Rem 7600 3006 pump opinions

[happy honker]

I've had this gun forever. Used it for years and it's been really good to me.

Last year I acquired a Model 700 in 3006 and I don't think I'll ever shoulder another rifle other than this 700. I just love the feel of it, everything about it, although loading/unloading will take some getting used to, but I only load/unload once a day it seems. (the floorplate)

My question is, should I keep the pump?

I was never crazy about that action for a deer rifle, and although I've been lucky with rarely needing a follow-up shot, I prefer the bolt in that respect.

I'm a bit of a gear hoarder and still have the same guns I've had since I was a kid, but now that I'm using the 700, I'm thinking of selling the 7600 to free up some cash for one of my other hobbies.

Any thoughts on why I might regret selling the 7600? I've never sold a gun before, but maybe it's time.

[bonedogg]

too many moving parts on a pump action........fast but not pretty. Just sell it as it wont be a great gun for your kids either as it kicks a tad hard for first time users. But the questions is.... are you willing to part with it for a measly couple hundred bucks at best? food for thought.

[Redneck 7]

I’d keep it and put a low powered scope on it. Have a bush rifle for rainy days or clear days.

[MK2750]

I have owned and sold a few with no regrets. They are not worth a ton of money obviously and even less in this neck of the woods. They are very popular back east and the last couple I sold went to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

Unless this one has a personal sentimental value I wouldn't lose a lot of sleep over selling it especially if you have better use for $400-$500. There is always one or two for sale somewhere. If yours is the short barreled model they seem to be a little more desirable although I would just as soon have the standard version.

I like to hunt without gloves even when it is super cold. There is not many ways to handle a 7600 with out putting your hands on cold steel. I certainly don't miss that or the odd little noise that a bolt gun never makes.

At one time I had a bunch of guns and rifles kicking around that I thought I would never sell but knew I would never use. It seemed foolish wanting a nice fly rod, boots and/or other gear that I couldn't afford with this stuff just collecting dust so eventually they went down the road. Hopefully someone is getting as much enjoyment out of those old guns and rifles as I am with the stuff I purchased with the money. Some of these were actually pasted down from family or friends but I think their memory is better served with things I actually take out in the field with me.

[Dick284]

Chop the barrel to 20”, and put a 1.5-6x scope on it, great back up/ truck/ close cover rifle.

[58thecat]

Keep it as it will be a reliable backup plus you will have a few stories to go with it instead of "I wish I kept that rifle".

[SuperCub]

Pump gun rifles don't get a lot of love in Alta, so your replies here may have a bit of negative bias.

I'd personally keep it and put a low powered scope on it. The suggestion to cut it to 20" was a good one. I've done three like that and feel that's the best length for handling. My current 20" 30-06 is topped with a Williams FP receiver sight.



Have another 760 in 18.5" Carbine 308.

[happy honker]

Never thought of cutting it down.
I do already have a "bush" gun....308 lever action, iron sights instead of a low power scope.
In my experience with that style of hunting, I've usually done it in adverse weather like rain or snow, so I prefer iron sights in those conditions, plus, IMHO, that lever action looks cool with no scope on the rifle.

The pump with a short barrel is intriguing though.

Thanks for the opinions, you guys make a tough decision even tougher, lol.

[SuperCub]

Originally Posted by happy honker

The pump with a short barrel is intriguing though.

Don't go straight to the std carbine length of 18.5". Try 20" first. I'm pretty sure you will like it. Use the lowest possible mounts with a straight tube scope.

[dogslayer403]

Pumps belong on a shotgun lol if it were me unless it held sentiment or was passed down to you id sell it if i needed to free up cash it wont be much mind you but if you ever want another they are always up for sale and easily replaced

[Dick284]

Don’t knock I till you try it!



20” bbl’d, 7600 Rem, 30-06, 1.5-6x32, 4200 Bushnell.

I’m driving 150’s at 2850fps.

They shoot like this at 100 yds.



Affectionatly refered to as the Mennonite Machine Gun.

[happy honker]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Affectionatly refered to as the Mennonite Machine Gun.

That nickname might make it worth keeping right there!

[thumper]

At one time, those pumps were the most popular rifles on the prairies! Guys that handled them often could get 2,3, even 4 shots off at a coyote or deer running across the plains, while staying on-target through the scope, correcting point-of-aim with every shot.

If you use a pump shotgun and do a lot of bird hunting, (like many of those prairie boys) the pump action comes naturally and you have a 2nd round chambered without even thinking about it.

I was seduced by a fancier bolt action Sako, so I got rid of my 7600, and truly the Sako is better suited for the few shots and spot & stalk hunting I do now. But I still miss the old girl, even with her rattles and shakes! She was my first and only rifle for 20+ years.

My advice? If there's lots of wide open prairie action in your future, hold on to that pump action. If not, give her a kiss and let her go - no reason to clutter up your safe, and someone else might really enjoy her.

[SuperCub]

Originally Posted by dogslayer403

Pumps belong on a shotgun lol

You probably really like bolt action shotguns as well.

[Homesteader]

Originally Posted by SuperCub

You probably really like bolt action shotguns as well.

[dogslayer403]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Don’t knock I till you try it!



20” bbl’d, 7600 Rem, 30-06, 1.5-6x32, 4200 Bushnell.

I’m driving 150’s at 2850fps.

They shoot like this at 100 yds.



Affectionatly refered to as the Mennonite Machine Gun.

Ive owned them and the semi autos as well they were all surprisingly accurate no doubt but personally dislike the action and they are noisy to rack just not my cup of tea is all so ive tried it and im knocking it lol the op obviously agrees as hes taken to the bolt rifle

[dogslayer403]

Originally Posted by SuperCub

You probably really like bolt action shotguns as well.

Lol definitely not haha

[Redneck 7]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Don’t knock I till you try it!



20” bbl’d, 7600 Rem, 30-06, 1.5-6x32, 4200 Bushnell.

I’m driving 150’s at 2850fps.

They shoot like this at 100 yds.



Affectionatly refered to as the Mennonite Machine Gun.

My 7600 shoots factory Winchester 150 grain into 3/4” groups. Great guns if you want something other then the typical bolt action, and great for bush hunting.

[big zeke]

I have 2, my bro has a pair as well, all in 30.06. Became convinced on a bull moose about 25 yrs ago when all 3 shots happened in about 2 seconds, try that with a bolt action. We've had it happen where all 3 whitetail tags (general plus 2 supps) are filled in 5 seconds without moving my feet. Accuracy similar to the pics above, generally if I miss a target, it's not the gun to blame.

My 165 handloads at 2900 fps are all the HP I ever needed, everything from deer & elk at 300 yds to a bison at 100 (literally one shot, split the bottom of the heart, he ran like 40 yds).

To each his own I guess, tough to slag something if you've never tried it.
Zeke

[The Cook]

I love mine like my first girlfriend except I would never part with the rifle. I put a lot of meat in the freezer with that gun.

[Unregistered user]

I'm trying to find a deer rifle for my left handed 14 yo. Not a lot of bolt guns on the shelves it seems. How do you lefties like these?

[Sask Bearman]

Keep the 7600 along with the 700. You may regret selling it. Values on 7600's vary as well depending on condition and the caliber but, on average, the values are getting higher.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Unregistered user

I'm trying to find a deer rifle for my left handed 14 yo. Not a lot of bolt guns on the shelves it seems. How do you lefties like these?

I don’t think you’re looking very hard.....

Go look at P&D, even Cabelas, then Prophet River, Elwood Epps, Tradex, and Bashaw Sports.

There are more left hand options on the market now, than there’s ever been. And yes there’s stock.

[JD848]

The 7600 has downed tons of deer and moose,wolves,elk with no problem at all.This needing of a 5000 dollar rifle to shoot a couple animals in a year is way over rated.
A well placed shot from a 7600 in the right place is just good as anything else,dead is dead.

I won't sell it,plus it's nice to have spare rifle with you that you haven't got a pack of cash tied into it.

[AndrewM]

My dad is a lefty and used a 7600 for years. Worked well for him.

[1899b]

Love the Remington set passed down to me...
The Gamemaster has killed a lot of animals by my Grandfather, my Father and myself...

[58thecat]

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An oldy but a gooder.....don't sell your pump that come in handy.

[303carbine]

I have had several of the Remington pump rifles and although they were not match grade accurate, I always filled the freezer.
I would much rather have a 760/7600 pump than a jamomatic 742, I have had only ONE of those boat anchors in my life, never again.

[Drewski Canuck]

If you really want to get rid of it and its in OK shape, PM me.

I have two but not opposed to 3 with a son who is also hunting. This one might be a good backup gun.

No they are not desirable. No they are not pretty. No they are not necessarily tack drivers....

BUT if a quick second shot is needed...

An old moose killer named Irv Lorenz got me and my bro on these guns. He killed north of 20 moose by the time I knew him, and kept going.

Drewski

[lannie]

Originally Posted by 303carbine

I have had several of the Remington pump rifles and although they were not match grade accurate, I always filled the freezer.
I would much rather have a 760/7600 pump than a jamomatic 742, I have had only ONE of those boat anchors in my life, never again.

I have one of those 740 gamester in 244 Rem. Never shot it and its not a nice looking rifle. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but in my eyes the 740 and the 760/7600 are not appealing in any way. I need to like a rifle to use it but some of the ones I like would probably make others cringe.