243 is a genuine tack driver at long range.

TR

Nice.....how far a shot?

Doc

Congrats Sherwood-
I don't remember anyone talking about antelope hunting w/a pump rifle.

I've known for a long time they have the accuracy capable of longer range shooting. Well done.

Jerry

edit, PS: I have shot crows 100-200 yds on open timber company lands where it was safe.

Found a 760 carbine in a schitty ought six. anyone download the kicking SOB to 300 savage speeds with success?

second question anyone make their own carbine out of a donor 300 savage, 243, or 308?

R C -

I'm curious why it feels like it kicks so much.

Is it an older 760 with more drop at toe & heel? That increases FELT recoil>>altho actual recoil is NOT stronger.

No I haven't made or bought any carbine--not my cup o tea.
The closest I've come to that was a Ruger 77 tanger Ultra Light in 308 W 20" bll. I liked the rifle fine for woods hunting.

Jerry

its a 70's vintage carbine. just looking to ease the pounding if i buy it.

had an older one a few years ago and it was a beast to shoot just stomped me to death

The best thing I can recommend is finding a 'newER' butt stock. That excessive DROP is what's doing it.

I've "read" that some 870 butt stocks will interchange ??
don't know for sure.

Good Luck

Jerry

20 gauge 870.

Yes 4ager you R right.

Thnx

Jerry

Just figured I'd help Bobby out because I had this idea for a build a few years back and had it all spec'd out.

Look at the H4895 youth loads and work up to the velocity level you want.

Marc - IMR 4064 works well in mid range loads too.

Jerry

Just buy a PAST recoil shield for the bench. I've never felt the recoil of my 1976 760 aught six in the field.