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Just bought...Need to know twist of barrel,any loads anyone has for this Rifle,ect...Ido know it is not safe ,same as the 700...HELPMEPLEASE [color:"yellow"] [/color] <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/help.gif" alt="" />

Russell, I could be mistaken on this one, but I believe the M600 was produced in VERY limited quantities in 6mm. If this rifle is in mint shape, it may be worth checking this out for collector value before you use it a bunch.

Re loads for it, are you interested in lighter weight bullets for varmints or 100 grainers and such for deer? I've only worked with one 6mm, it loved 48 grains of RL22 and a 100 hornady or partition for 3150'ish out of a 22" barrel. It's favourite load was the Sierra 85 grain BTHP gameking and about 47 grains of IMR4831 for 3250 and ridiculously small groups. Hope this helps...

She.s a beauty 1 owner weaver fixed power scope no power stated on tube. whats with this short barrel and stock.I really need to know more about the twist

The twist should be about 1 turn in 9.25 inches. It's quicker than 10 inches.

My brother has had one of these since he started hunting 31 years ago. It has dropped truckloads of deer. He has said for about 15 years now that he wants to rebarrel it when it's shot out, but it just keeps shooting teeny tiny groups! I guess it's a case of leave well enough alone.



His likes IMR-4350 and Hornady 100 spire points and Speer Grandslams.



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Thanks Kevin I was thinking maybe a match bullet with a high BC. You wouldn,t know specs on powder? Thanks

All of the 600 Mohawks that I have seen have had 18.5" barrels, open sights, and birch stocks with pressed checkering. They were not a cataloged rifle, but there were a lot of them sold by mass merchandise outlets. Don't mistake the 600 Mohawk for the cataloged 600 with its vented rib, shark fin from sightm and walnut stock.

I believe that all Remington made 6MMs have a 1 in 9" rate of twist rifling and I would suggest trying the 95 grain Partition if you are looking for a deer hunting load that balances velocity and penetration.

Jeff

Russellton,



I can confirm the twist is 1-9". The Mohawk is indeed a birch stocked discount version of the Model 600. The finish is not quite as well polished as the standard 600, and there is no rib on the 18.5" barrel. The barrel on the Mohawk is slightly heavier taper than the standard 600. The bolt on a Mohawk is blued rather than the crome version on the standard.



The Mohawk was made between 1972 and 79, and about 97,000 were made. There is a recall on them, as it appears you know already. If there is no little v stamped on the side of the trigger, and/or the serial number does not begin with an A, Remington will modify the safety for a small handling charge. I am told that if the trigger has been adjusted, they install a new (slightly better) trigger instead.



Can't help on loads, sorry.

Thanks mag. Learning more from the Campfire...Russelllton

I at one point owned a regular 600 in 6mm and stupidly sold it. It was 1-9" and shot 90 grain Barnes X bullets into varmint size groups. I also used to own a Mohawk in 308 and it shot as well and did indeed have a heavier contour barrel.

I just had the triggers replaced (via the Remington recall) on two of them and they came back very crisp and break at just a little over 4 lbs compared to the 6 + lbs triggers I have gotten on some of my newer 700s and Sevens.

The only potential problem with the recall is you will lose your original Gold trigger shoe as it will be replaced with a black one. It does appear the shoes could be changed between the new and old trigger assemblies if you happen to prefer the Gold to the black.

Looks like I'd be crazy not to "adjust" the triggers on my two 660's before I take them in for the recall modification. Thanks for the evaluation of the new triggers 7.

350,

I don't think you will be able to put a modern 700 or Seven shoe in the Modern 600 trigger. They appear to be different. However, the new and old 600 triggers appear to have the same shoe.

I'm curious about how your plan to "adjust" the trigger before sending them away. I couldn't figure out how to do it without paying for it.

I,m kinda really wanting to know how many of the 6mm Rem. did they make, and I,ve looked almost everywhere.....Russellton

My lightest 25-284 was a Rem 600 chambered 6mm in it's former life.

A Rifle Basix trigger made a great rifle even greater.

Money well spent,IMHO.....................

7mmSAUM,

Sorry, I can tell I'm not being clear. Remington puts little "litigation seals" on the adjustment screws of its triggers. Little gobs of plastic or something. If these are removed, the screws can be adjusted within certain limits. I have been told that when you send a recalled Remington such as my model 660 in for the recall treatment, they check to see if the seals are in place. If yes, they do the safety mod by taking your existing trigger and modifying the safety function so that the bolt can be opened with the safety on, then they reinstall the old modified trigger. If the seals are disturbed, they take the old trigger out and replace it with an entirely new one, which is supposed to be slightly better quality, much as you described in your post above. So, I was speculating that if I removed the plastic safety seals on the screws, I would get a new trigger, but if I left them untouched, I would get my existing trigger modified.

Big Stick's advice of just going to an aftermarket sounds like the best all round solution, although it of course involves the outlay of more cash. I'm heading that direction certainly but would prefer a new Remington trigger in the mean time.

Russellton,

I don't know of any spot on the internet that allows a breakdown of #'s of a specific rifle by chambering. I'd suggest emailing Remington directly and seeing if they will answer it.

When you do develop loads for the 6mm, I'd have reasonably high expectations, at least MOA without it being touched by a smith. Most 600's, including the Mohawks, shoot very well out of the box, likely because of the short stiff barrel and the stiffer action. My Mohawk 308 will shoot factory loads right around the MOA, and the majority of 600's I've run across do as well or better.

350,



I have purchased 3 600 Mohawks this year, all from Gunbroker.com. I purchased them all with the idea that they would make great donor actions for a .338-308 or a 25-284 that I have been wanting to build.



However, I made the mistake of shooting them first. All three are MOA or less with TSX bullets and original triggers and stocks. Needless to say, I had a hard time tearing them apart so here is what became of them.



1st .243 Win was shipped to Rick Bin for a Tan Web High Tech Stock. Gun looks and shoots great and just got back from Remington for the trigger recall. I plan on having the rear tapped for use with Talley Rings as well as taking the trigger down to 3lbs.



2nd 243 win is in the process of becomming a 6.5 SAUM. (I didn't need 2 .243 so I was able to part with this one) Should be finished any day now. This one will have a Timney Trigger with the Modern Safety (that I got from Rick Bin).



3rd .308 Win shoots great with 168 TSXs, without bedding in it's original wood stock. This will also get a trigger job, rear bridge tapped and eventually sport a McMillan Mountain Rifle stock.



These 2 600s that I ended up keeping cleaned up real nice and look great after I reblued the crown and parts of the bolt.



Next time I go looking for donor actions, I'm getting a brand new Remington and sending it straight to the smith without shooting it first.



I never had the desire to own a .243 or .308 but now they are two of my favorite guns. The 243 will go to my son or daughter and the .308 will be my go to deer rifle along with my 7mm-08 Model Seven. I really like the Model 600 and cannot wait to get my 6.5 SAUM back from the smith.





As for the Remington Recall. I was under the impression that any time the "seal" is broke on Remington Triggers they replace them but charge you for it.



What determines if you get a new trigger or not on the 600s is if it was part of the original recall done in the early 80s. If so, you would get the service but be charged a small fee but if your gun hadn't been worked on before, the mod was free.



I've had a 721 and 2 600s done and each time they gave me a new trigger. The 721 got a new trigger and safety. I prefer the Modern safety to the fatter 600 one and that is why I went with Timney 600 Triggers instead of the Rifle Basix that do not include a modern safety. I have RB tirggers on my 673s and really like them.