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Having purchased a Remington 7600 pump action rifle last month (haven't taken it to the range yet), I was wondering -- does anybody spend serious $$ to increase its accuracy and/or appearance? I know the barrel comes from the factory free floating, so that's not an option. I'm sure that accuracy freaks will generally stick with bolt actions, but still, somebody's got to have made their 7600 look unique/special or modified it in some interesting way. Perhaps a custom stock, something? Anything? Just curious.

Well, my .30-06 7600 shoots 1.5" to 2.0" groups at 200 yards (depending on the nut behind the wheel) with 165g Sierra GameKings and IMR 4350 powder. I've been very happy with the accuracy from my rifle.

I filled the stock full of foam insulation so it wouldn't be so loud when something bumps it in the woods.

Wow Buzz, that is one accurate rifle. I have wanted a 7600 since I was in the eighth grade way back in '80, and when one went on sale recently (30-06), I had to have one (I got the walnut stocked version). However, I don't think I would have bought it if not for the fact that these guns seem to be extremely accurate right out of the box. Is this a well-kept secret, or what? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just bought one myself <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> in 30-06.

Some writers have called it 'the great sleeper'. It's very very accurate - just out of the box. I bought mine with synthetic (I intend to be kinda hard on it). They're kinda hard to shoot off the bench - the triggers arent' the best for accuracy (if you look at how the safety works you'll see why- but it's a very good saftey). But if you actually take the time to sandbag them well they'll shoot moa comfortably. I've tried 2 (well, one was a model 6 but that's the testbed for the 7600 - same gun) and they shoot very well. Just never use the sling as a shooting aid.

They'll never be match shooters with those triggers - but they are very serious hunters. You do your job and they'll sure do theirs.

If you are careful, you can grind about 1/2 to 1 coil(s) off of the spring and lighten the trigger pull quite a bit. Also polishing the shear will help it. "Just be real careful." If your not sure, don't so it.

I have been trying to find a recoil pad for mine. I have limited places to shop up here so finding one has been hard. It is generally not bad but with 250's loaded in the .35 Whelen it gets tiring quickly.

One of the stock makers is now making a synthetic for the 7600. There is also a ghost ring site available. Otherwise besides 10 round clips there are not many options out there.

Great gun, I want another.

i'd just about bet a pachmayr decelerator for an adl would fit - or real close to it, so close you could sand/grind to fit.

Yeah - probably would actually.

I'm going to get the trigger done - too scared to do it myself <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> but it's not that bad as is. I won't worry too much if i don't get around to it for a few months. Having a lot of fun shooting it.

Here is a moose I took at nine yards a couple of years ago up on the Yukon. Just a spike/fork, a meat eater. 7600 .35 Whelen, 225 grain Speer, 55 grains of 4064.

Nice moose! Geez, even a "spike/fork" moose is huge. Lotsa meat for the freezer I bet.

For my 7600, I would consider a synthetic stock if I thought it was nice looking and high quality, especially if it would shave a few ounces off the rifle's weight. I will definitely change/shave the recoil pad (maybe get a pachmayr decelerator pad?), as I'd like to reduce the length of pull by about half an inch or so. Lately I have been appreciating the look of synthetic stocks more than walnut.

Also, what do you think the barrel taper is on this? Compared to the beefy receiver, it looks a little slim.

I got a 7600 in .308Win last fall, took 2 does and a 5 point with it. I find it quick to the shoulder and it lines up perfectly. No searching for the scope. I put a leupold base and rings on it with a bushnell scope. I also used the Uncle Mikes swivels for the 760. This style replaces the forend screw rather than using a barrel band.

Great gun! Good luck with yours.

a 7600 is what it is and does what it was designed to do. it is fast handling, quick to the shoulder and well balanced. anything else is a bonus. they do shoot suprizingly well. they are without equal in brush or timber. tom

BTW I understand you can pull the trigger group and send it to timmey triggers for a trigger job or at least you used to be able to anyway.

I got a 7600 in .308Win last fall, took 2 does and a 5 point with it. I find it quick to the shoulder and it lines up perfectly. No searching for the scope. I put a leupold base and rings on it with a bushnell scope. I also used the Uncle Mikes swivels for the 760. This style replaces the forend screw rather than using a barrel band.

308shtr, did you have to install a swivel attachment to the butt of the synthetic stock or did it come already installed? Also, why did you choose the forend screw attachment instead of the barrel band?

Riflenut,

Yes i did install a rear swivel stud in my wood stock. I like to use a military sling to steady my aim and didn't want that pressure on the barrel. Time will tell if it will affect the forend.

I make a yearly run to Maine for Whitetail and finally decided two years ago to put together a 7600 so I could assimilate the locals. It turned out pretty good, but will never replace my bolt actions.

It started out as a standard 30-06. I cut and crowned the barrel at 20". This gave me what I felt was the best balance with the shortest length. I adjusted the stock angle since it was originally designed for open sites, and I was using a scope. The stock was refinished and recheckered and the metal reblued. I worked the trigger a little. There isn't much you can do with them. Changing the spring will lighten them up but the real problem is the creep. They are almost like a two stage trigger. BE CAREFUL POLISHING the SEAR!!! This trigger group is designed to have "counter lift" prior to release. Changing the angles WILL make it dangerous. Go to
http://www.timneygunsmith.com/catalog.asp
for trigger work. It's your best bet.

My rifle can regularly put 3 180 Hornady's(my hunting load) into the low .9's @ 100 yards and will put the 165 Ballistic Tips into the high .6"'s. It took me a while to "learn" how to shoot the rifle. It's a little different off the bench then a standard bolt rifle and the trigger took some getting use to. Overall, it's an enjoyably, good handling rifle that is more than adequate for typical big game hunting.
Enjoy yours!
John

My son has a 7600 chambered in 280 Rem. We shoot 140gr and 165gr Sierras over IMR4350. He gets sub 1" from his first four shots. The trigger was adjusted by a good gunsmith and though it not as good as my 700 it's not bad at all. These guns are sleepersand I think a great value. I decided on it because my son is a south paw and trying to find an afordable left hand bolt was getting to be a chore. He has decided not to buy another deer/pig gun for along time to come. The 7600 in 280 is about tas close to the one gun does all as your going to get.

Riflenut,

Yes i did install a rear swivel stud in my wood stock. I like to use a military sling to steady my aim and didn't want that pressure on the barrel. Time will tell if it will affect the forend.

Thanks for that response. I would like to buy a 7600 in .308 but it seems like you have to make a few additions before you can actually use it. Is a swivel screw easy to install on the butt of the rifle? You have the wood stock, but what about the synthetic stock? I guess all you have to do is drill a hole, but I just don't want to screw it up. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Riflenut,

I see that you are in the DFW area. If you are worried about screwing it up go to the gunsmith at Nix Shooting Supplies, 423 Elm St., Lewisville, 972-434-1962. When I lived in Carrollton I used him once or twice. Can't remember his name though. I love my 308.

Here's a picture of my "Black Beauty" with a Bushnell Elite 4200 1.75x6x36mm scope.

Thanks for posting that picture, what a nice looking gun. It's classy yet "all business" at the same time.

if anyone is interested my local shop has a few of these in 35 whelen syn/matte. he has them rechambered from 35 rem. i think he has 1 in rifle and 1 in carbine left. if anyone is interested i can give you his number. shoot me an email.......
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