Remington 783

[Skadoo]

Hi all,

What's the word on the Remington 783? The 700 has a good following obviously, but can't find anyone with a 783 themselves for feedback, other than usual marketing reviews etc. which always say everything's great.

Only available in a few calibres, not sure why you'd take one over an original Remington 700?

[chacka]

The Remington 783 is a lesser version of the 700 series.

More affordable, but lower quality.

[Monty]

As above, it's an "affordable" version.

Plastic stock vs Walnut and other substitutes along the way.

RE: why you'd take one over an original Remington 700?

I wouldn't.

[Harts]

Midway price between Model 700 and 770 series in quality and price.

[Arth]

I can tell you it's not the rifle for me.

I had a feel of the 783 and a 700 at my LGS and the 700 feels far superior IMO.

Haven't shot them both, but did not like the feel of the 783 at all.

[Skadoo]

Righto. Thanks all.

Typical marketing stuff... Sounded awesome but is just less than the regular gun they offer :/

[tiki]

There is a full write up on it in the November Australian Shooter magazine if you can get a copy.

[Skadoo]

There is a full write up on it in the November Australian Shooter magazine if you can get a copy.

Sorry for the late reply tiki,

Yep I got a copy of the mag.

It got an ok write-up, didn't end up going with it anyway, but doesn't hurt to ask