Remington 783

[Slater]

I had thought that this budget/entry-level bolt gun died with the "old" Remington, but apparently Remarms is bringing it back. I've heard some favorable comments on the heavy barrel Varmint versions, and some had a rather nice looking laminated stock.

Is the 783 worth a look for an inexpensive shooter or is it a hard "pass"?

 

[Hugger-4641]

I had thought that this budget/entry-level bolt gun died with the "old" Remington, but apparently Remarms is bringing it back. I've heard some favorable comments on the heavy barrel Varmint versions, and some had a rather nice looking laminated stock.

Is the 783 worth a look for an inexpensive shooter or is it a hard "pass"?

Can't speak to new ones, the old ones are were/are a pass for me for a couple reasons:
Weak bolt handles and other similar priced guns that are much better like Axis, Mossberg, etc.

 

[LoonWulf]

I despise the flat bolt handle, but other than that found them pretty acceptable for budget rifles. I do like the Patriots, RAs, and others better tho.

 

[WisBorn]

I have one question, whats the price?
I bought three clearance priced Savage Axis XP rifles at Walmart a few years ago. At that time other members picked up 783 and other entry level rifles.
The Axis has proven to be a decent rifle. After a spring kit my 243 shoots moa or better.
If you find a bargain priced 783 give it a try.
If you are paying normal going rate. I would go with a Mossberg or 110 Savage....

 

[Hugger-4641]

Just yesterday I was handling a 110 hunter in .243, $454, and a Patriot in .243, $374. I have to say I can tell just from handling that the synthetic stock on the 110 Hunter seems to be a slight improvement over the Axis. The Bushnell scopes that came on both not even a consideration to me as it would not remain if I bought it, but the Savage did have a better version.
I have yet to see any of the new Rem's on a shelf. But I will be checking them out when I do.

 

[sparkyv]

I put a scope on my Buddy's 300 Win .mag 783 4 or 5 years ago. He likes it...he's stocked his freezer pretty well since then, even shared some with me.

 

[MarshallDodge]

I really like the 783. A friend an I both have one in 223, and they shoot well under MOA depending on the ammo.

Of all the lower cost budget rifles, I like the stock and magazine the best. I like the Ruger American action a little better but the one I had wasn't nearly as accurate as the 783. I think I paid $340 after rebate about 6 years ago, and would buy another at that price.

 

[Varminterror]

RemArms is a “hard pass” for me. There are prettier girls to dance with, and which cook better too… The 783 of any era is also a “hard pass” for me, same reason.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Heck even a Model 700 is hard pass for me

 

[MarshallDodge]

RemArms is a “hard pass” for me. There are prettier girls to dance with, and which cook better too… The 783 of any era is also a “hard pass” for me, same reason.

For instance?

 

[Varminterror]

For instance?

Were I buying a lightweight, low budget bolt gun (which I don’t typically do), I’d get a Ruger American or Savage 110 over the 783 - for both reasons, the rifles, and the companies backing them. I’ve worked on 783’s and even had a chance to shoot one at long range last summer during a training course we offered, and I just don’t care for the rifles - and wouldn’t send my money to RemArms, and damned sure wouldn’t count on these new owners to stand behind the rifle for years to come… I’ll spend my time courting prettier girls who cook better too…

 

[MarshallDodge]

Were I buying a lightweight, low budget bolt gun (which I don’t typically do), I’d get a Ruger American or Savage 110 over the 783 - for both reasons, the rifles, and the companies backing them. I’ve worked on 783’s and even had a chance to shoot one at long range last summer during a training course we offered, and I just don’t care for the rifles - and wouldn’t send my money to RemArms, and damned sure wouldn’t count on these new owners to stand behind the rifle for years to come… I’ll spend my time courting prettier girls who cook better too…

I don't have a lot of experience with the Savage 110.

The Ruger American that I had wouldn't come close to grouping inside of an inch. I considered sending it back to Ruger but the stock and the magazine were awful, so I sold it.

To be fair, my 783 didn't shoot that great out of the box but I sent it back to Remington and they sent me a brand new rifle. The three other 783 rifles that my friends own all shoot great.

 

[Varminterror]

my 783 didn't shoot that great out of the box but I sent it back to Remington and they sent me a brand new rifle.

But that “Remington” is long dead and gone, supplanted by a new RemArms company which bought the name, after having bankrupted the old Remington.