He couldn't have been that competent, or he would have figured it out and fixed it.
I have owned a number of them over the years, and know a few guys who had them as well, and never heard of such a problem.
Ted
Remington 788 Value?
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He couldn't have been that competent, or he would have figured it out and fixed it.
I have owned a number of them over the years, and know a few guys who had them as well, and never heard of such a problem.
Ted
Great gun! Like so many people, one of the most accurate guns I have ever owned was a 788 in 22-250. Used it for coyotes in the 1970's and pretty much paid for my university with it. HOWEVER, in a moment of lust after a custom made muzzle loader, it and it's K-10 Weaver were traded at Klondike arms around 1980 or so. I kick myself every time I think about it. I know have a custom stocked 788 in 222 with a Leupold 4.5-14. Lovely gun.
You should not sell it. 222 is a great caliber to load for.
You should not sell it. 222 is a great caliber to load for.
Years ago I bought a 788 in 22-250. The finish on the barrel was faded and had rust pits. The bore was pitted and dark. The stock was stripped of its finish and a coat of varnish in it place. It looked like a piece of junk but I knew these rifles have a reputation for accuracy. So I bought it, cleaned it up, refinish the stock, bedded the action and fore end and lightly lapped the 9 locking lugs. This rifle does 1/4" groups at 100 yards for the first 5 shots with factory winchester 55gr and my own reloads. It groups better than my target rifle.
I bought a Remingtom M788, 22 " barrel, in .308 in 1979 in Canadian tire in Barrie for $279.00. Probably the best hunting rifle I ever owned. I made a 450 yard, one shot, heart shot on a 6 point mulie buck with it. Couldn't beat it for accuracy.
