Jim Watson
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Do you mean 710? Remington 610 was a low production rimfire.
If so, the answer is
Practically everything.
If so, the answer is
Practically everything.
Do you mean 710? Remington 610 was a low production rimfire.
If so, the answer is
Practically everything.
The 100 dollar 788s were more accurate that the flagship 700 so they dumped them. I have a 24" .223 and a 18" 7mm-08. Just plain, simple and accurate.Very good info! Makes me wonder why Remington did not continue those superior internal components in later 700 models?
Front vs. Rear locking lugs. 788 had a lot more bolt flex. 788 is in reality a massive action / heavy. Knew a guy who had a custom made 22-243 Middlestead imp. He want to make sure the fire formed case filled out. So his first batch of loads he stoked them HOT! First shot smeared the brass case head all over the bolt face, ruptured the case and locked that bolt so tight the smith broke the brazed B.handle right oft. lol both them issued a squad full of cusses and momma disparagement. AHHH memories.
As I recall the 600 was similar to the 700 action but I think shorter and lighter which is very different than a 788. It was intended to be a carbine and compete with lever actions. I have also heard that it was the basis of Jeff Cooper's scout rifle idea. It came with forward scope mounts that he utilized so he did not invent them.I meant the Remingon model 600
Jim: I have long respected your postings here but I am a skeptic of the "rear lugs are weak:" theories as I don't believe the steel used in the manufacture of the bolt or receiver can be overpowered by the energy it takes to send a bullet down the barrel. I hand load but usually do not push the limits in the manuals and have never had any issues with my 6mm. The issue I think may be a weakness is of burning out the barrel by pushing velocities too far due to the accuracy characteristics of the 6mm Remington cartridge.