Remington Model 7600
| Remington Model 7600 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Pump action rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1981–present[1] |
| Variants | see variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)[2] |
| Length | 42.6 in (108 cm)[2] |
| Barrel length | 22 in (56 cm)[2] |
| Cartridge |
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| Action | Pump action[1] |
| Feed system | 4-round detachable box magazine[2] (Model 7615 uses STANAG magazines) |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Remington Model 7600 is a series of pump-action, centerfire rifles made by Remington Arms. The Model 7600 is a progression from the original Model 760 pump-action rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981.[1] Production of the Model Six began in 1981 and was discontinued in 1987.[1] Production of the Sportsman model 76 began in 1985 and was discontinued in 1987.[2] Production of the model 7600 began in 1987 to present.[2]
Variants
There are a number of variants of the Model 7600 which Remington has manufactured over the years.
- Model 7600
- Introduced in 1981, the standard version is fitted with a conventional wood walnut stock.[4]
- Model 7600 Synthetic
- Introduced in 1998, the synthetic model is identical to the standard 7600 except that it has a matte black synthetic stock.[5]
- Model 7600 Carbine
- Re-Introduced in 1987, the carbine version is available in .30-06 fitted with a 18.5 in (47 cm) barrel.[4]
- Model 7600 Special Purpose
- Offered from 1993 to 1994, the Special Purpose model featured a non-glare finished walnut stock, a matte black finish and sling swivels.[4]
- Model 7600P Patrol Rifle[6]
- Introduced in 2002, the Model 7600P Patrol Rifle in .308 Win featuring an advanced sight system. Answering the call for a low profile, user-friendly patrol rifle, Remington now offers this durable, pump-action rifle for standard duty use.[6] It features a black synthetic stock with sling studs and Wilson Combat ghost-ring rear sights.[4]
- Model 7615 Police Patrol Rifle[7]
- The Model 7615P comes in .223 Remington caliber, uses standard M16/AR-15 style STANAG magazines and has a 16½" barrel. Just like the Model 7600P, the Model 7615P is designed to be a low-profile, user-friendly firearm for police officers to use alongside the Remington Model 870 shotgun.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Model 7600 Pump Action Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e f "Model 7600". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Model 7600 Pump Action Centerfire Rifle .35 Caliber Special Runs". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 394.
- ^ "Model 7600 Synthetic". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/7600.htm | Remington Law Enforcement website
- ^ a b http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/7615.htm | Remington Law Enforcement website