Remington 760 vs 7600?
I've become interested in the Remington 30-06 pump rifles, but I have some questions. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the Remington models 760 and 7600? I have always been a fan of the Rem 870, do these models use the same action as the 870? What kind of accuracy and durablitity can reasonably expect from one of these? Thanks.
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The 7600 is an updated 760. There are internal mechanical differences (bolt and barrel, especially) as well as cosmetic differences.
Probably best to say the 7600 uses the same style of action as the 870. Some of the trigger components will interchange, but others will not.
The 760/7600 rifles will never be target guns, but there's a bajillion of them out there killing deer every year. More than adequate for hunting, and they probably are capable of better accuracy than most shooters. Durability relates directly to the care and maintenance you provide, but I've seen many 30-yr old rifles in service.
If you like the 870 shotguns, you should like the 7600.0 -
I would look for a 760. I've owned one in .30-06 for 15+ years and it was 15+ years old already. The 760 can be found everywhere with a huge selection of wood shades and engraving.I like the look of an older, quality rifle and the 760 will be priced very reasonably just about anywhere. 0 -
Ok, but then the question becomes is the 7600 so much better then the older 760's that I should ignor the many 760's available and buy the 7600? Or is it case that Rem had to come up with a "new and improved" and so they changed some parts for ease of manufacturing and added a zero to the model number, the net results being that the new model is basicly the same as the old? 0 -
I think you've answered your own question. Ease of manufacturing and assembly probably fostered the change and the model number change also. You may get a reply from someone who actually knows though ('cause it's not me[:D]). Someone should know the differences exactly, but my personal preference would be the 760 for looks and "history" 0 -
Since you are talking about one of my favorite guns I'll throw in my two cents of personal experience.
I own several vintage and newer 760's in .270 and 30-06 and have had and resold 2, 7600's. Well there is a reason I did not keep the 7600's, they are not the same and I have never had to have a 760 repaired.
Save some money and headaches and find a good 760 that fits your needs. As far as the accuracy of the 760's, I think my sight-ins and the deer taken with mine speaks volumes as to comparing accuracy to my model 700's.
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
Don't fly the river!0 -
OK, if ya' gotta know...
They reduced the number of locking lugs on the bolt, but made them larger (supposed to make the action smoother). Redesigned the locking system in the barrel extension. Redesigned the action slide assembly to make the barrel 'free-floating.' Redesigned some of the geometry in the trigger group to improve trigger pull.
Whether Remington succeeded or not is largely a matter of personal preference.0
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