Modern QD mounts are a world of difference from that antique B&L oddity. I have Warne QD rings on rails for both my WWII Springfield and my slightly younger Czech Mauser. Very practical and solid system. Both return to zero every time and the rails with cutouts for magazine loading are a little less ugly than the usual tacticool crap.
I could never grasp the utility of tip-off mounts. Leaving a scope flapping on the side of the gun doesn't seem to make much sense. Either I want the scope on or I want it off (foul weather and/or rough country). Also, as I recall those bases, like all Weaver bases, were made of aluminum. That soft metal does not bear up well in situations of constant changing use. Yours may hold zero but I talked to a lot of folks who claimed theirs would not.
I'm very much in love with my Warne bases and rings. I swap scopes on my .375's at will and make regular use of the open sights. Also my AR...6-18 on and off as I wish and regular use of the iron sights. Changes it from a DMR to a more high speed rig.
That's exactly what I'm talking about!
Love the 760 Gamemaster’s - bought one in 1981 for $219. In KMart, a .30-06 for whitetail in the PA woods and later Bear in Maine. Took it to Montana 1998 for my first Elk. They are accurate enough (mine 1.5” 100 yrds 3 shots) and nothing gives you a faster/more reliable 2nd shot —- great for quick follow up on wounded game or shots at running big game. The triggers are usually “shotgun quality” and similar to the Remington 870 but thy can be worked on (some gun smiths specialize in improving these triggers) and after being worked on the become good to very good (not a Jewel but good). A few years ago I purchased another 760 Gamemaster .308 in MINT condition, I like them that much and plan to add a .243 when I find one in excellent condition. The largest number of these guns were sold in PA - as semi autos prohibited, the .760 pump was the “fastest alternative” and much more reliable
The Carbine’s bring higher resale value especially if they are in calibers other then .30-06. I know many like the shorter barrel but I found it of no benefit (the standard barrel is only 22”) and you certainly lose some velosity out of that 18” barrel....not that 150 fps makes that much difference. What I did to make this rifle a little more nimble when slung on my shoulder and walking thru the woods - remove the iron sights (they seem to snag on every low branch) and that also cleared sight picture for my low mounted scope. My ultimate acquisition would be a 760 in .35 Whelen and they did make them but they are a rare find and costly - $1500-$2500 in excellent condition.
The trigger assembly is easy to remove (I can’t change a ightbulb and even I can do it). You can then just mail out the trigger assembly. I believe there are at least two Gunsmiths that specialize in these triggers and I will post a name/address if I can find it.
I've owned several over the years and taken a few Pennsylvania Whitetail with this one too. Great woods gun. This one is a 30-06 in the carbine model.
Ontario, I agree you don’t want an overly light trigger but there’s never a disadvantage to a “crisp” trigger - even good competitive shotguns have better triggers than your average Remington 870. I think the real disadvantage is any trigger that is only good for “running shots”, that would Not work as well on a long standing shot - where a crisp trigger is desirable. 3 lbs should work for both but nothing over 4lbs...at least Not for me.
