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I keep my 600 in .308W in my old pickup. The short light little rifle is really handy. It's stoked with 150's now but up until this past year all I'd used in it were 180's. My trigger is factory but tuned a bit, the safety comes off a little too easy in all actuality. I topped mine with a 2.5x fixed Weaver.

Why the heck would anyone stain over that?

I've had the 600 Mohawk in a 243 years ago and a 660 in 308. Shot a lot of game with the 660 and really liked it. About all I used in it were 165gr Hornady's, they shot better than anything and never failed me. While in Alaska I carried that 660 i the bush with me loaded with 200gr Bullet's. Probably the ugliest rifle I've ever owned but loved it.

I too had a 600 in 308 for many years.
It was extremely accurate with 150 Corelokts
I think everybody in the family filled at least one tag with it over the years.
I killed my first turkey with it too

I have shot a few of these for years. Didn't know they recoiled. Coquille Valley Machine Works has the replacement triggerguards of aluminum. He's in the classifieds. Do a search. Be Well, Rustyzipper.

308s don't recoil that much but the 350s will wake you up a bit.

I bet.

For those who think the .308 kicks a bit much, I'd suggest trying 125 gr. NAB, NBT or 130 gr. Horn SP, (not the varmint version).. At around 3,100 fps they will blow thru a WT, generally with an exit and good internal damage, more DRT than not.

If a 130/125 will exit a chest shot WT, you may not need heavier bullets on that class of game. And the faster bullet does have some advantage.

Try one of those and I suggest 59 gr. BG powder in the '06. I shot some Ralph Council 130 gr. hand made BR bullets in my '06 HVA and they were one hole. Ralph says they work well on game, just never tried one.

.308 will shoot them as well as the '06.

DF

A nice unit, well made.

Here's my fast twist Shilen 22-250 Mohawk with that bottom metal and Timney trigger.

The new barrel is a bit longer than factory,

DF

Dirtfarmer that is a sweet looking rifle

L to R
600 350 Remington sans scope.
673 350 Remington 1-4 Leupold
660 mohawk 308
600 mohawk 6 Rem
660 mohawk 243

24"?

22", #2 contour Shilen. It just looks longer on the Mohawk.

Puts a bit more weight forward, still light. I like the way it handles better than before.

I got some of these surplus MidwayUSA bullets with no name. Sold as 80 gr., they actually weighed 75 gr. Research showed they are 75 gr. TAP SBR bullets for Hornady .223 short barreled tactical ammo. These are not available as a handloading component. I was surprised how well the 8 twist Shilen shot them. They're no longer available at Midway, got a few extra from a Fire contributor, so I have enough to last a while. I think they'd really do a job on a WT or a hog. Other projects have edged this one to the back burner. One of these days...

I know, I know, 3 shot group...

DF

That brings back good memories; my first CF rifle. Wish I'd kept it.

Thanks. Looks about right on the Mohawk. Was just asking because still thinking about transforming my 660 into something different and have been kicking barrel length around.

Admirable collection. My buddy shoots one in 6.5 Remington Magnum. It is a Whitetail whacker for sure!

Nice man... How ya like that 673?

Its a great truck gun about 1.5 moa with Nosler factory ammo but I really like my 458 Win Mag for just plan whacking stuff. The 673 would be perfect for Kodiak and I haven't got there yet.

I like that 673. & have one. I have only shot the 600 in 350 and it is NOT a bench gun. A nice accumulation of 600 types. Thanks for the pictures. Be Well, Rustyzipper.

Have a 308 660.
In a Brown Precision stock, shortened a bit, Decelerator pad.

It fits me, we are deadly.
That said,

long throat
short mag, can't get near the lands, have to be very careful loading it
as is. If first 2 rounds aren't completely back, they bind when you add more.
The follower tips, gets jammed. No floorplate. PITA!

And .010 excessive headspace. No problem, but need to be aware.

Trigger sucks.
Was going to put in Romney. There old triggers were like a ULA.
Safety locked the bolt, push it down, can open.

New ones leave the bolt unlocked.
I have 2 too many guns like that.
No more.
Stuck with the trigger.

Recoil isn't bad.
But she is jumpy.

These threads are really making me want to build a 600/660. I was thinking this would be a great 22/6mm CM. Maybe a McM mod 7 stock with it...