Remington 783’s - good, bad, ugly?

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Re: Remington 783’s - good, bad, ugly?

Post by marksman » 17 Nov 2018, 4:17 pm

if you look after this rifle you will have it a long time, IMO good choice :thumbsup: :drinks:
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Re: Remington 783’s - good, bad, ugly?

Post by r.dunn » 17 Nov 2018, 5:18 pm

SCJ429 wrote:You won't regret spending the extra money on the Tikka, I am guessing this one is 308 as well?


Thanks! Yes, I had to get .308 to use the same PTA.

Ziad wrote:The tikka t3x tac a1 is a bloody good gun. Congrats on the purchase and good luck. Which shop?


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https://www.qldgunexchange.com/tikka-t3 ... ckage.html

marksman wrote:if you look after this rifle you will have it a long time, IMO good choice :thumbsup: :drinks:


That's the plan! I plan on getting some better cleaning accessories, and investing in better quality solvents and oils.
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Re: Remington 783’s - good, bad, ugly?

Post by SCJ429 » 17 Nov 2018, 7:41 pm

Get a bore guide if you don't already have one
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