remington gamemaster 760 in 270 win

[Jack O'Conner]

I've guided many out-of-state hunters over the years in Montana and Wyoming. 270 is easily the most popular rifle cartridge hunters bring for antelope and mule deer. It reaches way out there and does the job. I've witnessed many successful one shot kills beyond 300 yards.

Years, ago Jack O'Connor penned an article in Outdoor Life tiled, 270-The Poor Man's Magnum. He listed ballistic figures at long distances to prove the 264 MAG and 7mm Remington MAG had no practical advantage over the 270. This article is often quoted 35 years later!

I have an affection for 760 rifles. We have two on our rack. They're exceptionally well made and quite easy to master. The trigger is easy to master with a little practise. I suggest Millett two piece bases and rings. But some guys prefer a peep sight. Check out MIDWAY Shooting Supplies website.

Larry Benoit has made the 760 and 7600 Remingtons famous through his writings and impressive hunts. His book titled, BIG BUCKS THE BENOIT WAY-Secrets From America's First Family of Whitetail Hunting, has entire chapter devoted to improving and upgrading your 760. Ask your local Librarian to order it for you through the inter-library loan program.

Hope this is helpful.
Jack

[PSE]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
truth be known... its probably the best all-around combination of long range ability quick reload slim carry, rifle-ammo duo around. a man armed w/ one could hunt every affordable species in NA. i have a friend who had a mix up in Africa and used a camp gun, a 7600 in 30-06 and managed quite well.
dont go running and telling anyone else though, the gun makers have sold them on 26" HBAR fluted 325 WSSM dacota rifles w/ 6.5X20 X60 leupold VXLs.

[JuanJose-Hernandez]

there is a pawn shop here, Ben's Pawn Shop, that has one of them in 30-06 calibre. i wish i had the money to get it. it is very nice and handles like a shotgun.

[Sodbuster]

It reaches way out there and does the job.

That's what Elmer Keith said, too, except he said it more like "it's a pretty fair coyote round." I grew up with the .270, still my favorite, though the 300 Win Mag isn't far behind.

[Huntergirl]

My experience the recoil is not noticeable with regular 150-180 factory ammo, which is not premium kickbutt stuff, which wouldn't be good for an older 760 anyway. That includes benchrest shooting. We are talking 270 and 30-06, not 7mag or 45-70....

[Harley Quinn]

I was on a hunting expedition and the 45-70, 338, 7mm STW, 35 whelen along with a few more.
The 5 pound 06 I was telling you about kicked harder than any of the above mentioned, Honest. If it was a bad stock or just the light weight ???

I bought it from my cousin, when he found out I sold it he was irritated, figured I would keep it. Hey, I bought it and I sold it, big deal.

There is a sharpness that was in that gun that hurt. 45-70 are pussycats.

HQ

[Mank10]

Thank You for the Forum ! Thanks for the Add!!

Looking to purchase a very good to MINT Remington 760 CARBINE in 270 Win.

Any collectors out there looking to downsize?

Feel free to contact me at 608-333-9064

Grandpa had one and trying to find one for nostalgia purposes.

N

[GeauxTide]

270 Win is a great cartridge, even in a pump rifle. You'll struggle to stay inside of 3" at 100, but that's minute of deer. I would stick to 130gr bullets.

[jmr40]

This is a 19 year old thread.

Mank10, it would be better to start a new thread.

[bamaranger]

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.

[bamaranger]

I missed the age of this dinosaur....sorry.