Dialing in an old Remington 788....:)

[afleetcommand]

Just cut the video down to "results" (Shooting for an afternoon with a good friend who has some INCREDIBLE guns...

 

[FergusonTO35]

Those 788's have a real cult following. A lot of folks would rather have one of those instead of a 700. The .44 and .30-30 versions bring hefty prices. I think Savage intentionally applied some of the 788 styling to the Axis.

 

[afleetcommand]

Found an old Savage 840 (Same as a 340) in .222. Have to find a scope mount and period scope for that one this year. Barrel in perfect shape. Wonder if it will shoot like the new Savage built guns..

 

[Ron660]

Fast lock-time

 

[afleetcommand]

Round two with the Remington at the end of this video ... its going to be a chicken chit to chicken soup project...

 

[Dub11]

Congrats on the retirement!

 

[Beaverscout]

The 788 is a really handy size rifle. I wintered cattle for a ranch back in my 20’s. Feed truck was equipped with a 788 in 22-250. Really a great cartridge for Coyote. The 788 fits in a scabbard with ease while horseback.
The only downfall....that could present a problem....I tell you this for awareness,is the bolt handle is soldered onto the bolt body. I found out the hard way.

 

[brainie]

I had one in a 222 n a 22-250....i must say..for a cheaper no frills rifle...they are one of the most accurate rifles of there time...i miss im...