Remington Model 788

smokey · Post by **smokey** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:38 pm

I have an old Remington 788 bolt action rifle that is probably 40 years old. It is 222 caliber and will drive tacks. I can't find much information on this rifle and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it?

stalkingbear · Post by **stalkingbear** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:20 pm

The Remington model 788 was introduced as an economy alternative to the model 700. Much to Remington's embarrassment it usually outshot the 700s. I currently have 2, both in 7mm08. The last year produced was 1983 or 1984, depending on who you talk to.

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:34 pm

Welcome to Guntalk-Online Stalkingbear!

R,
Bullseye

stalkingbear · Post by **stalkingbear** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:38 pm

Thank you very much. I'm a newcomer to this forum but gunsmith of 27+ years now so I hope I can contribute something useful. Neil

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:42 pm

You already have on your first post, so you can't say "I hope" anymore. Welcome again!

R,
Bullseye

smokey · Post by **smokey** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:06 pm

stalkingbear wrote:The Remington model 788 was introduced as an economy alternative to the model 700. Much to Remington's embarrassment it usually outshot the 700s. I currently have 2, both in 7mm08. The last year produced was 1983 or 1984, depending on who you talk to.

Thanks for the information stalkingbear. I knew it was an economy model as it has external locking lugs. It really will drive tacks. People are always amazed at it.
Smokey