Remington Model 7600

Remington Model 7600
Type Pump action rifle
Place of origin  United States
Production history
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Produced 1981–present[1]
Variants see variants
Specifications
Weight 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)[2]
Length 42.6 in (108 cm)[2]
Barrel length 22 in (56 cm)[2]

Cartridge
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 7600 began in 1981.[1]

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
Introduced in 1986, the carbine version is available in .30-06 and .308 Winchester and is 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 16 1/2" 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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Model 7600 Pump Action Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Model 7600". Remington Arms. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Model 7600 Pump Action Centerfire Rifle .35 Caliber Special Runs". Remington Arms. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 394.
  5. "Model 7600 Synthetic". Remington Arms. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  6. 1 2 http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/7600.htm | Remington Law Enforcement website
  7. 1 2 http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/7615.htm | Remington Law Enforcement website
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