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bamaranger · June 11, 2025, 10:52 PM

For the record, the .270 was released in 1925, uh........that'......100 yrs ago! It has been in widespread use and well thought of as a hunting round ever since. Apples to apples, it recoils slightly less than an '06 and is a wee bit faster with its classic 130 gr bullet. For most of us, it shoots as flat as any cartridge we will ever need for medium game like deer and hogs. Shot well, and with the right projectile, it is elk/moose and African plains game capable as well. Ammo will be available in wide variety almost anywhere ammo is sold.

The 760 pump is a regional favorite in many N/NE states. I also see quite a few for sale in FL, likely toted there by their now deceased retiree owners and being sold off by the family. I would just as soon cut off one of my fingers as sell my grandad's guns ,speaking personally. For many years the Rem pumps, the older 14/141 series, and then the 760 line were THE Pennsylvania deer rifle, as the Keystone State prohibits the use of semi rifle for big game. I suspect many go afield to this day. Used prices have skyrocketed, as "new" Remington has not as yet resumed production of the pump rifle (I think?).

The triggers are not great but work for their intended purpose, a medium range hunting rifle with fast manual repeat shots. The forearm, locked in battery, has tendency to be noisy and I have heard complaints of it spooking close game in handling . Extraction is not strong and clean chamber maintenance is a must. For whatever reason, the 760 can display decent accuracy despite its mushy trigger.

The only "building" that needs done is a solid mounting system, quality scope and a sling. Resist the temptation to mount a rival to the Palomar telescope on this rifle. A 2-7x or 3-9x will be plenty and very versatile. Many 760's wore simple fixed 4x scopes.

Wanted a 760/.308 carbine for years, but now the itch has passed.

June 11, 2025, 10:52 PM	#35
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,799	760/.270 For the record, the .270 was released in 1925, uh........that'......100 yrs ago! It has been in widespread use and well thought of as a hunting round ever since. Apples to apples, it recoils slightly less than an '06 and is a wee bit faster with its classic 130 gr bullet. For most of us, it shoots as flat as any cartridge we will ever need for medium game like deer and hogs. Shot well, and with the right projectile, it is elk/moose and African plains game capable as well. Ammo will be available in wide variety almost anywhere ammo is sold. The 760 pump is a regional favorite in many N/NE states. I also see quite a few for sale in FL, likely toted there by their now deceased retiree owners and being sold off by the family. I would just as soon cut off one of my fingers as sell my grandad's guns ,speaking personally. For many years the Rem pumps, the older 14/141 series, and then the 760 line were THE Pennsylvania deer rifle, as the Keystone State prohibits the use of semi rifle for big game. I suspect many go afield to this day. Used prices have skyrocketed, as "new" Remington has not as yet resumed production of the pump rifle (I think?). The triggers are not great but work for their intended purpose, a medium range hunting rifle with fast manual repeat shots. The forearm, locked in battery, has tendency to be noisy and I have heard complaints of it spooking close game in handling . Extraction is not strong and clean chamber maintenance is a must. For whatever reason, the 760 can display decent accuracy despite its mushy trigger. The only "building" that needs done is a solid mounting system, quality scope and a sling. Resist the temptation to mount a rival to the Palomar telescope on this rifle. A 2-7x or 3-9x will be plenty and very versatile. Many 760's wore simple fixed 4x scopes. Wanted a 760/.308 carbine for years, but now the itch has passed.