783 build
- Thread starter Pgabriele
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Ya not much in the way of options like stainless and left hand. I am a lefty shooting the 783 at the range only so not too big a deal. Would like to take it hunting once in a while though...
Thinking of selling it and finding something left handed suitable for the range and the bush.
Thinking of selling it and finding something left handed suitable for the range and the bush.
The 783 uses a sandwiched recoil lug. The projecting lug is not the same size as the 700's lug; a Model 700 lug jig won't work. So if you are rebarreling a 783, you will have to come up with a way of keeping the lug indexed when the barrel is torqued into place.
- Location
- ON, North of GTA
I just used a paint marker for a witness mark across action and lug ring. Once barrel nut starts to snug the lug stays put.
Indeed it does beg for replacement. I installed one of Pacific Tool & Gauge's bolt knobs, by shaving down the factory bolt knob and threading it. I do like that teardrop bolt knob on yours.
Indeed it does beg for replacement. I installed one of Pacific Tool & Gauge's bolt knobs, by shaving down the factory bolt knob and threading it. I do like that teardrop bolt knob on yours.
I just turn the handles out on the lathe as needed. Generally use either CRS or pieces of scrap barrel. Scraps of barrel are good - already have the pilot hole for tapping. I use 5/16-24. After the machining is done, I just blast and blue.
I chose this platform for my first “build”.
Initial cost was an advantage, along with a good reputation plus a design which allowed me to perform all the work in house.
It’s very well supported from a multitude of manufacturers so you are not stranded without parts options, not as popular as more established actions so selection isn’t as good but you do have choices of products for pretty much everything.
I went with an MDT chassis with a folder, added a rail, installed a prefit barrel with brake and put a threaded bolt knob on it.
I haven’t done the trigger but I’ve been thinking about it, nothing wrong with the factory one though so someday, maybe…
Very enjoyable project at an affordable cost, plus I learned a few things along the way.
I’d recommend you go for it.
I have one in 308, I am in the process of showing my friend that his 5500$ setup is marginally better than budget stuff. i will have less that 1200 total and intend on making sure he eats his words. ive tested it so far with a 4x12x40 bushnell banner 2 scope and im confident that i can group well enough with it. hand loads for sure... good luck!
I'm fond of the 783, they are a decent design and easily my favorite of the "cheap" designs. The trigger can be made to be alright, usually takes a bit of tuning. As stated, the stocks are cheap injection molded beaters, you can goof around with them to make them better by adding supports or shimming or skim bedding or whatever, but that's mostly a science project vs. just buying a B&C stock or MDT chassis - there's a bunch of options out there.
So I think it depends on the intention for the rifle. If you want to hunt with it, I would drop it in to a B&C and tune the trigger, scope it, and enjoy. If you want to use it for precision shooting, I would look at a chassis and trigger replacement, scope it, shoot it until the barrel falls off, then re-barrel it and keep shooting.
As far as "bones" go, the 783 is a fine rifle. I hope Remington puts them back into production as a low-cost option for a decent out-of-box shooter and starting point for rifle builds.
So I think it depends on the intention for the rifle. If you want to hunt with it, I would drop it in to a B&C and tune the trigger, scope it, and enjoy. If you want to use it for precision shooting, I would look at a chassis and trigger replacement, scope it, shoot it until the barrel falls off, then re-barrel it and keep shooting.
As far as "bones" go, the 783 is a fine rifle. I hope Remington puts them back into production as a low-cost option for a decent out-of-box shooter and starting point for rifle builds.
