Remington 788

Remington 788 223

I have 2 788's. One is the AI and the other is the standard. The standard will shoot 55 gr. Noslers handloads 26.5 grs. of tac or factory in the same hole. The AI will shoot 68 gr. Bergers in the same hole with 28.5 grs of tac. Neither weapon are stock 788's. They have both been altered. I have owned several 788's in 30 yrs of handloading, target shooting and hunting. The one major problem I have found with the 788 is the trigger and safety. Both 788's have had timmey triggers with safties installed. No safety problems, much better endless shooting fun. Put a Carlson stock on ur 788 and enjoy years and 100's of rounds of shooting.
I have had 2 788's in 243. Both were very accurate shooting factory ammo. I alway handload, and check rifles with factory ammo for accuracy.

The handloaded 243 is the best for long range varmit and hunting caliber when used in the proper hands. I have 2 that are 243 AI's.

If u live in southcentral Texas need a extremely good gunsmith call Tip Burns at Canyon Lake Arms. U will not be disappointed. One the best. Tip is a distributor for Mauser Rifles. Want the best? This one accurate rifle. Thanks for the ear. Born to hunt varmits.
 
A good friend of mine has a 788 in 7mm-08 and it wears a nice bauch and laumb scope. I have tried to get him to sell it to me several times but he keeps changing his mind. It's one sweet little tack driver. Maby one day.
 
I had 3. One in 222, another in 6mm. Those were woodchuck killing machines. I had one in 44 mag briefly, piece of absolute garbage.


The two good ones left because the Ex liked to spend money but would not work. I should have kept them and kicked her to the curb. Ended up doing that anyway.
 
Remington model 788 .44 mag

i have a 788 in .44 mag and was wondering if anyone knows anything about these rifles as i just purchased this from my wife's cousin for $400 did i get a good deal or did i get ripped off?
 
I almost bought one and a gunsmith warned me against it. Said they were nearly impossible to find parts for.
 
Still have mine in 6mm. Found it in a pawn shop 20+ years ago. It is a real tack driver and with handloads I have shot single hole groups @ 100 yrds. Don't hunt with it much but did take a yote with it this season while deer hunting. Don't believe I'll ever sell it.
 
I have a .243 carbine in absolutely pristine condition that my step father gave to me back in Feb of 2010, he also included the original box of ammo that was bought with the gun, there were 13rds remaining in the box. It's a good little rifle...although I do not care for the weight or the safety. My son killed his first, second and third deer of his life with it this season. So, it is a really special rifle to me now.
 
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I have 2 788's one in .308 that was given to me by my father, and the other is in .30-30 that i just purchased today--hope i didn't pay too much, but i like the 788's. Im kinda excited to load for the .30-30 and see what it can do. My .308 is a tack driver!! I got a cousin that ive been trying to get to part with his .243, but i have been unsuccessful so far :(
 
Wish I still had mine. It was a .222 with a Weaver straight 15x. It shot half minute of angle groups and took more long range groundhogs then I can remember. I sold it because I thought I needed a pretty rifle, went to a custom Sako .222, and several other high dollar rifles after. They all were prettier than that old Remington, but none ever shot any better than the 788. Ironically, I read years later in a bench rest magazine that the 788 had one of the fastest lock times of any factory trigger. Yep, wish I had it back!
 
I bought one, .223, back in the 70's and still have it. It's had a good life and is in very good condition. Won't ever get rid of it. It just wouldn't be right. ;)
 
I have a .222, .22-250, .243 Carbine, two .30-30s, a .308, and a .44 Mag. They are all quite accurate. The deuces consistently shoot sub-MOA and some groups are astounding. The .30-30 and .44 Mag are the most accurate rifles you can find in those calibers. One of my .30-30s averaged a bit less than one MOA with Hornady's new LEVERevolution factory ammo. They respond to good bedding and I have Acra-Glassed a number of mine. It is easy to do with this action. Problems with rear locking lugs are mythical. Metal does not compress. I know folks who have built Hunter Bench Rest guns on the 788 action. Some of the earlier stocks were walnut (I have a couple) and all are well designed. The bolt throw is short, lock time very fast, and the trigger fairly crisp. Did I mention that the action is very strong?

P.S. $400 is an astoundingly low price for a .44 Magnum.
 
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