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| Actually browning did make a pump recently but I am not sure if they still do.There is actually very little interest in pumps these days so no-one else is building them. |
| Posts: 3104 | Location: alberta,canada | Registered: 28 January 2002 |
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| Wannabee, I believe Browning quit making them two years ago but there's nothing wrong with the Remington. I've had a .35 Whelen in a 7600 since they first came out. My next one is going to be the .30-06 in the synthetic carbine. I don't care for Remington's bolt actions but I wouldn't hesitate to buy Remington where the 7600 is concerned. I've had zero problems with mine. |
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| Wannabee, if memory serves me correctly they first showed up in the US around 1989, and we got them up here a couple of years later. I believe they stopped making them in the Whelen around 1996 or 1997. I read on one of the boards here earlier this year that Remington did a special run of them this year but I don't imagine they'll last long. [ 09-14-2003, 07:41: Message edited by: savage49494 ] |
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| Pop, if I'm having a good day about 1.25" to 1.5". My son can usually get .9" to 1.25". Not quite as good as my .338 but good enough for what I need. |
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| Savage; I also have a 7600 in .35 Whelen that I bought back in 88-89. It carries a straight 4X Leupold right now. It is plain devestating on moose and caribou. I have never recovered a bullet form either. Ptargiman are no match either. It will also shoot aroun 1 1/2" at a 100 yards. It is a quick pointing and fast to reload rifle. I did hae a minor problem wotht he magazine from shipping it too much but worked the problem out. Love it! [ 09-14-2003, 08:20: Message edited by: daveinthebush ] |
| Posts: 361 | Location: Valdez, AK (aka Heaven) | Registered: 17 January 2003 |
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| Dave, I think the 7600 is one of the most underrated rifles around. I don't always need something as big as the Whelen and I want something a little handier, that's why I'm going to get the .30-06 carbine in the synthetic model. |
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| Thanx guys. Just ordered a 7600 in 35 Whelen. Should be here end of next week. No I an not nuts! Special order run! Sorry for highjacking the thread wannabe! |
| Posts: 3865 | Location: Cheyenne, WYOMING, USA | Registered: 13 June 2000 |
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| Pop, I think that's great, I know you will enjoy it. Wannabee, you better hurry before they're all gone. |
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| Pop: Where did you get it and how much did you pay if you don't mind my asking? Was it a new limited production run or used? Thanks. Paul |
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| Posts: 3865 | Location: Cheyenne, WYOMING, USA | Registered: 13 June 2000 |
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| Pop, THAT is impressive. BTW I like your choice of bullet weight, it seems to be the best choice for all purpose use. Congratulations. |
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