remington model 7600

[2DreamX]

im looking at getting into the hunting scene and a buddy of mine has a brand new in the box remington model 7600 30-06 that he wants to sell me for $375. i know that is an excellent price and i've heard its a good gun for someone whos just starting out but i dont know... what do ya'll think?

[mschn99]

biggest question is what your planning on huntin and what kind of range you plan on shooting...

[2DreamX]

well up here in pa the biggest thing is white tail... and anything over 150 yards is rare...

[mschn99]

sounds like a perfect gun to me.....

[2DreamX]

what kind of scope would you put on?

[jeshoyt]

Not much of a long range elk rifle, but has plenty of knockdown, and shoots flat enough out to say 250 yards, maybe even 300 but really drops like a rock beyond that. Alot of guys swear by this caliber, but not really my favorite. If you're within 200 yards most all the time you're in good shape really. My buddy has an "ott six" and swears it's the best caliber ever built, lol. Sounds like a good deal from your friend though. Pretty good all around caliber, but NOT a long range rifle.

[mschn99]

leupold or burris s3x9 IMO would be your best choice, i am personally partial to burress...

[jeshoyt]

Originally Posted by 2DreamX

what kind of scope would you put on?

(sorry marc! i'm not trying to steal this one from you, just puttin my 2 cents in!!!)

How much green do ya want to spend??? Leupold has ALWAYS treated me well, but if money was no object, Swarovski 30 mm all the way. Course I don't have one.

Burris is a quality glass as well, and since you appear to be just getting into it, Leupold or Burris are both quality choices for that rifle and what you're doing with it! I know, I'm a big mouth when it comes to guns, I can't help it!!!

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Last edited by jeshoyt : 09-05-2006 at 08:31 PM.

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by *******

(sorry marc! i'm not trying to steal this one from you, just puttin my 2 cents in!!!)

How much green do ya want to spend??? Leupold has ALWAYS treated me well, but if money was no object, Swarovski 30 mm all the way. Course I don't have one.

OHHHH...you got me there...if money was no object, sworovski, lieka, or zieze would be my first chioce...and zieze's cheaper modles SUCK..it has to be top of the line to be worth a dand with them....

i know i spelled zieze..or ziese....or however you spell it by the way...

IMO the average guy doenst NEED better than a good burres or luepold scope...I will take 600 yard shots...i practice them, hand load for them, and pack a burres signature series scope for the job..your average hunter doesnt do this, because he wont attempt that shot...

[jeshoyt]

Originally Posted by Marc

OHHHH...you got me there...if money was no object, sworovski, lieka, or zieze would be my first chioce...and zieze's cheaper modles SUCK..it has to be top of the line to be worth a dand with them....

i know i spelled zieze..or ziese....or however you spell it by the way...

IMO the average guy doenst NEED better than a good burres or luepold scope...I will take 600 yard shots...i practice them, hand load for them, and pack a burres signature series scope for the job..your average hunter doesnt do this, because he wont attempt that shot...

I have used Leupold for years and drug them things through some horrible storms, beat the heck out of them and they have never, ever let me down. I have not owned a Burris, but I know they are quality as well, and have heard nothing but good about them. There is no reason you should spend $1k on a scope when these other brands will do a great job for you no matter what you use them for. Even the lower end Burris/Leupold would do the job for you!