OT/ for the gun guys

Ricey06 · Dec 21, 2009

I need some help. I won a gun, a Rem.7600 .308 camo carbine rifle(1 of 500 made)I only deer hunt my own land & rarely need to shot more than 60 yds.I use a Marlin .35 Rem brush gun. This year I dropped to a 150 grain,trying to lessen the damage in terms of meat lose? Would I be better off with the new gun or sell the new gun & buy a new bow to replace my Mathew"s LX? Thaks for the advise. Jeff

Mel in SW Iowa · Dec 21, 2009

At 60 to 100 yards with 150 grain bullets, the ballistic difference in drop between the bullets is insignificant.

I would have to shoot both guns and pick the one that fit me the best. Then I would probably decide
to keep both of them.

dhermesc · Dec 21, 2009

Actually if it is a "limited edition" (some are much more desirable than others) I wouldn't shoot it unless I was planning on keeping it. Only put one or two rounds down the barrel changes it from a new gun to a used gun pretty fast. If you are happy with what you have I'd keep it and trade you NEW unfired rifle for what you want.

MarkB_MI · Dec 21, 2009

Most folks associate lighter bullets with higher velocity and greater meat loss.

The handloader doesn't have to limit himself to factory bullet weights and loading. You can easily replicate .35 Remington ballistics by loading a heavy bullet at moderate velocity.

Billy NY · Dec 21, 2009

You could try ( realizing all rifles shoot different to some degree ) Federal 150 grain, metal jacket, with the end tip lead exposed (spire type bullet- if I am correct) soft tip might be a better description. I use these in a M1A1 Springfield and get excellent groups, muscle group damage is minimal even if you do hit a shoulder, it does shatter bone, one factory bullet I like, I'd like to see how it performs in other rifles, like a heavy barrel Savage tactical or similar, I thought it was just right for whitetail, after several taken with them.

dej(Jed) · Dec 21, 2009

Sell the new gun and replace the bow. Deer these days are much easier to take with a bow. It seems like when the first couple of shots are fired , they go nocturnal. Here in Pa. I take several every year with the bow. I have been at it for 48 years now and it sure has changed. It used to be that the rifle was the way to go , but we have so darn much posted property around our state that you rarely see deer moving until after dark.Plenty of deer , but no way to get at them other than early with a bow.

da-bees · Dec 21, 2009

I would think as rifles go,the 35 fits very well to what you are useing it for. As already suggested,a jacketed lead tip should not destroy unnessery tissue. The 7600 is very desiriable(especialy to lefties)and 308 is unsurpassed for available cartridges in varying weight &charge.

Gun guru · Dec 21, 2009

Congrats on your win. That is a bolt action yes? I would buy it from you, where are you located? As far as a kill shot, just shoot it right in the head! A guy I work with does that.

I dont hunt but I do a lot of shooting at my local range, it only goes up to 100yrds though. A buddy of mine has a 400 yrd range at his parents farm in south central Michigan. (I havent been there yet) I hope to be invited. If you are only shooting 60 yards or so then use a slug barrel with a .50 cal saboted round for a sure kill. Or buy the Barnes bullets, it is a hollow point that does massive tissue shock to an animal. A friend of mine shot a deer many years ago with a .30-06 and the bullet went right through the torso of a deer, it finally bled to death. He had to track it for 300 yards or so. He only shoots deer with a .30-30 Winchester now or a compound bow. (I dont deer hunt cause I dont want to gut it and clean it) I would love to just go out there and blast away at animals, but that would be irresponsible.

Gun guru · Dec 21, 2009

I just looked at the Remington website, that is a semi-auto. Ill buy it from you. That is a nice firearm, 4+1 capacity I think. Brand new price is $650 or so.

630rich · Dec 21, 2009

A 7600 is a pump action. I would keep it, and buy some leverevotution ammo for the .35 rem.

old · Dec 21, 2009

In this day and time I would keep it and be happy if all you do is hang it on the wall. May come a time when you will want 10 more of them. That gun is a pretty good all around type round and will do good for most game in the deer size. I understand the short shoots since I do that all the time and use a 44 mag at times. I took one this year with my 44 and 4 others with my SKS which the gov. guys would say has no value as a hunting weapon. By the way I have used the SKS now for 15 plus years and love it for a deer gun

Dave 2N · Dec 21, 2009

Can"t say more than just "Bingo!" to what "old" said below.

And I think a .308 is a great cartridge. Keep it.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 21, 2009

I would let the pump Remington go, espically if you are happy with your 35 Rem. Your Marlin is more than adaquate for deer (and moose for that matter) up to 200 yards. Ammo avalibility is the only advantage the 308 has for the way you hunt. However if you ever end up out here hunting Mule Deer or Pronghorns, a pump carbine is not the best choice, but it will work, quite well actually, but most guys like bolt guns and longer barrels. I once owned a 7600 in 270. Its trigger was like pulling a toilet plunger through a bucket of rocks. I also have a 760, an older version of that rifle, in 300 Savage. No trigger problems. It shoots sub 1 inch groups with 130 grain Speers. I use it for Coyotes. What amazes me, is that good bows now cost more than really good bolt rifles, like Savage/Stevens line, the Marlin MR 7and even the Weatherby.

630rich · Dec 21, 2009

only the 30-06 has more around the globe.

GeneMO · Dec 21, 2009

I dont own one, but the .308 is my favorite cartridge. Buddy had one once. Army and Marine snipers used them for years, ( and may still)

Sell the one you won, not a big fan of pumps. Use the $$ to buy a good Remington bolt action in .308.

At 60 yards with the .35, ( I have two ) use the new leveraction ammo, ( or handload) and shoot them in the neck, wont ruin the meat.

Gene

Rick Kr · Dec 22, 2009

Gene,
You are right, .308 (7.62mm) is still being used, most common in Remington 700. I think the 700 has been standard sniper issue Vietnam, a little before my time so not sure. I think some were even long action for 30-06. Maybe one for Army one for Marines.

Now you can now lug around a .50 cal sniper rifle if you are in shape, the M82. Issued since Desert Storm. Not exactly light at 35 lbs.

For the .35. If you can afford both, hang on to them. Under a 100 yards either one is more than enough gun.

Rick

MirageFlatter · Dec 23, 2009

That new 7600 will never be worth less than it is right now. Don't shoot it, oil it up, put it back in the box, and put it away, it's better than money in the bank. Unless you really need to sell or trade it, in which case other new in box, limited edition, 7600's are starting at $800.00 on GunBroker tonight. That Marlin lever rifle will be all you'll ever need for the way you're using it, very well made rifle, good brush busting caliber. And the new Hornady Leverevolution ammo makes them better yet. Keep them both!! :wink:

greygoat · Dec 23, 2009

Different answers here have said that you have a
Bolt actio, Pump, Semi auto, I read this forum
for good advice, but now i'm beginning to wonder!

Anonymous-0 · Dec 23, 2009

You will note that both wrong answers came from the same source.

MirageFlatter · Dec 23, 2009

(quoted from post at 09:50:19 12/23/09) Different answers here have said that you have a
Bolt actio, Pump, Semi auto, I read this forum
for good advice, but now i'm beginning to wonder!

The Remington 7600 is definitely a pump/slide action, very nice rifle, long used, proven design, with dual action bars. It's available in enough different calibers and configurations to satisfy the wants and needs of anyone looking for a centerfire pump rifle. Good rifle, and it was free, keep it!! :wink:

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