Why so few pump rifles

[Birdhunter1]

The Remington 14 & 141 had a twisted tube magazine that allowed for pointy bullets. The twisted steel tube forces the cartridges to set up in a way that is not tip-to-primer. But the Savage 170 magazine is set up like a typical tube mag.

That's the answer I was looking for as I know the lever action manufacturers have taken an approach with calibers to not chamber them in calibers that are often loaded with pointed bullets.

So in that Savage 170 is there any safeguard or have there been any accidents on record of bullet tips setting off a primer they are stacked against under recoil?

Thanks Abel.

 

[wyohome]

BTW, would LOVE to get a Remy 760 in .308!!

The downside of mine is the balance point is cold steel and the slide rattles. Once you learn to work around that they are very reliable handy weapons.

Notice the wear on the forward part of the receiver, very cold in cooler climates.

 

[bushmaster1313]

Does the bolt tip up in the Remington 760?

 

[VA27]

Rotating bolt in the 760.

 

[wyohome]

Rotating bolt in the 760.

You can kind of see the locking lugs in this pic.

 

[saturno_v]

The Rem 760/7600 is a popular choice in Alaska as hunting/defensive rifle

I love my 7600, very accurate, light and handy.

 

[Abel]

So in that Savage 170 is there any safeguard or have there been any accidents on record of bullet tips setting off a primer they are stacked against under recoil?

Yes. This gun is chambered for only the 30-30 round. But hear this: Remington makes pointed 35 Rem. Marlin owners with 336 levers shouldn't use that bullet in their tube mags. It is, and should be, up to the shooter to know what kind of ammo to use in his/her gun.

 

[Col. Plink]

what's the best way to mount sling attachments for the Remi 760? It's all mine lacks...

 

[SwampWolf]

For the butt stock, a standard swivel base stud. For the fore end, Uncle Mike's makes a "fore end bolt base" for the Model 760 (1968 and earlier), part no. 1221-2 (1"); a system that I prefer. However, if your 760 was manufactured after 1968, you will have to use their band type base, part no. 1441-2 (1")-both parts come as a set that includes the rear stud and quick-detachable swivels. WWW.UNCLEMIKES.COM; 1-800-845-2444.

 

[Birdhunter1]

Yes. This gun is chambered for only the 30-30 round. But hear this: Remington makes pointed 35 Rem. Marlin owners with 336 levers shouldn't use that bullet in their tube mags. It is, and should be, up to the shooter to know what kind of ammo to use in his/her gun.

That answers my question on that issue then if that one gun is only chambered in 30-30... and I could see how that caliber in a pump gun could be rather handy as I own a Marlin 336. For what it's worth on the rest of your post I am very familiar with almost all firearms shy of a few styles I am just not fond of therefor don't know much about. Thank you for clarifying and educating me.


Now I want a Savage 170 in 30-30.... THANKS ALOT!!!

 

[Abel]

Now I want a Savage 170 in 30-30....

You are not alone in this world. I know a few folks that want'em.

 

[Birdhunter1]

I like 'playing' with the 30-30 and now thinking of my 870's I could see a pump 30-30 being 'fun'.

 

[NJS]

Does the 'heavy weight' of the pump action rifles add to the accuracy in the larger calibers?

 

[SwampWolf]

I rather doubt it. Extra weight, in and of itself, doesn't necessarily equate to better accuracy.

 

[JeffsJeep04]

I've hunted with my 30-06 7600 carbine alone for the last 12 years. My dad got it for me for christmas the first year I could hunt. Only failed to put meat on the table one year (and that includes the year the scope crapped out mid-hunt). I'm finally stepping up to a bolt action gun for the stand, but I'm going to put a williams peep site on the remmy and use it for my stalk gun. It will still get use 50% of the time and I'm sure it's deer slaying years are FAR from over.

My main reason for going with a bolt gun is simple...as stated, the triggers are terrible on these. It's really hard to get a clean shot off at long range. I've done it many times, but it's more work then it should be. Isn't really a lot that can be done for them from what I found, so it's going to be a woods gun. I wouldn't get rid of it for anything though, what a sweet handling rifle!

My dad has used his standard length 7600 since the 70's. He had a peep site on it until I started hunting when he put a scope on it. He's gotten one deer since then. He hates the scope, so I think I'm going to pick him up a peep site for his birthday this year. Hard to beat on that gun, IMHO.

 

[murdoc rose]

I think most people keep their pump rifles, I never seen them floating around. I did see one labeled as shotgun once in a pawn shop.

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors /// My Remington 760 .30-06 is still puting down the whitetail.

I think you don't hear much on Pumps because of the Bolt action. It was the next big thing so the manufactures had to hype the bolt up over the pump.

If you are used to shooting an 870 shotgun go get a 760 rifle and you will never miss a lick.

 

[Hangingrock]

In decades past Remington series pump rifles were extremely popular in Pennsylvania. The Winchester M94 and Savage lever carbines/rifles were also popular.

Probably the methods of hunting have changed. There seems to be a lot of tree setters. The bolt rifle has gained in popularity along with telescopic of extremely high magnification.

 

[Buckshooter]

I have a 760 carbine in 308

 

[VA27]

Supposedly Savage made the 170 in 35 Remington. I've never actually seen one, but I'll buy the first one I find.

 

[farmallmta]

How about owning a bolt action shotgun and a pump action rifle? Nothing like being contrarian.

 

[Heavenlyfire]

I love my pump 22's. Grant it they are over 100 years old but I love them. They are very accurate and easy to use.

 

[chevyforlife21]

rattle traps, inaccurate.bad balance

 

[Heavenlyfire]

I'll take it!



Forgot to tell ya that it is also a 104 year old rifle.

 

[MetalHead]

I missed a chance at a pump centerfire many years ago, but my little Remington model 12 pump rimfire is one of the few guns where the receiver is not overly long for the round. Kick myself I didn't grab one goin cheap in 22 Rm Special and convert it to shoot 22WinMag. If I could have bought a used Remington of Pederson design in 357mag I wouldn't own the Marlin 94T now.