A Remington 783 in 7mm Rem Mag.
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Your problem, and solution actually brought back fond memories Ted. My long time hunting partner had the same issue with a Remington 788 in 243 Win with a 20 power Redfield scope about 35 years ago. He solved it exactly the same way, buy turning the scope 90*, but I do remember being confused about which way to turn the dials when sighting the rifle in! WK
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Ted,
Are you implying that your scope has to be mounted sideways - as if the elevation adjustment is now side to side and so on? All of my rifles have no problem ejecting the spent or loaded cases clear of any scope or side turret.
If what I wrote is correct about you having to mount your scope in such a way to eject cases than that’s not really a fix is it? Correct me if I am wrong.
Cheers
That is the fix, and it works perfectly.
I am not in love with the 783 at all. Just wanted to compare it to he Marlin X series, especially since they were never produced in magnum chamberings.
Turns out it is accurate enough for hunting, and some will like the detachable magazine.
Ted
The easy was to remember is that all second focal plane scopes change the point of impact in the same direction the scope adjustment moves in its thread. FFP is exactly the opposite.
Ted
I can't help but find this thread rather funny. Ted sells me a JC Higgins model 50, and much later buys a Remington 783?!? For some strange reason I feel very blessed to have crossed paths with Ted.
I have a Remington 7XX here in 243, I hate the dang thing but it does shoot ok. It's a long action rifle muddled up to work with a short action cartridge right from the factory. It's ugly, feels wrong, has questionable reliability issues, but will easily hold MOA even with factory offerings. I will never again buy anything Remington that isn't what they would call "top shelf".
PS: Ted, last year, on my last hunt with my father, I took a cow and calf at 250-275 with the Higgins. In a slight rush, I hit high on the first shot, so it took three partitions to get the job done. I had already taken a bull with my 325 and refuse to own a rifle that hasn't brought home the bacon or fur. BTW, the rifle still wears the same rings and scope, and I doubt it will ever change.
I have a Remington 7XX here in 243, I hate the dang thing but it does shoot ok. It's a long action rifle muddled up to work with a short action cartridge right from the factory. It's ugly, feels wrong, has questionable reliability issues, but will easily hold MOA even with factory offerings. I will never again buy anything Remington that isn't what they would call "top shelf".
PS: Ted, last year, on my last hunt with my father, I took a cow and calf at 250-275 with the Higgins. In a slight rush, I hit high on the first shot, so it took three partitions to get the job done. I had already taken a bull with my 325 and refuse to own a rifle that hasn't brought home the bacon or fur. BTW, the rifle still wears the same rings and scope, and I doubt it will ever change.
Just got another one from Milarm sale,, in the boring .308, I didn't have a .308 hunting rifle so with 30 % off it comes to $300 with a scope and rings!! The difference with or without scope came to $14 so went for the combo!
Edit; there is still a rebate available for the 783 for $40 so total will be around $260!
Just read my own post,, called Milarm up and added a 300 win mag, will be less than $300 and then the rebate!!
Edit; there is still a rebate available for the 783 for $40 so total will be around $260!
Just read my own post,, called Milarm up and added a 300 win mag, will be less than $300 and then the rebate!!
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Nothing to add to this thread, but how do you like that Model 50? I love mine, added a Boyds unit and it is now my go to rifle. Very accurate to boot.
They can come with or without the scope! I have one of mine coming with the scope, the others not so will see if it has the problem from the factory setup!
Edit, sorry hawk-I , I misread your post, I actually haven't recieved the 783 that includes the scope yet. However I am thinking it will be apart! Will let you know!
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Just took mine to the range for an initial sighting in, got it down to about a toonie size group with federal power shock 170gr, the Remington 175 gr core lock did not group as well, may get to try again befor deer season! Not bad for a $260 hunting rifle!
Oh yea, med. rings and bushnell elite, 3-9-40, so far, doesn't hit on ejection, I have it set way back in the rings!
Oh yea, med. rings and bushnell elite, 3-9-40, so far, doesn't hit on ejection, I have it set way back in the rings!
I have always wanted one, and Ted sold me one in all original form. It's accurate enough for any hunting I have done! It seems to love 165-180 bullets and 4350, the chrome lined barrel is a real sweetheart.
