Remington 600 Questions

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Howdy.

I just lucked into a Remington 600 in .308 in good condition for relatively short money. I'm wondering what the twist on the barrel is so I can start on working a load for it.

Additionally, I'd love to find out the year of production. How would I go about that?

Thanks a ton for any help anyone can give.
 
1 in 10, but check that trigger to see if it was fixed. If it was the side of the trigger will have a V. It's my understanding that the Mohawk 600's don't have the trigger problem, but I have a hard time believing it.
 
It has the rib.

Trigger will probably get switched to an aftermarket.

Thank you for the twist rate answer. Now to try and figure out its production year.
 
I had one in .222 many years ago and it was a very accurate gun with reloads. The short barrel did not like slow burning powders.
 
The .308 ones are a VERY good desirable for general use- scout rifle or hunting- about perfect carrying carbines.
 
I had one in .350 Rem. magnum. It was the most painful gun I ever owned to touch off. I finally sold it to WW Guns in AK.
 
The trigger is an issue on all Remington bolt rifles made 1946-2014 except the 788. Replace it.

The short barrel did not like slow burning powders.

Barrel length has nothing to do with powder burn rates. Your gun might not have liked the powders you tried, but it wasn't because of burn rate. Whatever powder gives the best speed and accuracy from a long barrel will do the same from a short barrel

Over the years Remington has offered 308's with 10, 11, and 12 twists. I honestly don't know which they used on these rifles, but it shouldn't make much difference. Any of those will shoot 150-180 gr bullets just fine.

There is a date code stamped on the left side of the barrel. Code can be found here.

http://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/
 
The trigger is an issue on all Remington bolt rifles made 1946-2014 except the 788. Replace it.



Barrel length has nothing to do with powder burn rates. Your gun might not have liked the powders you tried, but it wasn't because of burn rate. Whatever powder gives the best speed and accuracy from a long barrel will do the same from a short barrel

Over the years Remington has offered 308's with 10, 11, and 12 twists. I honestly don't know which they used on these rifles, but it shouldn't make much difference. Any of those will shoot 150-180 gr bullets just fine.

There is a date code stamped on the left side of the barrel. Code can be found here.

http://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/


I strongly disagree to a point, with a longer barrel, the slower burning powders shine in order to allow a full burn and get more velocity... in a shorter barrel the velocity will drop off and may not allow the bullet to hit the accuracy node.
 
Upon reading the title, I was left with doubt as to whether you had a question about a 600 Remington, or 600 questions about a Remington. :)
 
I strongly disagree to a point, with a longer barrel, the slower burning powders shine in order to allow a full burn and get more velocity... in a shorter barrel the velocity will drop off and may not allow the bullet to hit the accuracy node.
Now you're heard it twice; pay attention. Powder burn rate depends on two considerations only: Sectional density of projectile and expansion ratio of firearm. Please note length of barrel is NOT a factor per se.

Another counter intuitive fact. All the powder in a given load (at least all the powder that is going to burn at all) is consumed within the first four inches or so of barrel length. The muzzle flash is not unburnt powder finally being burnt.

You might read Firearms Pressure Factors by Lloyd Brownell, PhD. It is a very worthwhile report on the subject.
 
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