Remington Jackaroo 783

[Shootermick]

Anyone know anything about the Remington Jackaroo 783? 16.5” barrel in 308 is what I’m thinking about. Mainly would be used as a hunting rifle, so doesn’t exactly have to shoot half inch groups either. I do like a short barrelled rifle.

[SCJ429]

Remington barrels can be heart breakers if you are trying for any sort of accuracy. You may be lucky but low expectations may be required.

Short barrels are only a visit to your gunsmith away. If you find a better rifle but the barrel is too long for your taste you can nip a little off.

[straightshooter]

16.5” barrel in 308 is what I’m thinking about. .... I do like a short barrelled rifle.

Methinks you won't after using it for a while.

[marksman]

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a good review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaLxZMub1aY

IMHO you would be better spending your cash elsewhere but that's just my opinion

[CrackThump]

go like raytrade's page on instagram or facebook and you could win one for christmas in 223 308 or 6.5.

[Blr243]

My rem with a 16 inch barrel is sort of similar it’s the sps tac. Very accurate 300 BLK. Thick barrel soft rubbery non slip very quiet stock

[Shootermick]

What’s the reason straightshooter? Muzzle blast/jump, recoil?

[sungazer]

That was just a terrible review to sit through. I didn't know if the guy was trying to make cryptic hand jesters at first. That bolt with the rust, Shooting from a lead sled, and 1.46 best 3 shot group what would of it been if a proper sample size was used, 10 is acceptable 22 if you like statistics.

Sorry shooter mick but it reaks of cost cutting and cheapness. The sling studs made as part of the plastic stock. I would put money down you would have trouble with those into the future. I would look at other alternatives.

[Shootermick]

That was just a terrible review to sit through. I didn't know if the guy was trying to make cryptic hand jesters at first. That bolt with the rust, Shooting from a lead sled, and 1.46 best 3 shot group what would of it been if a proper sample size was used, 10 is acceptable 22 if you like statistics.

Sorry shooter mick but it reaks of cost cutting and cheapness. The sling studs made as part of the plastic stock. I would put money down you would have trouble with those into the future. I would look at other alternatives.

I’m starting to think you’re right. Ruger Ranch maybe? Another short barrel or even the American which is a bit longer.

[JimTom]

Mate I would steer clear for the reasons already mentioned above. I have a Ruger American Ranch, admittedly in 300AAC, not .308, and I am
Not sure that the Ranch comes in .308, but for a setup that cost me under $800, it shoots well.
Maybe consider the Predator, think it comes in .308.

[Elmer]

...Yeah I agree with sungazer, it looks like a pile of trouble....be best used as a club.

[flutch]

Remington barrels can be heart breakers if you are trying for any sort of accuracy. You may be lucky but low expectations may be required.

Short barrels are only a visit to your gunsmith away. If you find a better rifle but the barrel is too long for your taste you can nip a little off.

I found it was everything else about the rifle that was letting down the accuracy, after i messed with the trigger and then replaced my stock on my 783 it became a sub moa machine. the plastic stocks on pretty much all remingtons are completely ******, I dont know how anyone ever uses them. but this is especially true for the 783 range. its like they used plasticine to make the damn things. in any case, theyre not worth buying in plastic, sure in laminate or wood. but not plastic. costs too much to retrofit

[SCJ429]

You must have got lucky Flutch and got the Remington rough as guts barrel instead of the usual rubbish quality. These rifles are built for about $200 so you can't expect quality machining. From what I have seen, no one makes a better $200 rifle than Howa.

[straightshooter]

What’s the reason straightshooter? Muzzle blast/jump, recoil?

A 16 inch barrel in a small caliber or a pistol caliber can be very handy.
In 308 22 inch is about the right compromise for handiness, muzzle blast and efficiency especially if in a light sporter configuration.
With a 16 inch barrel in 308 muzzle blast and muzzle flash can be very distracting for some and troublesome for others.
Keep in mind that commercial 308 ammunition loads are generally optimised for maximum performance in a 24 inch barrel and with a barrel 1/3rd shorter there will be a much higher shot discharge pressure (sorry I have forgotten the correct technical term) leading to unforeseen problems such as rapid muzzle/crown erosion.

[scoot]

I cut down a 26" sps varmint to 18" and changed the stock. Last time out shot 6x 5 shot groups (3 with brake 3 without) all under an inch @100. Averaged .6 using federal 150g bulk powershock. Maybe I'm lucky but as mentioned above I think the s**ty plastic stocks don't do any favours.

[flutch]

You must have got lucky Flutch and got the Remington rough as guts barrel instead of the usual rubbish quality. These rifles are built for about $200 so you can't expect quality machining. From what I have seen, no one makes a better $200 rifle than Howa.

i have a hard time thinking that remington would invest in an entirely separate system of tooling (millions of dollars) to make ****** guns. and then sell those guns for next to nothing and make no money back on their sub par equipment. so thus I will happily back the idea that these barrels are button rifled with the same s**t as the rest of the range. the other issues are all things that can probably be sorted out but tweaking things, my breech is a little tight no matter what rounds, thats in part due to their ejector design, but ultimately if they used different buttons to rifles these vs the other factory barrelled actions I would be very surprised, now in saying that remington had a massive problem with quality control for a while now from the top of the range to the bottom, I bought mine knowing I could buy another barrel made after market for like $280.

Howa make an exceptional rifle, however I prefer the triggers that they used decades ago on the CMC Mountaineers instead of the HACT now. My 223 shoots 0.4 groups at 100m with hand loads.

[flutch]

to the OP my mutterings are all aimed at telling you to NOT buy a 783, get a howa instead.

[SCJ429]

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i have a hard time thinking that remington would invest in an entirely separate system of tooling (millions of dollars) to make ****** guns. and then sell those guns for next to nothing and make no money back on their sub par equipment. so thus I will happily back the idea that these barrels are button rifled with the same s**t as the rest of the range. the other issues are all things that can probably be sorted out but tweaking things, my breech is a little tight no matter what rounds, thats in part due to their ejector design, but ultimately if they used different buttons to rifles these vs the other factory barrelled actions I would be very surprised, now in saying that remington had a massive problem with quality control for a while now from the top of the range to the bottom, I bought mine knowing I could buy another barrel made after market for like $280.

Howa make an exceptional rifle, however I prefer the triggers that they used decades ago on the CMC Mountaineers instead of the HACT now. My 223 shoots 0.4 groups at 100m with hand loads.

It is hard to understand why Remington can produce a rifle with a ton of issues and then a Sendaro or 5R that shoots well. Perhaps they use the new tooling for the premium line and when the tolerances are worn they shift it to the budget line. Whatever the cause, I would not recommend a budget Remington.

I dare say that your reloading skills Fluch are much better than the average bear and you are able to extract more from this platform than others might.

[flutch]

not really cobba, all I did was load to the specs that would give me almost the same FPS as stated on my factory ammo so I could continue to use both. and that was that.

also strong possibility that remington doesnt have the very few top notch barrels made either in house or in the same facility, but granted it could be a case of newer tooling gear on the new stuff and shifts down the line as it ages... all I know is they wouldnt be spending money on deliberately s**t stuff. cos no business would beyond sole trader handiman operations as theyre the obvious exception lol

[Shootermick]

Ok. Definitely a no to the 783 then. I’ll make a new post about another 308 that has caught my eye...