Oops, CORRECTION, I meant Rem. 7600 rattle, clatter. ..

[mannyrock]

 

    Sorry guys, my prior post should have said Remington 7600, not 7400.  I meant the pump action rifle.  Sorry for the confusion.

   Regards,  Mannyrock

[targshooter]

I still hunt. I used to own a Remington 760 in .30-06. I found that on the very cold mornings in the NY Adirondacks the rifle did give off little sharp noises just being held as I stalked along. This was due to the wobble of the front stock. I also could not shoot the rifle as well offhand as I could a 742 because of the slight wobble of the fore stock. I do shoot and sight in offhand at 200 yards. At closer ranges the effect of the wobble was less pronounced. I sold it and do not use pump rifles. I do use a Remington 870 with rifle slug barrel, but it is not a 200 yards proposition and was used in the NY Southern Tier (where shotguns were required) where the max range I ever shot a deer with it was about 80 yards. Most were within 80 feet.

[CaptOnion]

There is an O-ring in the forend that needs to be put in now,and then.

[nrb]

I've used a Rem 742 and 7400 3006 for decades hunting deep woods down south. I used to use a bolt action until I noted how sesitive deer are to the noise of the bolt. The 7400 has a tight forend that makes no noise and I have killed a deer out of a herd and the remaining deer just mill around not knowing where the shot came from. I recommend the 7400.

best,          nrb

[ratgunner]

There is an O-ring in the forend that needs to be put in now,and then.

This is a good question.Did you mean the 7400 ? I was hopeing to get a good answer on this one.Some rattle when new right out the box.

[jager]

I restocked my "latest" 7600 in a Bell and Carlson stock and do not have the "rattle". On previous "pump" rifles I've used a large "rubber band" around the forearm and barrel  to quiet the slight noise when using them for "still hunting". It's much like using a piece of tape over the barrel when hunting in the snow, it doesn't hurt accuracy a bit and is easy to replace.

[ratgunner]

Good idea,I saw a used one[7600] in .35 Whelen at the local shop for 375.00 and it looks hardly used or atleast well taken care of.Maybe I will go look at it some more.

[mannyrock]

Jager,

  How did restocking your 7600 remove the rattle?  I mean, what is different about your new forestock (or what alterations did you make to the forestock) such that the rattle is now elimated?

Mannyrock
   

[jager]

Mannyrock - I just rechecked my 7600, which is a .35 Whelen, and it is a "tighter" fit and a bit larger in diameter than the "issued" wood forearm. It does still make noise after the firing pin is released, but the B&C stock seems to "deaden" even that effect.  I sure wouldn't describe it now any where near a "rattle", which was an accurate description of the wood forearm, especially "uncocked". Of course I torque the forend screw down tight and my hearing is in to the 60's   The other good effects of the B&C stock is that the wide rubber butt plate and composite stock soaks up a lot of recoil together with the natural "pumping" action effects when firing a round (just don't catch that hot round in your "paw" ). Ratgunner, the deal on the .35 Whelen sounds like a "deal"; I'd buy another if I didn't already have two  "Whelens".

[mannyrock]

Jager,

    Thanks for the info.  Are you talking about a regular Bell & Carlson pre-fit, drop in,  sythentic stock, like you would buy out of the Cabela's catalog?   [Rattle after dropping the firing pin is no problem. The deer would either be spooked or dead by that time. :-)  ]

Thx Mannyrock

[Mike103]

Good idea,I saw a used one[7600] in .35 Whelen at the local shop for 375.00 and it looks hardly used or at least well taken care of.Maybe I will go look at it some more.

That is a very good price if it is in good condition. I would rate that as a must buy! I have one and love it. Only killed one small buck with it so far. I have five 7600's and the foreams don't rattle much if you ask me. MIKE.

[ratgunner]

Well if it's still there I will put it on layaway.Thanks.

[jager]

I was referring to the "Pre-fit" drop-in  Bell & Carlson stock. Mine is black with "impressed" checkering.

[NHNATIVE]

Mannyrock, If you are just poking through the woods, or on a track, you will have no problem with the rattling. Both my 870's, 760's and 7600's rattle....If you shake them. Under normal woods conditions, with the slightest amount of care (which becomes natural), you won't have any problem. Even when changing positions. I was joking with Vermont deer hunter Lanny Benoit about this complaint, and he said "yeah, they rattle...if you shake 'em." His father at one point answered the same question by pointing to all the mounts on his wall and asked if they would be there if it were a problem. I've spooked a lot of bucks, but never from a rattling forearm. Hope this helps.

[ratgunner]

You know I just thought of something,maybe the rattleing actualy calls the deer in