Anyone familiar with Rem pump 760?

[T Bone]

The local gun shop has an old broken down Rem 760 pump in 30-06.
Stock is broken, metal is freckled with rust.
The action seems to cycle ok. It's all there, except the broken stock.

Anyone know if there are any known problems with them?

It sparks my interest because it marked at a stupid low price. I'm drawn to those old gray-steel firearms that have been used and abused.

 

[HighDesertSage]

Define "stupid low price"....

 

[pointingdogsrule]

I have a Remington model 760 in a .308 cal. Never had any problems with the gun. Used in PA. for deer. Only complaint I can think of is that it is NOT very sturdy because of the pump action. Dad bought it for me back in 1975 from a guy who was going through a divorce for $75.00.

good luck to all
the dog

 

[T Bone]

stupid low = I'd guess I could get it out the door for $175-ish.

Pointing dogs, what do you mean by not sturdy? Does it break or jam up frequently? Will your .308 shoot a group?

 

[noharleyyet]

My first deer rifle...same caliber. Replaced the broken reticle K6 Weaver with a glossy 3x9x40 Lupe....shoots 1", looks great. Son has it now.

 

[huntRme]

I wouldn't pay that much for what you describe. People I know can't get better than 4" groups with a 760/.30-06.

Killed my first and third deer with one, but they were up close.

 

[Devil Diver Down]

I have a 760 in .06, given to me by one of my grandfather's when he passed. I've taken some deer with it and it shoots fine, but I really don't care for the noisy pump action on it. It's in good shape but just sits in my gun cabinet anymore. I haven't had the heart to get rid of it, but I'll be hard pressed to ever haul it out for an elk hunt again. Think pump action followed by thundering hooves.

 

[Summitthunting]

I wouldn't bother with it, you could probably pick up a Mauser 98 large ring for $175 and have a nice project gun. The 760 may be a project, but it will never be nice.

 

[T Bone]

Thanks for the sanity check.

I'll pass on it.

 

[tarheel]

It's the pump version of the 740 semiauto family.

 

[Rooster52]

I see them show up at our local gun shop for around $250 occasionally.
I used a borrowed 30-06 on my first Wyoming deer hunt about 40 years ago.Missed the biggest buck I have ever seen with that borrowed rifle do to the scope not holding zero.Did not know about the scope when I borrowed it.
The rifle was decent but was not ever impressed with them.Soon as I could afford it I bought a new bolt rifle and still have that rifle.

 

[Southwind]

Cerakote it and put a synthetic stock on it and go.

 

[1_pointer]

For that price I'd buy it! Fixed up, it'd make a very nice truck/loaner rifle. That said, for that price I'd send it Hillbilly Custom Rifles to have him make it a 9.3X62. It'd be a timber elk rifle extraordinaire! Once he's done they look pretty sharp as well.

Yes, that's a flip up, custom peep site between the scope rings. Slap a lower powered scope on top and some loads with the 250gr Accubonds in it and start stacking critters!

 

[sbhooper]

I wouldn't pay that much for what you describe. People I know can't get better than 4" groups with a 760/.30-06.

Killed my first and third deer with one, but they were up close.

If this is the case, then they have a bad scope or ammo that the gun does not like.

I have one of these rifles that I got from my father-in-law. The gun functions flawlessly and shoots minute of angle if I do my part. They are, however, heavy, the slide can rattle a little bit and the trigger is heavy.

The gun, overall, is a decent performer, but I would never buy one personally. It is just a little bit too awkward for my liking.

My son now has the rifle, as he lives where he will not be shooting real far or carrying a rifle for a long way.

 

[pointingdogsrule]

Here is a photo of the gun part that is a "little wobbly". I believe the correct term is the slide??? Wobbles side to side when held or placed on a fencepost. Just my experience. I've had lots of fun with the gun.

good luck to all
the dog

 

[sbhooper]

Yep.

 

[redwoood]

I've got the 7600 in 270 and love it

 

[T Bone]

1 Pointer. Quit giving me ideas. That HB rifle looks cool.

I'm still finishing up my last project that you influenced me on (gramp's 721 in 9.3x62).

 

[schmalts]

Check the bore. If it is pitted bad it is not worth the money to fix it up because it will not shoot that well. If it was abused that bad there is a chance the bore could be shot.

 

[A-con]

If you get, do NOT run hot rod hand loads, stick to standard pressure rounds.

(It's a long story)