How much does a Remington 788 bolt action rifle cost?

How much does a Remington 788 bolt action rifle cost?

Remington Model 788 Bolt Action 308 Win Rifle 1975 16.5″ Lichtey 1365-4 PRICE: $410.00 MANUFACTURER: Remington

Where are the safety lugs on a Remington 788?

The 788’s bolt lugs are located in front of the bolt handle and lock into the rear of the receiver. In addition, the lock time was unusually fast. The safety has two positions and is located on the right side of the receiver, behind the bolt handle.

Is the Remington 788 Brightblade a good rifle?

The 788 Brightblade has is scary accurate. Its an awesome rifle in 223. If it was me I would haggle, but I would take a 788 over a 700 with out blinking. Looks like rain to me. I’ve had my .308 788 since 1972 or so, I was 14. I sold candy door to door to save up the $135 it cost me back then.

Is the Remington Model 788 a tack driver?

The 788 is a real tack driver BUT I’ve heard that the 308 is pushing the limits of what that action can handle.

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Where is the serial number on a Remington 788?

Check the build date with the letters on the left side of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. They’ll likely be an R or X and a P Re: model 788 serial number production year? You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Re: model 788 serial number production year?

How big is the trigger guard on a Remington 788?

Among 788s I have examined, the .44 Magnum action measured 5-5/8 inches, the .222 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and .30-30 Winchester measured 6-5/16 inches, and the .243 and .308 Winchesters measured 6-9/16 inches. The 788’s metal furniture was stamped, in the interest of economy, but take a look at the trigger guard shown in the figure.

How to find rifle twist for a REM 788 22-250?

For bigger critters or longer ranges I switched to .25-06. 22-250: Pure magic machine. P’dogs, Chucks, + 22-250= red mist. Yote ÷ 22-250 = 2 halves. Math can be fun! You must log in or register to reply here.

How big is the barrel of a 788 Magnum?

If you want one, be persistent and patient. Design features of the 788, with its rear locking lugs and rimmed cartridge bolt face, have been covered in other posts at this site. The Model 788 .44 magnum rifle rifle has a 22-inch barrel. I wanted to try it out in factory form, so it has had no accuracy work. Model 788 Action Open.

Which is the best.44 magnum hunting rifle?

Much later came the .44 Remington Magnum, the star of this post, and then the .444 Marlin, essentially a lengthened .44 Mag for lever action hunting rifles. The best combination of power and economy in shooting is the .44 Magnum.

When did the.44 Remington Magnum come out?

Since its introduction in 1953, the .44 Remington Magnum has been considered to be one of the premier handgun hunting cartridges. Handgun guru Elmer Keith loved it. Get a 22-inch barreled rifle and add 500 fps to the performance of this premier cartridge.