Remington Model 7 .260 Remington

[Pagosa]

Remington Model 7 .260 Remington stainless steel. I purchased this rifle for my daughter and it’s currently too much recoil for her, she probably needs a .223/.243. We shot it 8 times and it shoots good. Comes with a ZEISS Terra 3x 3x9, a spare composite stock, and two boxes of Remington match 140 grain. $1400 or it’s staying with until she gets older. Thanks for looking. Preston

 

[El Jason]

Why not load some reduced rounds?

 

[TN2shot07]

I wish I could justify another Model seven, these are hard to come by. Since you have the extra stock anyways why not add some weight and a good recoil pad. These Barnes are loaded with 120 grain, may also reduce the recoil some. Same thing I shoot out of mine in 7-08, hell on deer https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...n-120gr-tsx-bt-rifle-ammo-20-rounds/p/1316644

 

[Pagosa]

I’m going to take you guy’s advice. I put on a limbsaver on it to get our eye away and I will try some handloads. We will try it over spring break in the next few weeks. I appreciate the advice. Preston

 

[Bambistew]

Can you add a mercury recoil reducer? Basically drill a hole the butt and insert 2lbs of weight. Shoot light bullets.

That's a fantastic little rifle. They are hard to find and non longer made. I wouldn't part with it.

Also maybe pick up a Howa mini in 6.5 grendel. Hardly any kick and are quite reasonably priced. I think it's a great starter rifle. My son hopefully will have a chance to use it on a caribou this fall.

 

[howl]

People go to a lot of trouble to avoid using a 223.

 

[Oak]

People go to a lot of trouble to avoid using a 223.

Not a legal caliber for big game in some states.

 

[El Jason]

I’m going to take you guy’s advice. I put on a limbsaver on it to get our eye away and I will try some handloads. We will try it over spring break in the next few weeks. I appreciate the advice. Preston

Bullets in the 110-120 range and some H4895. If you can’t find any let me know and I can meet you in Missoula or somewhere close.

 

[Pagosa]

Bullets in the 110-120 range and some H4895. If you can’t find any let me know and I can meet you in Missoula or somewhere close.

Thank you so much! Preston

 

[mtmuley]

People go to a lot of trouble to avoid using a 223.

Like elk hunting? mtmuley

 

[Caseknife]

@Pagosa try the Barnes 100TTSX, or the 85gr Hammer Hunter, both should reduce recoil dramatically if you don't try to push them to the max.

 

[El Jason]

@Pagosa try the Barnes 100TTSX, or the 85gr Hammer Hunter, both should reduce recoil dramatically if you don't try to push them to the max.

Run them hard though. Copper bullets need velocity, and I wouldn't reduce them too much. If you do, be mindful of that in your effective range calculations.