Picked up a Remington 783 in 7mm Rem Mag a couple of days ago. I topped it with Remington's (DNZ actually) integral base/ring set and a Vortex 6-18 x 44 scope.
The rifle itself seems to be well machined and well put together. The Crossfire trigger (Accutrigger type) is easily adjusted and I have it set at about its lowest setting (around 2.5 lbs). There is no creep or takeup (other than the blade), and it breaks cleanly. The barrel is 24" and a medium contour. The gun feels very solid and has some heft to it. The polymer stock is plain but is actually very stiff, definitely as stiff as my TC Venture. It has two aluminum pillars and the typical crossbrace design within. The barrel is free-floated within the stock.
I was not shooting for accuracy today, as I just had a box of factory 140's. I was simply trying to get centered and not shooting for the tightest groups possible. I did get around 1 inch groupings, but was not set up for true bench level accuracy. I plan to try 120 grain as well as 140 over Magpro and/or IMR4350 after I break in the barrel.
One other thing I learned is that Savage 110 bases in the Leupold/Burris/Redfield STD style will work perfectly if you want to go that route.
I'm happy with the purchase. Though I live in a forested part of the world, my lease has some reclaimed mine land and 500 yard shots are possible in many areas. I'll probably limit myself to 300, but I wanted a flat shooting yet common enough round to find brass and bullets for.
I think this rifle is going to do well for Big Green. It IS NOT a 770. Definitely a step up. I think it's very much a copy of a basic Savage 110. Round receiver, two piece bolt, dual lugs, blade style trigger, and barrel nut.
You can get these in Magnums with a 24" barrel (unlike the Ruger American, Axis, etc.) , and the magazines and accessories are cheap. Boyd's also already sells replacement wood stocks for them as well.
For $369 they might be a great idea for a beater, backup gun or even primary hard use deer gun. This is the golden age of affordable accuracy, let's take advantage of it.
The rifle itself seems to be well machined and well put together. The Crossfire trigger (Accutrigger type) is easily adjusted and I have it set at about its lowest setting (around 2.5 lbs). There is no creep or takeup (other than the blade), and it breaks cleanly. The barrel is 24" and a medium contour. The gun feels very solid and has some heft to it. The polymer stock is plain but is actually very stiff, definitely as stiff as my TC Venture. It has two aluminum pillars and the typical crossbrace design within. The barrel is free-floated within the stock.
I was not shooting for accuracy today, as I just had a box of factory 140's. I was simply trying to get centered and not shooting for the tightest groups possible. I did get around 1 inch groupings, but was not set up for true bench level accuracy. I plan to try 120 grain as well as 140 over Magpro and/or IMR4350 after I break in the barrel.
One other thing I learned is that Savage 110 bases in the Leupold/Burris/Redfield STD style will work perfectly if you want to go that route.
I'm happy with the purchase. Though I live in a forested part of the world, my lease has some reclaimed mine land and 500 yard shots are possible in many areas. I'll probably limit myself to 300, but I wanted a flat shooting yet common enough round to find brass and bullets for.
I think this rifle is going to do well for Big Green. It IS NOT a 770. Definitely a step up. I think it's very much a copy of a basic Savage 110. Round receiver, two piece bolt, dual lugs, blade style trigger, and barrel nut.
You can get these in Magnums with a 24" barrel (unlike the Ruger American, Axis, etc.) , and the magazines and accessories are cheap. Boyd's also already sells replacement wood stocks for them as well.
For $369 they might be a great idea for a beater, backup gun or even primary hard use deer gun. This is the golden age of affordable accuracy, let's take advantage of it.
