Remington 7600 Durability?

[lgm270]

Thinking of a Remington 7600 pump gun in 8x57 with a 20" barrel.  Kind of a fun gun, but one to be shot more than the average once a year hunter would shoot his .308/30-06.

Does anyone have any experience about the ability of the  Model 7600 to stand up to regular use, as to infrequent once a year  sighting in and hunting use? 

What kinds of parts breakage should one expect?  Operating problems? 

Almost everything I've read about the 7600 has been positive, but all was from hunters who did not necessarily use them for year round general shooting. 

[targshooter]

I had a 742 that had durability problems. When Remington repaired it and sent the rifle with an accompanying letter back they did suggest the use of a Model 760, which did not batter itself to malfunctioning through its semi-automatic operation. The 742 had been used for competitive shooting and failed after about 3500 rounds. Remington stated that the rifle was not designed for such use, repaired it and declared that upon its next failure to function the rifle would be irreparable. Thus, I would guess that the 7600 pump (supposedly the 7400 is more durable than the 742) would stand up fine to the use you envision since Remington recommended the 760 for use the 742 could not tolerate.

[lgm270]

I had a 742 that had durability problems. When Remington repaired it and sent the rifle with an accompanying letter back they did suggest the use of a Model 760, which did not batter itself to malfunctioning through its semi-automatic operation. The 742 had been used for competitive shooting and failed after about 3500 rounds. Remington stated that the rifle was not designed for such use, repaired it and declared that upon its next failure to function the rifle would be irreparable. Thus, I would guess that the 7600 pump (supposedly the 7400 is more durable than the 742) would stand up fine to the use you envision since Remington recommended the 760 for use the 742 could not tolerate.

Many thanks for your response.  I've heard of and seen many function problems with the 742, but know little of the 760 or 7600.  Thanks .

[257 roberts]

I got my first 760 back in the early 70's and got other one about 10yrs ago,they will last as long as any other gun,just shoot it and take care of it and it will out last you!!!!

[Mckie Hollow]

The 8x57 would be very interesting. I'm a long time fan of the cartridge. Keep us posted.

[Dave in WV]

The 760 I had has held up for several years of being shot regularly. I guess a 7600 would be the same. I would keep a little oil on the rod the forearm slides on since there's an O ring inside the tube the forearm mounts to and that  the O rind slides on the steel rod. The O ring wearing out is the most common thing I've read/heard of wearing. I would not run hot loads since the extractor is the same type the 700 rifle uses. A gunsmith told me the only 700 extractors he had replaced were due to the owners using hot loads.