LarryB
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YES, he does and he said no big deal , a deal is a deal and he's happy with the one he has, in fact we were shooting it this afternoon. the 303 not the 788, I'm having the stock refinished on it so it is out of service at this time.
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Remington 788
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I have a 788 sitting in the closet, in .223, with a broken bolt handle. I bought it that way and the seller had thrown away the busted off handle.
One of these days I'm going to find someone with a lathe that can turn a new handle for me to weld on. Or should I say someone who is a better welder than me (with proper heat sinks, etc.) to weld on.
One of these days I'm going to find someone with a lathe that can turn a new handle for me to weld on. Or should I say someone who is a better welder than me (with proper heat sinks, etc.) to weld on.
I have had several of them in 6mm,243, 22-250 and 223. Sold all of them for one reason or another but should have kept the 6mm. I did get a brand new unfired one from a dealer friend of mine a couple of yrs ago and put about 10rounds through it last yr. Seems to be pretty accurate but one day I will shoot it alot more. The 6mm and 22-250 were exceptionally accurate. I just didn't have time to load for everything that I have and especially not 2 of the same thing. RG
Lucky me! My buddy in Texas called last night to tell me he found my magazine!!! Now I have a little more time to find a spare and hopefully I won't have to spend $100 on it!
Anyone looking to sell a .222/.223 mag for this rifle PM me. I will pay $50 each.
Anyone looking to sell a .222/.223 mag for this rifle PM me. I will pay $50 each.
I have a 788 sitting in the closet, in .223, with a broken bolt handle. I bought it that way and the seller had thrown away the busted off handle.
One of these days I'm going to find someone with a lathe that can turn a new handle for me to weld on. Or should I say someone who is a better welder than me (with proper heat sinks, etc.) to weld on.
Check these guys out. They can do the bolt handle repair the correct way. They may have an original bolt knob as well.
http://www.ahlmans.com/riflework.html
I traded for a 788 in .223 a couple of years ago. It has a custom monte carlo stock and a nice, crisp trigger. I have read many comments about 788s have poor triggers. I looked at my with a bright light and noticed the trigger is brown, not blue like the rest of the gun. Is it possible it's a custom trigger? Thanks
Original triggers can be anything from brownish black to dull blue. Remove the barreled action from the stock. Original M788 trigger housing is aluminum and is "unfinished", with steel trigger in one of the above hues. See if the housing has had any adjusting screws installed in it. If it does, then someone has tinkered with it.
Most untouched M788 triggers are crispy and hard to pull. I disassembled the trigger parts and stoned/polished them in my first M788, which improved the trigger. Now two of them have had that done, plus replaced springs and adjusting screws for travel and pull weight.
Timney now makes an adjustable replacement trigger, but they're fairly pricey in my opinion. Canjar once did, but quit making them years ago, IIRC?
Most untouched M788 triggers are crispy and hard to pull. I disassembled the trigger parts and stoned/polished them in my first M788, which improved the trigger. Now two of them have had that done, plus replaced springs and adjusting screws for travel and pull weight.
Timney now makes an adjustable replacement trigger, but they're fairly pricey in my opinion. Canjar once did, but quit making them years ago, IIRC?
rangerruck
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if it is a factory trigger, and hasn't been jacked with, and has been taken care of; as in lightly cleaned lube and dried once in a while, this is one of the best factory triggers ever made. but if shot a lot, or not taken care of, or oiled too much,or put away wet or dirty, then the housing for this, will wallow out the pin holes, and screw holes and such; then it becomes all mushy and icky.I think the housing is either a light aluminum, or maybe even ... plastic!!! But a good factory trigger on these , is an amazing thing.
timney makes a replacement trigger for about 80 bucks, and I have used one to fix a remmy; I must say it is darn good. make sure you have your serial number handy if ordering; I think IIrw, there is a diff in a few of the models, like an older, or newer version, and you need to get the right trigger pac.
timney makes a replacement trigger for about 80 bucks, and I have used one to fix a remmy; I must say it is darn good. make sure you have your serial number handy if ordering; I think IIrw, there is a diff in a few of the models, like an older, or newer version, and you need to get the right trigger pac.
does anyone know who makes aftermarket stocks for the 788? thanks, RG
Ramline still makes synthetics; some of the major aftermarket makers once offered walnut replacements, don't know if any still do or not? There is an outfit in Dushore, PA that makes them and they're not all that expensive.
http://www.gunstockduplicating.com/
Ramline still makes synthetics; some of the major aftermarket makers once offered walnut replacements, don't know if any still do or not? There is an outfit in Dushore, PA that makes them and they're not all that expensive.
http://www.gunstockduplicating.com/
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