783 in 6.5 Creedmore

[d2wing]

I gave my 700 in 243 to my Grandson and have been thinking of a replacement. I was considering doing a build. I just saw a Remington 783 in 6.5 Creedmore for $325. I am not a big fan of 6.5 Creedmore but I am warming up to it. It comes with a scope that probably is worthless but I have one waiting to be mounted. Depending on how it shoots it would be a back-up rifle, or maybe something to build on. So opinions please. 783 a decent hunting rifle, does it have potential to shoot cloverleafs with maybe a new barrel and minor work? I know Loonwolf has reworked one.

 

[LoonWulf]

High right is first shot sighter, group is next five.
First 6 shots on the new tube, fireforming load..... Plastic table and Dad shaking it.....

I'm actually pretty happy with the 783 action.
The flat bolt handle is awful, but other than that it's actually a bit nicer than most of the budget actions.
The magazines even pretty nice. Tho you are stuck with basically 700 magazine parts so a 2.8 inch cartridge overall length.

Like most Remington's the stock is a bit of a weak point, but the gun still seem to shoot okay, even with the floppy stock.

 

[High Plains]

Build some loads for the 6.5mm Creedmoor with work ups of 130, 140 and 143 grain bullets and I’m sure you’ll find at least one of them that is as accurate as you want. I don’t think there is a modern manufactured hunting rifle that can’t be made into an accurate one with the right load.

 

[homers]

I think there are better budget rifles out there.

 

[LoonWulf]

I think there are better budget rifles out there.

Id agree, tho in the 300 range I dont think theres anything new thats over all better.

 

[d2wing]

I think there are better budget rifles out there.

Maybe so. I did buy a Savage Axis and didn't like it. I would be interested in your suggestions.

 

[High Plains]

A Bergara B-14 Ridge and a Weatherby Vanguard S2 are the best out of the box rifles I’ve used. My loads and a lot of time between shots to get the best possible accuracy sans a hot barrel.
I’ve heard good things about Tikka T3s and Browning Hells Canyon lines but never used either.

 

[d2wing]

I have a T3 and like it.

 

[mshootnit]

For somewhat of a project I have been thinking about taking a 700 sps or adl and dropping it in a Bell Carlson stock, with some Leupold Backcountry ring/mounts and a Timney trigger.

 

[Slamfire]

This reviewer is singing the praises of the rifle

Meet The Remington 783: One of The Best Hunting Rifles You Can Afford

I was about to claim the bolt locked up in a barrel extension, but now I am not too sure





It sure looks as though Remington got ideas from the Savage M110 on how to build a rifle. And if it leads to a low cost, but reliable and accurate rifle, that is all to the good. As long as the barrel and bedding are good I don't see any practical reason why this can't shoot. But lets get real: do you need target grade accuracy to hunt? I am going to claim no. For decades lever actions that shot 4 MOA brought home the game, and more recently, sub 2 MOA was good enough.

This is a post WW2 rifle built on the cheap. The owner, Joe, wrote Roy Dunlop for advice on building an inexpensive rifle, and this is what Joe had made.



this is what it did after I freefloated the barrel and bedded the action



it will probably keep the ten ring, but this is an 8 inch group at 300 yards



that will bring home the bacon. Don't need match grade accuracy from a field rifle, as I don't carry a 600 pound concrete bench into the field.

 

[d2wing]

I have had very good results with Remington 700's. But my best ones are now the property of my kids and grandkids.

 

[LoonWulf]

This reviewer is singing the praises of the rifle

Meet The Remington 783: One of The Best Hunting Rifles You Can Afford

I was about to claim the bolt locked up in a barrel extension, but now I am not too sure



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It sure looks as though Remington got ideas from the Savage M110 on how to build a rifle. And if it leads to a low cost, but reliable and accurate rifle, that is all to the good. As long as the barrel and bedding are good I don't see any practical reason why this can't shoot. But lets get real: do you need target grade accuracy to hunt? I am going to claim no. For decades lever actions that shot 4 MOA brought home the game, and more recently, sub 2 MOA was good enough.

This is a post WW2 rifle built on the cheap. The owner, Joe, wrote Roy Dunlop for advice on building an inexpensive rifle, and this is what Joe had made.

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this is what it did after I freefloated the barrel and bedded the action

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it will probably keep the ten ring, but this is an 8 inch group at 300 yards

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that will bring home the bacon. Don't need match grade accuracy from a field rifle, as I don't carry a 600 pound concrete bench into the field.

My understanding is the 783 is what the Marlin X7s turned into after Remington got a hold of them.
The x7s were basically copies of the Savage series of rifles with some tweaks.

 

[d2wing]

This reviewer is singing the praises of the rifle

Meet The Remington 783: One of The Best Hunting Rifles You Can Afford

I was about to claim the bolt locked up in a barrel extension, but now I am not too sure



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It sure looks as though Remington got ideas from the Savage M110 on how to build a rifle. And if it leads to a low cost, but reliable and accurate rifle, that is all to the good. As long as the barrel and bedding are good I don't see any practical reason why this can't shoot. But lets get real: do you need target grade accuracy to hunt? I am going to claim no. For decades lever actions that shot 4 MOA brought home the game, and more recently, sub 2 MOA was good enough.

Thanks for the article and input.

 

[d2wing]

Thanks Loonwolf. I am leaning toward buying it.

 

[d2wing]

Looked for ammo. none locally. Online $50+ for 20 rounds. Nope.

 

[homers]

https://backfire.tv/best-hunting-rifle-under-400-a-hands-on-test/
Some reviews here - they also did a video that can be found on YouTube

 

[MarshallDodge]

I have a 783 in 223 and really like it.


It hovers around 0.7MOA with my reloads.

 

[LoonWulf]

Looked for ammo. none locally. Online $50+ for 20 rounds. Nope.

Interesting, 6.5CMs about the only ammo I can buy over the counter that hasnt doubled in cost since last year...or the year before....they all run together.

 

[Skylerbone]

I own the Axis, Predator, American, Compass, and 783 among my cheap rifles. I’d place it second to the Compass in accuracy and honestly it’s relatively easy to like. Sure the stock is a detractor but aren’t they all at this price point but where it counts (if you’re counting pennies) the Remington is as solid a recommendation as the competition.

 

[MarshallDodge]

I own the Axis, Predator, American, Compass, and 783 among my cheap rifles. I’d place it second to the Compass in accuracy and honestly it’s relatively easy to like. Sure the stock is a detractor but aren’t they all at this price point but where it counts (if you’re counting pennies) the Remington is as solid a recommendation as the competition.


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I should have bought a Compass when they had that big rebate a while back. The only thing I liked about the Ruger American was the action. Everything else seemed really cheap, especially the stock.

I like the stock on the 783, especially compared to the others, and the magazine is nicer than the rest.

 

[d2wing]

Interesting, 6.5CMs about the only ammo I can buy over the counter that hasnt doubled in cost since last year...or the year before....they all run together.

I am tempted to move to Hawaii, Lol. I loved my two visits there. My brother was stationed at Pearl Harbor.

 

[d2wing]

Interesting. I am reconsidering. Thanks for the info.

 

[LoonWulf]

I am tempted to move to Hawaii, Lol. I loved my two visits there. My brother was stationed at Pearl Harbor.

Better be quick!

Everybody and their mom is moving out here right now lol.

 

[BigBL87]

Looked for ammo. none locally. Online $50+ for 20 rounds. Nope.

When I bought my 308, I was stuck between 308 and 6.5 Creed. Ended up getting the 308 because I won't shoot at the ranges where 6.5 Creed really shines. In retrospect, also benefited me in regards to ammo availability in the current times. 308 will pop up but haven't seen Creed locally in forever, and its expensive as heck online.

 

[d2wing]

Better be quick!

Everybody and their mom is moving out here right now lol.

I learned to surf there but I think my surfing days are long gone. Wife won't move that far from grandkids so it's just a dream, lol.