Anyone tried the NEW Remington 750 Semi Auto in 35 Whelen?

[SJB358]

If I knew a place that could tune triggers on the BLR's, that would be a great carrying rifle and have alot going for it. Scotty

There is a smith in Pa, Neil Jones, who gets alot of forum hype concerning his abilities and willingness to work on BLR triggers. I've heard there is a wait for his talents tho.

It would be worth the weight to have a nicely tuned BLR trigger. Heck, I would buy some others if I knew the trigger could be lightened. The BLR's are very accurate rifles and really are a bolt gun with a lever, but the trigger hampers them. Scotty

 

[257 Ackley]

Get yours done Scott and let me know how it is...mine isn't all bad, but could use some work as well.

 

[SJB358]

Get yours done Scott and let me know how it is...mine isn't all bad, but could use some work as well.

I just sent an email off to Neil Jones. Tried calling but I guess no one was around just yet. I would really covet the BLR much more if it had a nicer trigger and really, I would probably buy a few more of them in some different calibers I like the BLR so much. I'm not a huge Browning bolt gun guy, but those BLR's can be really accurate and with a good trigger on them, you wouldn't need a friend to assist you in pressing the trigger! Scotty

http://www.neiljones.com/

 

[BK]

I'm kind of the same way, Scotty. I love Browning O/U shotguns, High Power P35s, single shot rifles and BLRs, but the A- and X-Bolt don't do much for me.

 

[257 Ackley]

I'm kind of the same way, Scotty. I love Browning O/U shotguns, High Power P35s, single shot rifles and BLRs, but the A- and X-Bolt don't do much for me.

Only shotgun I own is a Belgium made Browning side-by-side in a 20 gauge. Does everything I will ever need a shotgun for.

 

[orchemo]

I received my 750 rifles a few months ago. Thought I would give an update:

I initially tried to re-size older 30-06 brass and had many split necks. When I loaded the brass that expanded, they did not eject very well.

I bought 100 Remington factory 35 Whelen brass, loaded up 220 Speer flat point behind a load of RL-15. Shoot great and 100% function. Takes getting use to loading the magazine into the rifles, but shot well.

I mounted a Redfield Revolution 2-7 scope in QD rings. The Redfield has a nice eye relief, is light weight, and is a great 200 yd scope.

I read up on the Timney 870 trigger improvement kit. I decided to give it a try. Easy to install. The handout included within the kit (sear and springs) could do with a better quality pictures. When to the range and the trigger was much lighter, maybe not crisp, but much better. On my third magazine, I had a full auto experience with 3 rounds of 35 Whelen. WOW...

Called Timney and set some pictures of my re-assemble. I had put the dis-connector in wrong. Thanks to the Timney people for helping fix my error.

Fixed the trigger assembly and another trip to the range. Had some failure to fully cycle the action (note about 150 rounds fired to date) otherwise the trigger was much better.

Took the rifle home, gave it a good cleaning (removing forearm and cleaning the gas ports, scub the chamber, ect).

Next range session, 40 rounds of Speer 250 gr Hot-Core over RL-15. 100% reliable, Fired great.

What I have learned in talking with the Remington gunsmiths and a local gunsmith who is also a Remington certified smith. There both recommend the following:
1. Keep the rifle clean (action and gas ports)
2. Run full power loads
3. Clean and lube the chamber area with the brush included. Before taking about a little oil into the chamber.

Overall: I am impressed with this rifle. The recoil is very manageable and more enjoyable than shooting a 338 WM. I also have a Remington 673 in 350 RM. A nice pair of 35 calibers.

Cheers

 

[DrMike]

Excellent report, ochermo. I imagine that the full auto experience was exciting, to say the least! :shock: Scotty's herd of VA deer could have been wiped out with one pull of the trigger! :lol:

 

[SJB358]

Excellent report, ochermo. I imagine that the full auto experience was exciting, to say the least! :shock: Scotty's herd of VA deer could have been wiped out with one pull of the trigger! :lol:

Good point Mike. Although, those Browning BLRs can be shot pretty darned fast! :twisted:

Great report on the 750 though. Sounds like an excellent rifle and the Whelen Is just a great one. Scotty

 

[HeathSexton]

Full auto .35 Whelen....... do you realize where this puts you on the noslerreloading.com coolness scale?!? You sir have just rocketed to the top!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will now build a shrine in your honor.


Glad the 750 is working out for you, it certainly would be a great rifle even if only used semi-auto. :lol:


Now go kill something with it.

 

[orchemo]

I am glad I did not have my 10 round mag in !!!!

 

[cloverleaf]

I know of 2 BAR's that are honest 1 inch or less rifles. One is just disgusting.....that Dang tasco scope should not give him one hole groups. Saw two remington autos, at the pulic site in for the club this year. Nothin' but trouble-but in all fairness they were not well cared for. CL

 

[btoeps74]

I'd love to have a 750 carbine chambered for .35 Whelen. I love the way them guns look compared to other semi auto's. I had my first chance to shoot one this fall. Was at the range sighting in and an older gent was having trouble getting his (30-06) dialed in so gave him a hand. The gun shot great. No misfeeds. Definitely not bench rest accurate but every bit hunting accurate. If I were to buy one I would put on a ghost ring sight or maybe a trijicon scope for the tight spots on our property. The real treat of that day is when he pulled out his other two guns that he let me shoot. 250 and 300 savages. Was my first time shooting either one. Awesome guns for sure.

 

[BeeTee]

I have a 7400 semi-auto synthetic in 308 Win (looks like a 750). A fun rifle to shoot, though it is a little heavy. It has produced a few 1.5" groups at 100 yards, but it's hard to keep consistent.

The biggest problem with it is how the barrel is attached (bolted onto) to the receiver. It shoots loose after awhile, and groups begin scattering. I use a 3/4" flare-nut wrench to tighten/remove the nut. I think that if the barrel was TIG-welded onto the receiver, it would be a tack driver. A little tongue in cheek, but....

Jim

 

[orchemo]

A couple more trips to the range, another 60 rounds of 250 gr Speer Hot Cors.

The rifle continues to shoot very well. Amazing how fast one can launch 1000 grs (4 X 250 gr) of lead down range.

For me the Jam-O-Matic internet rambling about Remington semi-autos seem more fiction than fact. For this one example, shooting full power loads and keeping the rifle clean I have not had any problems.

Is the rifle a keeper for me? Not sure, but it has been a fun project

 

[SJB358]

That looks like a super rifle really. Seems like it has been very accurate and it is alot of solid firepower on tap. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

Good report. Whilst I'm not a great fan of the semi-auto hunting rifles, they can be quite accurate. You are correct in your statement that it needs to be kept clean, but that applies to all our rifles. They are far too precious to permit them to grow dirty.