Model 783 Synthetic Heavy Barrel

[Buster95]

I don't know if this has been discussed before but look like Remington have a new 783 with an 16 1/2" heavy barrel.

 

[Alpheus]

That's just bizarre looking.

 

[Markus]

Bolt handle is a huge improvement from the stack of dimes they have been using on the 783

 

[porpoise]

cool i wonder if the 300 blackout feeds any better than the 700 version

 

[danjeep]

Wash ! 16 1/2'' Barrel

 

[MartyK2500]

This platform has big potential once swapping out barrels
Will seriously consider it if ever MDT would support it fot the ESS

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Wash ! 16 1/2'' Barrel

Plenty of length there for folks pushing cast bullets at reduced velocities. I'm gonna have a good time when I get me mitts one one.

 

[Buster95]

I emailed gravel and this model will be available roughly toward the end of July if everything goes well. Remington has not begun the production yet.

 

[SuperCub]

wash ! 16 1/2'' barrel

... X2

 

[madashell]

Cheap XM3 inspired clone ?

 

[cody c]

Interesting for an entry level shooter. As much as I want to hate the 783, initial reports say they shoot better than they should.

The 16.5" barrel makes me think they are marketing towards the "hog hunter" crowd. I could see this being more suitable for the 308 or 300AAC but why would they do this for a .223 and 6.5CM? Sure in the US you can put a supressor on the end and have a decent OAL, but apparently its not easy in some states to get a supressor and that cuts out the canadian market. They should be offering a 20"-22" option for the .223 and 6.5CM as it limits their potential market, but that's just my opinion

 

[laker415]

I will be trying the 6.5 version of this setup. I have a standard 783 in 7mm rem mag and it is surprisingly accurate for the money. I would take this over an axis, and I am a savage fan.

 

[bryan.14]

Gotta love these Plastic Rifles, Must be cheap to manufacture.

 

[WhelanLad]

Where are these shorty 783s sitting in the world in 2025?
I'm interested if there's any issues, pros and cons, I would be looking at a 308, hand loading 150grainers ...

How's the weight at the front with short but heavy tube???

Who got One

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

New ones being made now are only made in 308 so far. More chamberings should follow soon I reckon.
https://www.remarms.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-783/model-783-heavy-barrel-threaded