Remington 788 (243)

I wouldn't do to much to it but thats just me. It was meant to be a working mans pick up truck gun from the get go. But then again almost all of my hunting guns are "beaters" from being dragged around the woods constantly.

I got mine in 6mm (almost identical to .243) about 1.5 years ago on a craigslist trade. It was someones varmit gun with a harris bipod and a 4x16 scope on it. When I first shot it, factory remington ammo was grouping at a little over an inch. Then I got a decent load going for it and group size is now right around .5. The first time I cleaned it I found out that it had been glass bedded and the barrel had been free floated. Its a fun groundhog/coyote rifle and for 50 bucks and an old washing machine a pretty good deal.
 
FWIW: Frankly as is. I'd find something to scope it with. Nothing fancy. Even a good used scope would be sufficient with decent rings & mounts.
Then just plain enjoy it. Who knows. By covering up its history marked stock. You also may be covering up its Good Luck Charm for those who carry it afield.
243 is a great little cartridge to tune up anyone shooting skills with. I'm sure you will be pleased with its accuracy. You can always buy another Glock. But 788s are getting a bit hard to find. Hopefully you received from its previous owner a spare clip or two for this rifle. As original factory clips are indeed hard to come by.
 
I actually only have one magazine, I assume though, that for a 243, the 308 and 243 mags will work. They have the same parent case... like 40sw and 357sig mags.
 
I painted the stock on my 788 .308 , that beech is just plain ugly . They are a real bear to stain , and have look halfway decent afterwards . Sealing before staining helps some though . Much easier to paint ,and to touch up afterwards should the need arise . I have a 6-24 Bushnell on it , and it's a killing machine . It'll ring the 500 yard gong every shot , all day long if you want . It's my beater/truck gun , and is perfect in that roll . The only mod I made was grinding the top of the recoil lug to conform with the barrel , when I CeraCoated it . It looks like brushed stainless , pretty sharp with the painted stock .
 
Correct about the .243 and .308 mags are interchangeable. I had to use one for both of mine for a short time, until I could get another replacement.
 
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