I unfortunately had a 788 chambered in 6mm stolen out of my pickup in about 2003. I was so thoroughly heartbroken. I've since replaced it with another 788 in 6mm I found at an auction a few years back and I'm happy to say that my awesome and amazing wife just got me a 788 in .308 for Christmas today!! Two of my favorite calibers in my favorite underdog rifle! Great video!
I now own 4 of these fine classics and they are all shooters off the bench and in the field. I procured mine in the following calibers: 7mm08, .223Rem, 22-250, and .308Win. The .223 was mint and is my pick of the litter. You are right, these gems are no longer a secret and the price reflects this fact. Like you, I love the vintage stuff and "they don't make them like that anymore" mentality. Newer is not always better. Thanks for your always informative videos.
That's fantastic Johnny. Not easy to find - especially the 08 or the .223. Come to think of it - they're all getting scarce. Not easy to find a better or more accurate rifle than a 788. I was looking at the 788 and some of the black budget rifles offered lately - no comparison and the 788 accuracy is legend. Well done finding 4!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks! Always good to find another Remington 788 rifle aficionado! I actually stumbled upon one at a gun store quite by accident and an old-timer standing nearby offered his sage advice to buy it. From that point on I scoured online auctions and pawn shops and all in-between to gather these calibers. I must admit I'm envious of your two I don't have- the 44 and 30-30 would be awesome to own! Congrats on finding them!
I have a .233 bought circa 1980. It was an inexpensive weapon and looks it, but I handload and it's amazingly accurate. What else matters? I do wonder why more bolt actions don't feature detachable magazines and its 4-round magazine could be better.
My brother had a .308 years ago We got ahold of some Military Match ammo. 168 grain bullet. That round was loaded to run M14, never shot anything that kicked so hard in that light little rifle.
My first centerfire Rifle was the 788 Carbine in .243. I still have her and for whitetail hunting, she is still my go-to gun. I have had Her now for 25 years. She has never failed me, misfired or jammed. She has always been around MOA with factory ammo. Hopefully one day she will be my son's first rifle, but it will be hard to give her up! Great gun.
I have to agree with you again. The 788 was a super accurate rifle. I had one in 22-250 when I was a kid because that's what I could afford at the time I think I paid 219.99 brand new and it was one of the most accurate rifle's I've ever owned. I foolishly traded it in year's later on a fancier Remington 700 that never did shoot as good. I really enjoy your videos, it's great to see someone that really knows rifle's on here.
Bought one in 1980 in 7mm 08. Was pretty much the only rifle I could afford at the time. As I remember it was very inexpensive. This gun still out shoots most of my other rifles. Unfortunately it is almost forgotten in the back of my safe. Your video has inspired me to get it out. Thanks.
Think my .243 was $83 or was it $183 new in '81 or '82 with a box of Federal 80gr. For years I thought of making my own thumbhole mannlicher stock for it.But mine is also collecting dust since back problems keep me out of the woods. With the reloads I worked up for it it was a 200/300/400 yd neck shooting SOB. Last couple weeks I been thinking of getting mine out and maybe making that stock. Thought about finding another in 243,7mm08,or 308 that the barrel is worn out on or pretty bad shape to make something out of it with a new barrel,trigger,etc.back then. Now the steam is rolling once again.
I posted this elsewhere. But Im going to do it again I feel that strongly about them. Rem 788 the hardest working utility rifle ever made . They were made economically and I believe Remington thought of them as a 10yr "throwaway" . Hahaha , they even rattle w/ an empty clip in when brand new . All that I own and have ever had were ALL tough in the field. Everyone a shooter . Easy to breakdown and work on even in hunting camp .
I agree. The 788 is one of those rifles that was visualized as something other than what it turned out to be. Except for the sometimes weak brazing on the bolt handle - the 788 is as good or better than many, if not most rifles out there. I have yet to see one that did not shoot - irrespective of cal. I had a dozen at one time - only have a lonely .243 left - and I know I can put that rifle in anyone's hands and they will hit with it, understand it, and recognize the value and strength in it - even if they don't know guns all that well. Actually - I now remember I have a custom .223 on the large action (strange) as well.
My uncle always hunted with one of these in 6mm Remington. I've always liked the design because it's something "different" than the all too common Mauser 98 type actions.
Excellent description of the 788, well done! They truly are an underrated rifle, my wife has a 788 in .243, previously it was her dad's farm rifle. It is a real tack driver, although it doesn't seem to handle the same loads my rem 700 .243 can. I've found it likes 100gr projectiles with moderate loads and regularly shoots well under MOA without issue. It is super accurate, with mild recoil, a perfect rifle for her.
I have a 788 in 308, I did shorten the barrel down to accommodate crawling through brush. with a 4x scope, it is still my favorite. (Second favorite is a 6.5x55 Swede Mauser.) I guess I am just a Luddite. the 788 is 46 years in my possession this year.
Just bought a 788 308 carbine in excellent condition. It joins my Remington 540 X and 540 XR, single shot 22 target models with similar rear-lug design. 308 carbine was made in 1980, according to Wikipedia. Thanks for your video -- it peaked my interest in one.
I had a 788 in .222 that I foolishly sold a few years back. Have several newer 700's that are not as accurate. I've been on the hunt for another since, 1/2" groups all day! Live and learn! Great video.....as usuall!!! Thanks
Oh goodness!!! I had one in 22-250. One of my most accurate rifles. I would love to have it back. In later years of production, they came out in shorter barrels. If I remember correctly only the 222 and 22-250s came with the 24” barrel in the later manufacture years.I maybe wrong... I wanted to upgrade to and Model 700. The dealer ask me why I wanted to trade as the 788s were out shooting the 700s. Thank you for this review.
I have owned an early left hand 788 in .308 since the early 70's. I got it used for $100 with a no name scope. That old rifle will shoot cloverleaves at a 100 yards. One thing about the light barrel is it does heat up after several shots.
The .308 I owned years ago was at least as accurate as any Model 700 I have ever owned. When they were discontinued, the story in gun circles was that Remington was embarrassed that their budget bolt action was in general more accurate than their premium rifle. I tend to give this credence.
What a great rifle! I wish they still made these! This rifle and the Savage 340 were perhaps the best "budget" rifles ever made. Both were known to be very accurate. TBH, they were better than many of the more expensive rifles. I hunted for decades with a friend that used a Model 788 in .243 for hunting our west Texas whitetails. At the time hinged floorplates with discrete releases and nice walnut stocks were all the rage. Box magazines which protruded, even a little, were considered cheap and ugly. The birch stock was plain and without any figure. Times have changed, detachable box magazines are "in" now, and no one wants a fancy walnut stock anymore...they want camo or black synthetic. Remington messed around with all sorts of "replacements" for the 788. Should have just stayed with the original. If the 788 was fitted with a composite stock, it would be as modern as tomorrow and probably half a pound lighter. (it wasn't a light rifle) If Remington made these again, chambered them in .243, .308, .223/5.56, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 put a composite stock on it and sold it at the same price point as they did in the 70s (adjusted for inflation, of course) they would soon dominate the market.
I always thought a proprietary box magazine for a hunting bolt action rifle was useless. They point of the hunting rifle is versatility, you got boolits and you got gun your good. An extra mag is just stupid and asinine I agree 👍🏻
@@YourLocalR3NecK You have a point about the magazines. And for hunting, I never needed a quick change of magazine in over 50 years. It DOES make loading and unloading faster, which can be an issue if you have to get in and out of vehicles, cross fences or climb trees or into tower stands. But I never found that to be much of an issue for me.
@@garyK.45ACP yeah that’s true they can be very quick and easy to use in certain cases. But for a hunting rifle (lever or bolt) I prefer an internal mag. Just one less part to lose, go wrong, or have to find more of. I just find the normal hunting situations to be most common for most folks
.243 Remington Model 788 for 37 years now. Got it from Montgomery Ward when all of the Dept Stores stopped selling them (I guess not enough profit). Got mine for a little less than 300 bucks (closeout). Worried about the model that was going off while safety was engaged (allegedly) I researched to make sure my model was not one of them. Learning that the model 788 is so sought after, I now have realized how much they are worth. I can actually make my money back and a night at the movies. Been such a great, accurate rifle, I read that it is the nine locks makes it so accurate. My son, fixing to turn 18, has already claimed it (smart young man).
I worked logging 30 years ago for a old guy and when my wages amounted to 300 bucks he gave me a 788 in .308. In trade. My first deer rifle ,I was 15 years old. The rifle quickly became like a trusted old friend you'd never consider not grabbing it as your first choice no matter the task at hand. After the second day of fall deer season it resumed its place almost a natural extension of my arm . The 788 rifle survived a house fire and when I refinished that beach stock it turned out the nicest dark brown- gray that i could of hoped for. The smoke soot and water had washed into the stock as a dark stain. I took coyotes and dozens of whitetails with the 788. I have and have had dozens of rifles and shotguns and nothing compares to that 788' accuracy ,reliability, or vericitilty . A workhorse a saddle gun , truck gun and the first one I'd grab off the rack on any given day. Sadly due to politics at all levels and an unjust system where u don't have to brake the law or do anything wrong in order to have your rites trampled and private property seized, I no longer possess my favorite cherished Rem.model 788 .308. After reading this review and comments l am certain nothing will make me happier than to find a 788 to hang on the first rung of the rack and replace that old 788 that so comfortably felt such a part of me. Once you've had what is to u personally " the best " the rest just fall away when it comes to your reach for choice. Mine will always be a 788. .308.
Always the most informative gun videos on RU-vid. Straightforward, no nonsense, man I miss my 788. Unfortunately people seem to think that if a gun is old it's worth 20 times what it should.
Hi Arthur - thank you so much. And yes - what happened to the values we used to have. The 788 is a gem of design and a lasting, reliable and accurate value. We should go back.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns do you only review long guns? I dearly love revolvers, I have a Smith and wesson from the early 70's, a Colt vintage 1933,and a top break my grandfather gave me from around 1890. It's amazing to see the craftsmanship that went into them. I told you that I was looking into a budget coyote gun (Axis) but then I spied a nice Colt detective special, sooo.
I had one of those in 7mm08. Yes the bolt handle does break off. I repaired it. My repair method was much stronger than the original. Excellent shooter too. Unfortunately it was stolen. By the way the 788 was also offered in 30-30 win. I have one. It allows loading brass with pointed bullets. My favorite 30-30 at the range. Makes the 30-30 a 300 yard tack driver.
The 788 30-30 owners club is a small club indeed; you are very fortunate - as you know. I've been looking for years - no success. So I bought a Savage 340 and pretend it is a 788. : )
I got the itch a few years ago to get a Remington 788. I found several on Gunbroker, but one in particular that was listed by Guns America caught my eye. After contacting the seller we struck a deal and I bought it. When I recieved the little rifle, and I noticed that someone painted the stoch with brown paint, and the rciever and bolt were painted black. After I cleaned the stock and all metal surfaces, I was pleasantly surprized to see an American black walnut stock, and the blueing was still in good shape. I refinished the stock with Tru-oil, and the last few coats were wet sanded with 600 grit and hand rubbed with very thin coats of tru-oil. It turned out slick as a ribbon. According to the date of manufacture it is a first year model made in June of 1967. It is .in 222 Remington, a pleasure to shoot, and extremely accurate, printing tiny nickel sized groups at 100 yards. Nice video, and a compliment to a real workhorse of a rifle. Well done presentation.
I bought my son one in .222 nearly 40 years ago. His son now has it and is so proud of it! Great gun. New comer to your RU-vid channel. Need to know more about you and your background. You are very informative without a know it all attitude! Really enjoy watching! Thanks!
Hi Ken - A 788 in .222 - fantastic and now part of family history. I'm just a simple man; grew up here and there - always liked reading and studying everything actually, and thought sharing what I know might be interesting to people. Thank you for being here and all the best to you and your family. Stay safe.
I have a Marlin in .22 with the same wood stock. I stripped it, stained it(twice because first stain was not dark enough), refinish it, and hand checkered. In truth, way too much work for these kinds of guns, but it did look better.
Hi Justin, We are on the same page. When I had no money I still knew guns and how to work on them. I refinished stocks and what have you. I never was happy with how the white wood stocks turned out. The factories have stain and lacquer in one spray. I had to stain and then match and some areas absorbed more stain etc... I'm sure you know it all too. Anyway, character building exercise. Have a nice weekend.
Mike I found a 788 in 44 Magnum. I had never actually seen one in the wild and was stunned to find one at auction here in Canada. I can't wait for delivery. It'll be reconditioned with a new Timney Trigger as this one has seized apparently. I'll check it out and clean it as they used a lithium grease in that trigger and it may have hardened. But regardless, easy to replace it required as I've done this before on my 788s. But truly lucky to ever find one. I've been looking for 30 years here in Canada and have never ever seen one. This video was a reminder what a great rifle these are. I've wanted one for deer hunting and really like that 44 magnum. Thanks for doing this way back when
I have a 788 in 6mm Remington. Super nice to shoot. Bought mine from a friend 20 years ago for $150 to shoot coyote. I never thought much about it but after reading here, thinking I got a sweet deal!!! 😃 Maybe he needed the cash?!. The metal and blueing is nice but stock needs re finished. It’s a sweet, easy, simple and accurate rifle. Hoping my son will take his first Muley with it soon. 6mm Remington Ammo is getting tough to find and expensive. $1.75/round!!
The 788 is a fine functioning rifle and your review is up to its usual standard of excellence. E-mail me and we'll catch up. I had one of these in 6mm Remington.
I have two purchased in the 70s. I free floated/glass bed and put Canjar triggers on them. One is in 6mm and the other in 22-250. My family have to have shot a couple of dozen deer with the 6mm. Both shoot well under an inch with the right handloads. Back in the day they were frequently used for benchrest (with action sleeves) because of the fast lock time.
I had one in.222 Remington in the early 70s I traded it in for a .243 win because at the time I could only afford 1 rifle and I could hunt deer also with it. Now years later I wish I still had it.
I have one in 222 I have killed dozens of deer with it. And used it for a varmint gun. It's one of the best dam riffle's ever made. I've shoot dimes with mine at fifty yards. My longest kill shot was at 275 yards on a running ground hog or what some people call a wood chuck. Darn good shooter. the only thing I don't like is the safety. it is to easy to swich from safe to fire.
You inspired me to buy a 788 in 22-250. I haven't had a chance to fire it yet so I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping it's as good of a shooter as I've heard. My stock looks like a factory stock, but it sure looks like Walnut instead of Beech, which is why I paid a little more than I really wanted to.
Have had 788 in22/250 since 1974 still a tack driver. It still can shoot 1/2 moa at 100 yds & less than 1moa at 200 yds.The rifle is probably better than I can shoot at 72 yrs old.
I have been shooting my 788 in .243 with the short barrel since 1988. It has shot consistently since that time with shooting inside. 5 cent piece (sorry Aussie coin) at 200 metres. ,magnificence in its simplicity.
I bought one in 223 last year. Have original owners manual. Also have the Remington sales catalog. In the catalog Remington claims that it is the fastest cycling bolt action currently being made. (1975.)
788s are great memory. I have never owned one but friends have. A new neighbor of mine collects them. He has every model made, including carbines and .44 Mag and .30-30.
Got one in .222 Remington back in '93. Traded with my dad for it. Love it. Done quite a bit of custom stock work to it. Reshaped pistol grip to be more European in style, tapered trigger guard OD radius and cold blued (still holding up), stripped and custom anniline dye stained stock. and cut veneer inlays to depict a triple deuce card hand in the buttstock (different woods used on each side). Cut forend tip off and attached rosewood/ebony tip. Flared rosewood pistol grip cap also attached. WAY more customization invested (luckily all labor) than the perceived value of the 788. My recommendation is IF you can get your hands on one of these DO IT!. Don't know how or why but these rifles are shooters!
I would love to see a picture of the work you did to your stock! I recently took my .308 apart to refinish the stock and I'm scratching my head with what to do to the beech wood. I was thinking maybe a cerused black with white grain, but not sure how that would turn out and how the India ink would work with the beech wood. Let me know if you have a picture of yours I can see!
I have the 788 in 7-08 carbine and 222 Remington in rifle barrel length. I like them both very much and accuracy is always excellent. I also have a Cooper 21 in 222 Remington and while the 788 isn't as accurate on a best day for each, the 788 shoots everything very well. From 45 to 55 grain bullets, and terrific with the Sierra 52 or 53 BTHP. If I absolutely had to hit a dime at 100 yds, I guess I'd use the Cooper. For anything else - the 788 works just fine. And it's just fun as heck to shoot.
They actually made these in 30-30 also. If you handload, and don't have tube magazine rifles laying around, you can load pointed bullets with a decent ballistic coefficient and stretch the range of the 30-30 out to about 300 yards for deer. More bullet selection than just 165 grain LeveRevolution. It's a great truck gun.
Thanks for the video. Ever since i was a kid (i'm now approaching 50) there has been something about the shape and looks of the 788 and it's rimfire cousin the 741 that just appeals to me somehow. I finally aquired one last year when i bought a .222 in rough condition as a restoration project. I sanded the stock back and used Birchwood Casey True Oil and personally i think it's a rifle that looks great with a blonde stock. The 788 was renowned for it's accuracy and that .222 was no different. Despite it's age and rough condition it still shot ragged one hole groups. They were available in .222, .223, .30-30, .44 Mag, 22-250, .243, 7mm-08 & .308. I hope to one day find one in .30-30 but i don't know if any were imported here in Australia.
Hi Michael, The 788 is an unsung hero - a rigid action and supremely accurate rifle. You probably have the best cal. In .222 the 788 is as good as it gets. I have a mag for a 44 Magnum 788 - I'll have to check. With the rear locking lugs they could chamber rimmed cartridges. Great design.
My dad has a 788 in 22-250 that looks like it’s straight out of the 70’s. But he swears up and down that it’s the most accurate rifle he has ever shot. Better than anything on the market now. I’ll definitely be putting that to the test lol
Bought one in .222, shot a 52gr. Match hollowpoint reload. Took a lot of groundhogs with it. Also reloaded 40 gr. Lead bullets that I liaded dkwn and used it for squirrel hunting. I now have one in 22-250.
Have a cousin, that had one in .22-250. I'm guessing he bought it back in 1978 or 79 brand new. Only paid a little over 200 bucks. Super accurate rifle
In 1978 you could buy the 788 new with a cheap scope for $125.00 at Woolco down here in TX. I bought my Rem 700 ADL for $188.00 instead because I wanted a .30-06. Years later, I got a 788 in payment for a job I had performed. It is in .222 and one of my favorite and most accurate rifles.
Just grabbed one of these in 308 for $200 CAD. Unbelievably accurate for being older than I am. The stock looks beautiful and just feels well built compared to half the rifles I've handled. Definitely a keeper for the collection. Thank you for the video!
Great video,I don't own a 788 but have had the prevalage to shoot 4 different guns a222,7mm08 308 243 all were excellent shooters to bad Remington doesn't really introduce it it will give any of the new rifles a run for thier money like you I think they feel good in your hands some folks say thier ugly ,not to me maybe Remington should have put a stock on them kind of like the 700 bdl. I did see a custom stock on one at a gun show ,looked real nice black grip cap and forever end cap and white spacers !
I'm the lucky one. I have all the 788's except the 44 mag. To expensive for my blood. I also have all the .22 line as 580, 581, 581s and the 590 in 5mm mag. I love the 788 and don't plan on getting rid of them at this point.
You are lucky indeed - no one I know has the works as you do - and I know what you mean about the 44 - so scarce and expensive; on the other hand - they don't go down in value. Cheers!
I bought my 788 in 308 in 1978 after i got out of the service, it came with a tasco 4x scope, I still have this combo, I need to take it out of the safe and send some rounds down range!
You made a comment about stripping the finish and getting a pale or white stock that can't be refinished to look very good. The early 788s were sold with a walnut stock (I have one) and those stocks can easily be refinished and look great. After a few years of production Remington switched to a pale Birch stock, to save money, which was stained to look like walnut. To refinish those stocks you have to reapply a light walnut stain prior to applying the finish. I have used Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil with great results on both types of stocks.
I have a 788 in 222 love it. Reload 53 grain boat tail hollow points with 20 grains of reloaded 7 gun powder. 3 holes at 100 yes. touching one another.
I have one that my dad left me in .223 that has never been fired.He bought in in 1975(only year it was made in that cal.),mint condition.I was with him when he bought it.At the same time i bought one in 22-250,excellent rifle,sadly i don't have mine anymore.Thanks for the video.
I had one I bought in the early 80s in 243. I put a cheap Bushnell 3 X 9 scope on it and could never get the scope reticles to align with where it wanted to shoot. It shot high and I ran out of adjustment. I also couldn't find a load that shot better than 2 MOA with it. It also had a bad habit of going off safe when carried in the woods. I finally put a 2x 7 Japanese Tasco scope on it and use it to this day for deer/coyote with factory ammo. I tried free floating and never got it to shoot to my satisfaction.
Biggest problem in the rimless calibers is the “finger nail” extractor. Improper sized reloads can make it hard on them and replacements may be non existent. Hammering on bolt to remove stuck case can break handle brazed joint. Use caution in reloading. A wonderful rifle!
Best rifle that out beats the 700 model... I have one in 308 and the other Two was 222 and 243 that I've seen only. Because of the trigger recall and out shoots the 700 for being a beginner or begged rifle Remington stopped the sale... It matches my Ruger M77 MK II even though they are two different brands and maker it's beautiful having both side by side
These rifles were made from 1967-1983..I just acquired my dads 788 44 magnum..it’s a very rare rifle as it was only made in 1967.he bought it in 1971 for $75.I never once seen him shoot it.
Thanks for posting that; the prices of guns and just about everything else have moved up dramatically - as you know. Certain models, such as the 788 - have accelerated in price even more. Many viewers requested me to start a sort of gun stock market - not a bad idea. Firearms generally have held their value along with real estate and gold and a few other things. According to my records, the interesting thing with firearms is they have never experienced a price collapse. There has been no gun "depression" or gold price dropping hundreds etc... Quite interesting. And of course, in certain parts of the world today, a firearm is worth more than gold, bonds, cash or anything else. Anyway, huge response from me to a small note. But yes, I see 788s changing hands around the 1K mark if the condition is there. All the best.
Excellent buy then and they remain excellent buys now if in decent shape - I see them change hands between $550. and $800. - you did well and had a fine rifle for years.
My dad bought his new in 1973 in .308 out of a Sears catalog I believe. It was the gun I was always fascinated growing up looking at tucked safe away. I have it now. Still shoots great! I'm 33.
Hi Gage - I wish I had a solution - there are so few just as you say. I usually just keep looking and waiting and eventually do find the item. Sometimes it takes a long time. I suppose it is a bit like hunting.
my 6mm 788 with a 2 lb timney trigger shoots 103 grain ELDX into .313" total hole size for 5 shots at 100 yds... its far more accurate than any other gun i own... will never part with it... when it wears out spin on new barrel and go
I hadn't realized you made this video. I have one in 308 as well that I got for free. Someone had burned holes into the stock and glued military buttons into it (Bubba gun) so I was embarrassed to carry it until I added a Boyds stock. I hunted wild pigs with it for years. Deadly accurate, reliable firearm. The magazine is a bit noisy but a piece of cardboard will fix that. I heard they discontinued it because it was out shooting the model 700's and hurting sales. Mine sits in the back of the gun safe now but I'm sure a grandchild will carry it one day. It would be cool if they sold the design to a small company
Hi Jeff! You made my heart skip a beat haha! I have to find one! Always wondered why they used birch or beech or whatever it is - these fine rifles deserve walnut. Thank you for telling me!
Sorry to be commenting on this so long after the original post. I don't know if you will see it. I bought a 788 in .44 magnum in 1968. It's the most accurate 44 I've ever shot but pretty heavy for that caliber. They only made the 788 in rimmed cartridges (44 and 30-30) for a couple of years I think when it was first introduced. I have an old Weaver V4.5 on it.
Hi Freddy - I like the 788 as you can tell and there is no need for a 9 lug front locking bolt action - the Mauser does everything that needs to be done with 2. IMHO
I’ve carried this gun for decades. It’s heavy, the mag protrudes, and the safety is relatively easy to bump off. (I just walk with my thumb on it, and check it a lot if on my back) But man, does that gun shoot. Never once failed to feed. I’ve shot groups at 100 where the bullet holes all touched. Love that gun. Sure wish my stock still looked like yours......
Life itself use to be this simple. No one had AR-15:s but these types of deals were like candy in a drug store. Now you can't find a walnut stock anywhere. Or ash or whatever. I had one of these in a 308 with a 18 and half inch barrel. Tack driver. My dad got rid of because the safety was kinda loose. Could have been wise. My cousin has one in a 6mm Remington. He's filled the freezer time and again. Guess I can get a synthetic creed more now.
I hear you. I notice a few more walnut stocks showing up lately. The CZ Lux is a fine example but there are several. Thanks for the note. Best of luck buying a rifle and hunting.
I bought my first rifle today. A 788 in .222. I looked up the serial number date codes and I believe mine was manufactured in 1982. I had spent weeks researching a great .22 rifle for a beginner shooter. I’ve watched most of your videos and came across this one and remembered seeing a local hunting shop had a used 788 for sale. I did a bit more research on the gun and decided to buy it ($500 CAD). I’m new to the rifle world and am learning more every day. What seems to be a consistent opinion is that “they don’t make them like they used to”, which I suppose I am betting on being true with my first purchase. The stock is pretty beat up and I’d like to refinish it. Do you have any tips or recommendations? Thanks for the videos. I appreciate how informative they are and really am enjoying learning from you!
my brother was always the type of guy that always needed money so when he was broke he would sell his guns, so come around hunting season he would get the erg to go hunting and wouldn't have a rifle, these 788 Remington's would always be his choice lol back in the 80's l think you could get one for about 180 dallars, since we hunted deer and elk he would try to get one in a 308 but one year all he could find was a 7mm o8 he killed a huge 6 point bull elk with that little 7mm that year lol, you could get these with a 22 Inch barrel or a carbine with a 18 in barrel neat basic hunting rifles that got the job done.
Great note Greg - I was a lot like that; sometimes no boots even. The good news is that as inexpensive as the 788 was - it was and is one of the best rifles. Your brother did well! Hope you still hunt together.
