Remington model 783

[66chevelle]

I am thinking about buying one of these models in 308. I have read good reviews on them but wanted some information from ingo. Rural King has them on sale for $279 and most of my local gun stores want $399-$449 for them. Are they worth the money or should I save up till I can buy something nicer? Thanks

 

[den57]

PM sent 66chevelle....

 

[1911ly]

It depends on what you are going to do with the rifle. If you are looking for a good target rifle, it's not going to be. If you are hunting with it that's a different story.

I prefer the 700's. There are more accessories available. But there are a lot of 700 versions that are not great target rifles as well.

What are you going to do with the rifle?

 

[66chevelle]

I would mainly use it for hunting. I'm sure I would target shoot some. Most of my distance would be around 400 yards

 

[1911ly]

I would mainly use it for hunting. I'm sure I would target shoot some. Most of my distance would be around 400 yards

With that in mind, I think I'd save up the extra funds and grab a 700. Accessories are going to be more plentiful. I think it will be a better rifle for you. I have 700's in .223, 30-06 and 300 Win Mag. i just got the 300 Win Mag. I haven't shot that one yet. My cousin has the 416 Ruger. It's really sweet. I haven't shot a 700 that I haven't liked. I also have a 770 in 30-06. It's nothing special.

Yep, I have a soft spot for the 700's.