TassieTiger wrote:I’m seeing some Remington 783’s advertised brand new at extremely cheap prices and almost no one that I speak with, recommends that model - can anyone shed light on why? Does anyone on the board have one? How do they shoot?
Thom318 wrote:I've got one in .223 that came up at the right price at the right time, as in dirt cheap at the last minute. I had two of the package scopes unusable under warranty, one bent, the other wouldn't adjust either way, so I slapped on a cheap scope, cleaned up a few rough spots in the throat and it actually shoots surprisingly well. The action is reasonable and the trigger was ok without adjustment. My mate who has Tikkas was impressed with it for the outlay. I didn't buy it for a 'forever' gun, but I figured it was cheap, ugly, but shoots well, it'll definately be good enough until I can afford something far nicer, and I don't feel bad if I knock it about a little
marksman wrote:IMO this would be something to look at, same as my 30-06
http://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=137717
or this except for the oal problems with tikka's and long cases
http://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=133929
or this one is a really good price, good for carrying
http://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=135582
30-06 is a very good cartridge
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!
TassieTiger wrote:What type of target shooting are you planning? What distances??
RoginaJack wrote:Whoops, silly me, are you close to Belmont?
SCJ429 wrote:Get to know your gunsmith who can adjust your trigger and bed the action.
SCJ429 wrote:What caliber is your Remington?
r.dunn wrote:SCJ429 wrote:Get to know your gunsmith who can adjust your trigger and bed the action.
Does the action not come pillar bedded? Is something more recommended?SCJ429 wrote:What caliber is your Remington?
It’s a .308 WIN. I wanted something similar to what I fired those many years ago as a kid (which was a 7.62mm NATO round, from memory). Also, I wanted something which actually felt like it was firing, not like the .22LR used during the safety course. Plus, I understand the 308 would be better when I make the jump to longer distances...assuming the 783 accuracy isn’t as terrible as this thread suggests it may be!
r.dunn wrote:SCJ429 wrote:What caliber is your Remington?
It’s a .308 WIN. I wanted something similar to what I fired those many years ago as a kid (which was a 7.62mm NATO round, from memory). Also, I wanted something which actually felt like it was firing, not like the .22LR used during the safety course. Plus, I understand the 308 would be better when I make the jump to longer distances...assuming the 783 accuracy isn’t as terrible as this thread suggests it may be!