I've always loved the old plain Jane 788 Remington, having had several over the past six decades. All were great shooters. The 308 was particularly accurate with cast bullets. A buddy has had the object of my firearms desire for years. A 788 30-30. Today, after good naturedly badgering him for fifteen or more years to let me buy it, he calls and asks if I'm still interested. YES!!! All he has shot in it is lead and that is what my plans are. We arrived at a fair price (to both of us). He said he'd share his load data.
I have a dozen 30 cal moulds, all the way from 115 to 200 grains as well as sizes from .308 to ,311.
To say I'm pumped would be understatement.
Now to look at my scope supply. And get casting.
Sadly, after we finished the deal, he told me of health problems and why he is downsizing to spare his wife some grief at clean out time.
I have a dozen 30 cal moulds, all the way from 115 to 200 grains as well as sizes from .308 to ,311.
To say I'm pumped would be understatement.
Now to look at my scope supply. And get casting.
Sadly, after we finished the deal, he told me of health problems and why he is downsizing to spare his wife some grief at clean out time.
