Remington 788 -anyone here got one?

[RoginaJack]

yep, I've got a 222 and am using factory 50gr SP Remington ammo through it. That's the only ammo I've used, limited choice here.

As you say, the trigger takes a bit of getting used to but shoots OK. I've had no trouble with the safety or bolt release, seems good.

See target - The first 3 shots, trigger took me by surprise a bit plus scope needed adjustment but the next few rounds were OK.

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PS. QGE has a Rem 788 222 mag for sale ($75 ?) and there are a couple on used guns too.

[Stix]

Shoots good, nice one...!
Have you had it at 100 or 200 yet...?...

And what's with the trigger RJ, or what is it you have to get used to...?
Is it just heavy...?

If it hasnt been hacked at before, a good trigger man should be able to get it to a nice 2-2.5 lb...

[RoginaJack]

Yo Stix, Nah, hasn't been hacked, just a bit heavy and different to the 243Win. Tikka.

Yep, it shoots Ok at 200 - 300yds.

[gunnnie]

Yeah unfortunately the 788's were not known for light triggers. That said, a competent 'smith who knows their way around a trigger, can turn a sow's ear into a silk purse.
I had the trigger on mine done by Pete Nesbit in Casino back in '02 & it was magic.
The mod'ed 788 22PPC I have now, has also had trigger work done & is beautifully crisp & light.
I have another 788 in 22-250 & am thinking of putting a Timney trigger into it.

[RoginaJack]

Hi Gunnnie, The Timney trigger has entered my thought pattern too. Next time i'm down Casino way I'll check out Peter re costs etc....

Cheers

[gunnnie]

Good to see mate. Its been a long time since I last shook Pete's hand.
Not sure if he's still doing any smithing to be honest. Hope he is for your sake, as he is bloody good & doesn't charge like a wounded bull.
With the cost of a Timney what it is, even if Pete has put his price up, it'll still be bloody well worthwhile. Be looking fwd to hearing how you go.

[Stix]

My 788 is at about 2.25-2.5 lb mark & snaps like my Sako...crisp, with a good thud...!

But be warned...if you get the trigger done be well prepared to rebarrel it much sooner...!!

[marrinup]

Just joined this forum and good to see articles on the Remington 788, I have had one for over 10 years and just love the rifle, my favorite hunting bit of gear just so accurate and easy to use. When I got mine the trigger was woeful, pulled it apart and found the spring was a small stiff coiled job so I replaced it with one from a Parker biro, well now it is just brilliant and nice and light and crisp.
The best thing was that it cost nothing and made a world of difference to shot placement and accuracy, just got to love the 788 in 222 cal, with a decent scope hand loaded ammo. (52 gn Sierra pills over 19.5 Gns of Reloader 7), it can plug a stubbie top 10 times out of 10 at 100 m bench rested.

[RoginaJack]

Yeah, 'I've got a 788 in .222R and it shoots great. Trigger could do with a bit of work,

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[juano86]

i picked up a 788 in .222 a few months back... i havent shot it yet though, iv got it pulled apart refurbishing the stock and rebluing the barrel / action. cant wait to get it back together and have a play.

[Oldbloke]

i picked up a 788 in .222 a few months back... i havent shot it yet though, iv got it pulled apart refurbishing the stock and rebluing the barrel / action. cant wait to get it back together and have a play.

How are you going to do that?

[Bugman]

Had one many years ago. Terrific and very underrated 222. The crowning glory with mine is that I had the action bedded and then went to the local SSAA range and shot my silver award. Then went back the following weekend and shot my gold award. All using hand loads. But can't remember exact loads I used except that I was using Sierra projectiles. I ended up trading it in on something else......DOH!

[RoginaJack]

Should read previous posts and still haven't got to Casino - blame Covid 19 with boarders open, boarders closed stuff. Been a few up for sale on used guns lately.

[bladeracer]

Had one many years ago. Terrific and very underrated 222. The crowning glory with mine is that I had the action bedded and then went to the local SSAA range and shot my silver award. Then went back the following weekend and shot my gold award. All using hand loads. But can't remember exact loads I used except that I was using Sierra projectiles. I ended up trading it in on something else......DOH!

Sierra 52gn HPBT was outstanding in mine.

[Bugman]

Me thinks that may have been the projectile I used.

[marrinup]

Had one many years ago. Terrific and very underrated 222. The crowning glory with mine is that I had the action bedded and then went to the local SSAA range and shot my silver award. Then went back the following weekend and shot my gold award. All using hand loads. But can't remember exact loads I used except that I was using Sierra projectiles. I ended up trading it in on something else......DOH!

Sierra 52gn HPBT was outstanding in mine.

Same here, tried 40, 50 and 55 gn projies, some even key holed, but the 52, is simply magic stuff, dunno why but it is a marriage made in heaven

[gunnnie]

Same weight in my 223, but I think they were Nobler BTHP's from memory, over 26.5gns of AR2206. Easy .5MOA load in that rifle.
I've got to sort out loads for my 22-250 & see just how badly worn the tube is. If it can't group under 1" I'll get the 26" fluted bbl fitted, that's sitting in the safe.

[No1Mk3]

The Mrs has a 788 in 22-250, seems to shoot any suitable (1:14 twist) pill so it gets the same 50g load I use in my Tikka M55. I actually like the rifle more than my Tikka!

[Joshua.s]

I have on in 6mm rem . And can only say good things about it so far