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Mr. Whimsy · January 25, 2013, 11:59 AM

There is a new Rem. 7600 18.5" carbine I have my eye on. I would rather it came in .260, but no one listens to me. Anyway, I think I can put a Choate youth shotgun pistol-grip buttstock on this rifle and have a very handy carbine. I may or may not reduce my loads for it depending on the recoil.

So, owners of 7600 carbines in 30-06: what velocities are you getting?

Also, is there a faster 30-06 powder more suitable for 18.5"?

BTW I have already heard the rumors of "200 fps velocity loss" and pretty skeptical. I hunted with a 16.5" Mini 14 and the velocity loss had no effect whatsoever on the deer I shot, so it is merely for academic purposes that I want to know.

January 25, 2013, 11:59 AM	#1
Mr. Whimsy Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2010 Posts: 147	30-06 18.5" chrono data? There is a new Rem. 7600 18.5" carbine I have my eye on. I would rather it came in .260, but no one listens to me. Anyway, I think I can put a Choate youth shotgun pistol-grip buttstock on this rifle and have a very handy carbine. I may or may not reduce my loads for it depending on the recoil. So, owners of 7600 carbines in 30-06: what velocities are you getting? Also, is there a faster 30-06 powder more suitable for 18.5"? BTW I have already heard the rumors of "200 fps velocity loss" and pretty skeptical. I hunted with a 16.5" Mini 14 and the velocity loss had no effect whatsoever on the deer I shot, so it is merely for academic purposes that I want to know.