CoachCraig
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I must have a rifle angel following me around, I just recently acquired a 788 308 cal. for free from my mother-in-law. She acquired the gun when she evicted a renter. The Sheriff spotted the gun and gave it to her. This event unfolded about 15 years ago and it has been in a closet every since.t The gun shows extremely low wearing on the bolt and breach, as well as ejector. It appears to have been fired less than 50 rounds. I know very little about this model and cal. I have cruised a few forums and it appears that this is a decent little rifle. Does any on know how to determine the year of manufacture? I am missing the mag, I know that they are still available, however the prices are from $39 to $90 (big range). Can anyone offer insights as to what to avoid or better yet, who to buy from? If you have first hand experiences with this rifle I would love to hear from you, especially if you have recommendations for a bullet grain that would best suit high mountain hunting in the Pacific northwest cascade mountain range that can vary from brushy to open timber?. I have several other 308 calibers also 300 wtby and 30.06, would you hunt deer or elk with the 788? I had neck surgery two years ago and am now sporting plates, screws and bone graphs. my big gun gets my attention when I pull the trigger. How tame is the 788?