Rem 7600 not staying locked

BoogieMan · January 5, 2013, 08:49 AM

I have had this gun for 20+ years and it probably doesnt have 200 rnds through it (hunting gun) I also have my fathers much older 7600. Recently when shooting the older gun I noticed that the slide doesnt unlock until you move the fore grip. This I am told is quite normal and makes sense seeing as my 870 and BPS are the same way. My 7600 will open when shooting. Sometimes the cartridge is 75% exposed after the shot. I will mention that I have only noticed this when shooting from the bench. When I hunt I shoot and reload in case I need another shot. (LOL I never have)

oneoldsap · January 5, 2013, 12:49 PM

Your gun is working as it should , your dad's isn't !

PawPaw · January 5, 2013, 03:27 PM

Yep, the 7600 unlocks after the shot. If you're at the bench, the interaction of the bench and the forend and the recoil will move the forend and the action will open. That's part of the charm.

big al hunter · January 5, 2013, 11:22 PM

Like pawpaw said, perfectly normal for a pump gun. They are designed to be shot from field positions, not the bench. Also it is safe to shoot at the bench.

BigPoppa · January 6, 2013, 11:51 PM

Absolutely what PawPaw said, I have had my 760BDL for about 33years(bought in 1980) and mine doesn't have 200rds through it and it looks brand new.

January 5, 2013, 08:49 AM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Rem 7600 not staying locked I have had this gun for 20+ years and it probably doesnt have 200 rnds through it (hunting gun) I also have my fathers much older 7600. Recently when shooting the older gun I noticed that the slide doesnt unlock until you move the fore grip. This I am told is quite normal and makes sense seeing as my 870 and BPS are the same way. My 7600 will open when shooting. Sometimes the cartridge is 75% exposed after the shot. I will mention that I have only noticed this when shooting from the bench. When I hunt I shoot and reload in case I need another shot. (LOL I never have) __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

January 5, 2013, 03:27 PM	#3
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	Yep, the 7600 unlocks after the shot. If you're at the bench, the interaction of the bench and the forend and the recoil will move the forend and the action will open. That's part of the charm. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

January 5, 2013, 11:22 PM	#4
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Like pawpaw said, perfectly normal for a pump gun. They are designed to be shot from field positions, not the bench. Also it is safe to shoot at the bench. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

January 5, 2013, 12:49 PM	#2
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	Your gun is working as it should , your dad's isn't !

January 6, 2013, 11:51 PM	#5
BigPoppa Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2008 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 166	Absolutely what PawPaw said, I have had my 760BDL for about 33years(bought in 1980) and mine doesn't have 200rds through it and it looks brand new.