Post by: CP on February 05, 2009, 09:23:14 AM
We’ve heard a lot about lever rifles, who hunts with a pump? What do you like or dislike about them?
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 05, 2009, 09:28:52 AM
I like them, although they do make a lot of noise in my opinion. For many years the FBI used 760s as sniper rifles.
Post by: croix on February 05, 2009, 09:41:44 AM
Post by: AWS on February 05, 2009, 10:14:24 AM
AWS
Post by: GoldTip on February 05, 2009, 10:21:59 AM
Post by: SagebrushStalker on February 05, 2009, 10:22:03 AM
That rifle was definitely the worst I have ever owned.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 05, 2009, 11:05:46 AM
Both my 30-06 and my dad's .270 are tack drivers. Dad downed a huge cow elk with it over in the Manastash at 425yds.
I think some of the accuracy issues listed here may be from not being properly maintained, optics, or simply user input. :chuckle:
Post by: ThePascoKid on February 05, 2009, 11:13:00 AM
Post by: C-Money on February 05, 2009, 11:17:50 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on February 05, 2009, 11:30:20 AM
Post by: agchawk on February 05, 2009, 11:42:30 AM
I still have it and take it out occassionally. However, I have since added to my collection and she just doesn't see the same action she used to.
Post by: jdb on February 05, 2009, 11:45:31 AM
Post by: Huntbear on February 05, 2009, 12:10:47 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 05, 2009, 12:24:50 PM
Post by: HawkenBob on February 05, 2009, 01:32:10 PM
I still have my 760 in 30-06, although it may be for sale for the right price. :)
What might the right price be? I've been looking at new ones.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 05, 2009, 01:33:17 PM
Post by: HawkenBob on February 05, 2009, 01:46:09 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 05, 2009, 01:57:17 PM
Post by: HawkenBob on February 05, 2009, 02:03:10 PM
Do you know yr of MFG?
Post by: Amsdad on February 05, 2009, 02:16:04 PM
The only issue I have with it is the scope mounted on it is an old Leupold 4X..M..something or other. It has a tendency to fog under certain circumstances.The scope is fine actually, its just that it has a fencepost reticle. I have done some research and the reticle in it does not appear to be a stock Leupold reticle, this is based on those listed on the site. The center verticle post is large and extends up beyond the mid line. But I can not bring myself to change it out, that rifle, scope and the compression rings that secure it make a fine looking vintage rifle.
Post by: jdb on February 05, 2009, 02:40:32 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 05, 2009, 02:55:03 PM
Post by: HawkenBob on February 05, 2009, 03:12:36 PM
Post by: ebusa on February 05, 2009, 03:20:39 PM
Pumps are fast, dependable, great handeling, accurate and different from eveyone else! They are one of the most underated rifles out there.
There's only few drawbacks that I have been able to remedy.
What I have learned:
1. If you have an older 760 Gamemaster with Metal Port Cover and the port cover is rattling, it needs oil. A thin coat of oil will stop the rattling. Make sure you work the action good to get the oil worked in.
2. Old style magazines need to be filed and tweaked a bit to ensure they slap right in, this also helps with the slide from potentially sticking or jamming.
3. Triggers are heavy. I had my trigger group worked by BCS, Don Barnes on GunBroker.com. I now have a smooth 3.5lb pull.
4. Shoot ammo with the chrome casings and it will NEVER jam like traditional brass. The traditional stuff seems to expand making it harder to eject out a shell. I use Winchester Supreme Accubonds.
I've done these things on my 1955 Remington 760 Gamemaster ADL Deluxe .30-06 (5 Diamond checkering) She shoots like a dream, accurate, no rattling, no jaming, action is like butter!
Post by: jdb on February 05, 2009, 05:30:56 PM
Post by: alanger on February 05, 2009, 08:32:01 PM
Post by: Gutpile on February 05, 2009, 09:28:42 PM
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I will probably be taking some heat but in my personal opinion i dont favor the pump action rifles at all.
I have one in .270 and while I love it, it is difficult for me to shoot it fast and stay on target. I've been a shotgunner my whole life so you'd think it'd be easy but it's not. I have one, I love it, but I'd damn well make sure that first shot counts. Doesn't really make sense that I can't run it fast, but I can't.
I'll choose a bolt, lever, or semi any time. I do occasionally take it out and my oldest daughter uses it for deer. It was my dad's so I'll have it forever. I wish he would have had a really cool bolt gun though.
It's personal preferance. I don't think you should take any heat at all.
That old thing shoots everything well. We're running that fed fusion 130 grn ammo and it prints it at less than an inch. Not bad for a old classic.
Post by: Huntbear on February 06, 2009, 09:27:33 AM
Post by: Aaron bosley on February 06, 2009, 03:52:35 PM
Post by: alanger on February 06, 2009, 04:43:33 PM
Post by: 300rum on February 06, 2009, 10:21:22 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on February 07, 2009, 08:45:52 AM
Post by: Huntbear on February 07, 2009, 11:12:37 AM
yeah i no its really quick (sometimes) to jack another bullet in but still i really dont like the action and i wouldnt use it for deer or big game hunting at all. maybe target shooting or just to say i have one!!! :chuckle:
I had an uncle that could make a 760 sound like an auto loader, even when changing magazines. It would sound like a machine gun going off when he wanted to unload everything in a hurry.
Post by: strutnrut1984 on February 07, 2009, 08:13:17 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 08, 2009, 02:53:01 PM
Sounds decent enough. Does it have sights?
The guy finally came through with the money for it, so its sold. :(
Post by: HawkenBob on February 09, 2009, 05:58:42 AM