783 build
- Thread starter Pgabriele
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Hi, I had a 783 action that was used to build a 6mm Cr. The plastic stock they come with are throwaways. A MDT stock replaced that. The trigger, though ok, was replaced with a Timney. The barrel was replaced with an IBI 24 inch bull SS. I haven't shot much with it this year, but it handles Berger 107 (could be 108, forgot!) just fine. My range is only 300 yds so it is not showing what it can really do. No regrets using this action.
If you go to Mystic Precision, Jerry has a good write up about using this action.
Hope this helps you out.
Terry.
If you go to Mystic Precision, Jerry has a good write up about using this action.
Hope this helps you out.
Terry.
Seriously though, my 783 is accurate as hell.I have worked on some 783s. I wouldn't turn my nose up at one.
Can't see any reason not to use one for a project.
Don't know what the long term future is for 783s, though. Is the new Remington company going to put them back into production?
Can't see any reason not to use one for a project.
Don't know what the long term future is for 783s, though. Is the new Remington company going to put them back into production?
I have one in 6,5CM as well with the heavy barrel. Shoots great, trigger is actually pretty decent. .663 MOA with cheap Federal ammo. That's in the factory stock. Put it in a Oryx Chassis , didn't really like the feel. Good budget shooter for sure.
- Location
- ON, North of GTA
RemArms, the new company has 783 in their lineup.
https://www.remarms.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-783/
Here's my 783 HB 16"/223 in MDT XRS. Very nice lil target rifle.
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I have a 16.5inch barrel 783 in .308. Its a nice shooter, I had it in a MDT LSS chassis but I just didn't like the feel of using a buffer tube style stock and I couldn't get the grip to feel natural so now I'm back to the Tupperware stock (meh). I either need to work on the stock cause its noodle-ish, or find another more rigid stock for it. Other than the stock it came with, I really like the rifle, especially for the price.
The photo Gimpy Golden just posted has me thinking I might have just bought the wrong MDT chassis cause that XRS looks comfy. I might try that one.
The photo Gimpy Golden just posted has me thinking I might have just bought the wrong MDT chassis cause that XRS looks comfy. I might try that one.
- Location
- ON, North of GTA
Actually MDT has 3 chassis options for Short Action 783, LSS Gen2, XRS (like mine) and ORYX.
https://mdttac.ca/xrs-chassis-system/
https://mdttac.ca/lss-chassis-system/
https://oryxchassis.ca/oryx-precision-rifle-chassis/
And yes Brendanlfk the XRS is comfy to get behind. So much so I have one for my CZ457 too...
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- Location
- New Brunswick
I had a 783 in .223 with the 16.5" barrel. factory stock sucked so I put it in an MDT LSS gen 2 and added a Herra arms linear compensator. After that it would keep 5 rounds of Sako 55 gr soft point under an inch if I did my part. I liked the action but not the short barrel.
The 783 is a very inexpensive rifle to start a build with. I used one for a .308 build, using a MDT XRS stock, IBI 24" barrel, MDT rings and 20 MOA base, topped off with A Vortex Viper 6-24 I had sitting around. I found the adjustable trigger to be excellent for a factory unit. I did recently install a larger bolt knob as I found the Remington one small (especially when wearing gloves). It's the most accurate .308 I have ever owned.
My 783 came with a threaded bolt knob from the factory. I was surprised. It unscrewed on my at the range. The triggers are pretty decent. I bought a Tinney and I don't think it is too much of an improvement. Put a JC sendero profile 6.5 creed into a bedded Boyd's heavy laminate stock. Shoots incredible. I am a bit concerned about parts though.
