bailey bud
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I took the 788 to the local range.
Wasn't expecting much, since it's iron sights.
Wow - what a fantastic shooter!
The 100 yd target was busy all afternoon with hunters sighting in.
My son (13 yrs old) loved the rifle. We shot at 50 and 75 yds ---- and got consistent 2" groups on a paper plate. (remember - we're talking 13 yrs old with iron sights).
Only problem --- we were shooting some 15 yr old reloads that came with the rifle --- and a couple of rounds burst/cracked near the neck. I got rid of the re-loads immediately.
The safety leaves a bit to be desired (plastic). The magazine release knob is also hard plastic (no issues - just seems like it could be better).
We're going to pick up some Leverevolution rounds from local dealer for hunting purposes. (1300 lbs at 200 yds!).
My prediction - This rifle is going to get loved a lot. It is a great shooter.
Wasn't expecting much, since it's iron sights.
Wow - what a fantastic shooter!
The 100 yd target was busy all afternoon with hunters sighting in.
My son (13 yrs old) loved the rifle. We shot at 50 and 75 yds ---- and got consistent 2" groups on a paper plate. (remember - we're talking 13 yrs old with iron sights).
Only problem --- we were shooting some 15 yr old reloads that came with the rifle --- and a couple of rounds burst/cracked near the neck. I got rid of the re-loads immediately.
The safety leaves a bit to be desired (plastic). The magazine release knob is also hard plastic (no issues - just seems like it could be better).
We're going to pick up some Leverevolution rounds from local dealer for hunting purposes. (1300 lbs at 200 yds!).
My prediction - This rifle is going to get loved a lot. It is a great shooter.