r.dunn wrote:Hi All,
I’m disappointed to discover this forum only after I have ordered (and paid for) a Remington 783. I’m new to shooting (apart from one week of training and a qualification shoot when I was in the cadets over 15 years ago!), so was relying on the advice of my local gun shop. The 783 was one option which was presented to me (noting it wasn’t the first one I was given to look at!).
In the end, I liked the look of the MDT chasis and tactical package (included bipod and scope). I’m also a fan of the pistol grip. Plus, the reviews online (apart from this thread!) suggested it was good for the class it’s in. So, I went ahead with it...
As a new target shooter (not planing on hunting in the immediate term), I’m hoping the rifle will be accurate enough as my first rifle. I’m definitely not experienced enough to notice the types of complaints people have talked about here...so maybe it’s a good thing to learn on a not-so-great rifle! Who knows?
But, I’d be interested in recommendations for my second firearm!
My review probably came across negative, but it shot okay. If you are putting it in a chassis, then a lot of the issues I had with mine are then resolved. Mine produced groups just over 1in in size with cheap Sellier & Bellot ammo, and it killed quite a few goats before I moved it on. So, while they aren't brilliant, nor would I expect yours to be a complete lemon.