How much is a 788 Remington 243 worth?

How much is a 788 Remington 243 worth?

Recently Sold REMINGTON 788 rifle

Price Item Condition
$648.25 .243 WIN. REMINGTON MODEL 788 BOLT ACTION 243 WIN RIFLE 1981 NICE D AINSWORTH 1340-9 #9 Remlap, AL 35133 Used
$406.00 OTHER MODEL .243 WIN. REMINGTON M788 BOLT ACTION DEER HUNTING RIFLE CAL 243 WIN BARREL LENGTH” Neosho, MO 64850 Used

Why is the Remington 788 so accurate?

It has a smaller ejection port than similar bolt-action rifles, and no bolt lug raceways. A rifle’s accuracy tends to increase slightly as the rigidity of the receiver increases, as this slightly reduces barrel deflection during firing. Thus the Remington 788 has the structural foundation to be a very accurate rifle.

What gun uses 222 Remington?

Remington Model 722 bolt-action
Introduction. The . 222 Remington was introduced in the Remington Model 722 bolt-action rifle. The accuracy and flat trajectory of the cartridge resulted in the adoption of the round for varmint and benchrest rifles.

How much is a Remington 788 rifle worth?

A REMINGTON 788 rifle is currently worth an average price of $630.38 used . The 12 month average price is $646.56 used.

How accurate is the Remington 788?

A 788 chambered in 30-30 is a surprisingly accurate little package even. As noted good lock time, strong rear lug lockup, and Remington barrels are pretty decent factory tubes to begin with.

How far does a Remington 222 shoot?

222 will give excellent hunting ballistics out to 250 or 300 yards, and is perfect for both varmints and predators alike.

What kind of REM is a Remington 788?

Left hand models were offered in 6mm Rem. and .308 Win. In my experience the 788 proved to be a very accurate rifle, a sentiment voiced by most 788 owners. I own both a standard rifle in .222 Remington and a carbine in 7mm-08.

Can a remington.222 win be hot loaded?

This holds true mainly for the larger caliber offerings, such as .308 Win, 7mm-08, or a hot loaded .243 Win. For the smaller .222 and .223 Remington cartridges, this isn’t nearly so much an issue due to the lower operating pressures.

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.

How big is the barrel on a 788 rifle?

Barrel lengths were 22 or 24 inches for standard rifles and 18.5 inches for carbines (.243, 7nm-08 and .308 calibers only). Left hand models were offered in 6mm Rem. and .308 Win. In my experience the 788 proved to be a very accurate rifle, a sentiment voiced by most 788 owners.