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Should I buy this rifle?

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A coworker of mine has offered me a Remington 7600 30-06 NIB for a really good price. I have read they are good hunting rifles but Im not much of a hunter. All my rifles are used for target shooting. Would the 7600 be a good target rifle?

Normally I would say no, as Im not really looking into a pump action rifle. But he truly is giving me a deal I cant pass on.

And no I wont buy it just to sell it for profit.
 
Sounds like you should buy it. If you don't like it you can alway get your money back. I don't see why it would be a good riflr to taret shoot with.
 
First check to see what they are selling for at retailers and Gunbroker, etc. If the price he is asking is lower than those enough for you to make the investment, do so. Like Bill2e said, if it is low enough you feel you can get your money back you will probably be safe.

One thing to look at also, is the price he is asking low enough to cover the depreciation if you shoot it? I know you would hate it if you shot it and absolutely disliked the gun and had to resell it at a loss.
 
Already did that and its even lower than what the used guns are going for. He got the rifle for free so he doesnt really care if he makes a bunch of money off of it.
 
Yes, it is a *pretty* good target rifle, I guess. Not a *great* one or perhaps even a *good*, as it's a bit high on the recoil scale and not accurized for targets/precision, but with the right bullets and handloads (loaded on the light side), it could be a decent reasonably-recoiling target rifle, if uber-accuracy is not required. So I guess the question is, how much accuracy is required? Do you mean target, as in competition rifle? Or just for your own satisfaction of getting little groups? If you don't handload, then no I guess it's not a very good target rifle, to be honest, because factory loads will beat you up, and the reduced-recoil loads aren't made for top-notch accuracy.
 
I wouldn't want one of those for any kind of range/target rifle, other than to take it to the range to check it's zero once a year before the season. They DO make a fast action reliable hunting rifle.

It's not a particularly accurate rifle at best (minute of shoulder) and at worst it'll shoot all over except where you aim it, especially if it's been shot a bunch or cleaned inadequately or improperly.

Also, you'll make new enemies by taking one of those to your range, and friends won't talk to you anymore. See, the short barrel and lots of powder make for a horrendous racket along with an unpleasant thump to anyone trying to shoot within six lanes, either side.

I used to just start packing up to leave when I saw this one particularly dufus clubmember coming with his G-D Remington .30-06 pump.
 
30-06s aren't very fun target rifles
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Agreed

Definatly dont buy this for a target rilfe you wont be impressed by the accuracy or the recoil, but it'll be accurate enough to kill a deer.

My uncle owns one which i have killed 2 deer with and it doesnt hold a candle to any so called "target rifles" (bull barrel Ar's and what not)
 
I have a much more positive view of the 7600, think Remington actually makes a great pump rifle. It is not as accurate as a bolt gun (good bolt gun anyway), but with the right loads can give sub 2 MOA accuracy. There are few accessories for the rifle and the trigger accepts very limited tuning - pretty much is what it is.

For your stated purpose, I would not buy the rifle. :(
 
All my rifles are used for target shooting. Would the 7600 be a good target rifle?
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It is not as accurate as a bolt gun (good bolt gun anyway), but with the right loads can give sub 2 MOA accuracy.
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with the right loads a 7600 will go deep into sub MOA territory

Ive not owned a 7600 that wasn't astoundingly accurate. Fully free floated to the receiver barrel, floating bolt head combine to make the 7600 on average every bit as accurate if not more so than your run of the mill savremchesteruger sporter weight bolt action.

I shot a 7615 (.223 pump) in our highpower match once and placed 3rd! This same rifle would shoot 3/4" 5 shot 100m groups on demand. My 35whelen 7600 shot almost as well but you couldn't hardley stand to shoot 5 shots in a row. Either way a good shootin 7600 with a good receiver sight can embarrass the pee out of may a m1a, garand or even Ar15 owner

Out of the 11 replies in this thread how many actually have experience with a Remington centerfire pump?
 
I wouldn't. Don't like the rifle, the mechanism, the aesthetics, ergonomics, or resell value. Had one on the rack at work, it took about 2 years to sell the darn thing.
 
Out of the 11 replies in this thread how many actually have experience with a Remington centerfire pump?
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I've not shot the said rifle, but unless it majicaly tames the 30-06 cartridge, I still say not a fun target gun. It may be capable, but not one I'm gonna plink with.
 
I gave up deer hunting many years ago but I have a CZ-550 .30-06. If it ever came down to having to hunt to put food on the table, I'm prepared. IMHO, every home should have a 'meat' rifle. The 7600 would fill that role well. I also have a CZ-550 Varmint in .308 for targets but I'd hate to lug it thru the woods. Besides, what's wrong with making a little $$$ reselling a gun?
 
Out of the 11 replies in this thread how many actually have experience with a Remington centerfire pump?
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I still had my daddy's old Model 14 in .35 Rem until about a year ago when a guy I know practically begged me for it. It was the rifle that supposedly made a man out of me.:barf:

Big pain to disassemble, major pain to shoot. But if you could see a deer ear wiggling in brush you could drop it by estimating the distance to meat and firing at the brush. It WAS a good woods gun.
 
Don't have experience with the 7600, but have plenty with the Rem. 760. Some are darned accurate. Used to hunt woodchucks with my Dad's .30-06 760 in my teens. No accuracy problems with that gun. Like Krochus said, if it liked the ammo it would shoot MOA or better. I've still got his rifle, but haven't shot it in years.

My uncle had one just like it. After he passed away, I bought it from my aunt. That 760 was never as accurate as my Dad's. 2MOA was about the best it would do. So they're not all tack drivers.

I don't understand the complaint about the noise and thump they make. The 760s I shot weren't any worse than my .30-06 bolt guns. They both had 22" barrels. Remington did make a carbine version with an 18" barrel. I imagine a .30-06 carbine would be loud.

Saw either a 760 or a 7600 in .35 Rem. at a gunshow recently. Looked like new. Was looking for a Marlin 336 in .35 Rem. as I have a fair amount of ammo and reloading components for that caliber. Kinda kicked myself afterwards for not buying the pumpgun. Would've been stronger than the 336 and probably would've outshot it as well.
 
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If its a really good deal and you got the money, Buy it.
It will do fine at the range
 
Out of the 11 replies in this thread how many actually have experience with a Remington centerfire pump?
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Several rifles actually. :) Neighbor had a couple that were sub-MOA, but he handloaded. At the range, I've seen several shot with factory hunting ammo that were solid performers - but no idea if the OP reloads.

Still stand by my statement that the Remington pump (esp. in .30-06) is not a casual rifle for target shooting, per the OP's stated intent.
 
I shot my friends more then once at the range --- with open sights , at 100 yds. I did a 10/12" 5 shot group offhand. I also found the recoil to be almost as hard as my 45/70 --- if it was ME , unless it was REALLY cheap , I'd pass.
 
For hunting,..I'd but it. Target exclusive,..probably not. I have used a 760 in .308 for over 35 years,..and just recently picked up the 7615 to go alongside it. I happen to LIKE the Remington pumps.
 
Ok so I talked to my buddy today and Im probably going to buy it. Price is under 300 bucks and it is new never shot, maybe in box not sure, that he won in an auction. He is a big bow hunter so he doesnt want it.

Also I do want at least one decent hunting rifle. I dont have anything against hunting, I bird hunt occasionally, I just dont know very many hunters except my family who live out of state.

Plus if I dont like it, I could probably trade it for a bolt gun.

I do handload a little and wont be shooting competition with it.
 
I see we keep the same hours:D Get it, download a comfy load for it, see how you like it!
 
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