What to do with 788

[Blcktaildreamer]

Hey guys my first gun was a Remington 788 carbine in .243. My grandfather got it for me when I was 10 so I will never get rid of it I just never shoot the thing so I'm looking for ideas of what to do with it I was thinking a new 24" stainless barrel I have a timney trigger for it. Maybe jewel the bolt. I just can't decide on a stock or what to chamber it in. What would you do if it was your 788


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[Special T]

Id not touch it... except to take it out to blood it with a coyote or deer for old times sake... perhaps lighten the trigger a little but all factory.

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[Ricochet]

Have a soft spot for the 788 myself.  When I was a sophomore in high school my folks gave me money to buy a class ring.  Went down to Bi-Mart and bought a 788 in 6mm. instead.  Never regretted that decision. 

[Bill W]

At one time I had three.  Two .308's and one .222.  Now, only the .222 remains.   All were good groupers.

[Squidward]

Gotta love the 788, I killed my 1st few deer with a 788, 22-250 here in WA when it was still legal to do so. Squidward

[Blcktaildreamer]

I was thinking of going with a .22-250. Could a guy just change out the 243 mag for a .22-250 mag ?


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[6.8mmARHunter]

Am I missing something?

A .243 barrel in not appropriate for shooting a .22-250!. You'd have to use the .22-250 mags (not sure of the configuration), but more importantly, you'd need a .22-250 vs. .243 barrel.

[jackelope]

The mags are probably the same as they're the same parent case. The important thing you'd have to change is the barrel.

[dontgetcrabs]

The mags are probably the same as they're the same parent case. The important thing you'd have to change is the barrel.

22-250 and 243 do not share the same case, however they are really close and the 243 mag may work with 22-250.

[mountainman]

The mags are probably the same as they're the same parent case. The important thing you'd have to change is the barrel.

Not the same parent case. 22-250 is off the 250 Savage case, Not the 308 win, as is the 243.

[jackelope]

 My bad.

[jackelope]

So is it the .223 that has the same case as the .243? I guess maybe i got the 2 mixed up??

[Blcktaildreamer]

Am I missing something?

A .243 barrel in not appropriate for shooting a .22-250!. You'd have to use the .22-250 mags (not sure of the configuration), but more importantly, you'd need a .22-250 vs. .243 barrel.

I think you are missing something. I am tired of the 18 1/2" 243 barrel so I was thinking of having a 22-250 barrel screwed on. My concern is could I use the 243 mags I have now? Or if I picked up some 22-250 mags will they fit in the mag well ?


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[Blcktaildreamer]

So is it the .223 that has the same case as the .243? I guess maybe i got the 2 mixed up??

I could be wrong but I can't think of any .22 caliber cartridges with a 243 parent case other than some wildcats. 


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[RadSav]

If I'm not mistaken the 788 has a screwy 20 thread count and an odd length.  So you may have a difficult time finding a smith willing to swap barrels at a reasonable rate.  Would be nice if you get someone to do it, though.  I've yet to shoot one that wasn't a dang fine shooter.  I don't think you can get the 284 round to eject without modifications which may eliminated what I would like to do with one.  So the 260 would be my next choice unless you wanted a short range bear killer in the 338 Federal or 358 Win.

As far as the mags are concerned...I'm sure a good smith could modify those but it's not just a bend needed.  The ramp needs to be raised as well.  But it might be cheaper to just buy new ones.  I'm sure someone like Gunclip Depot will have them.  Then sell your old ones on Ebay to recover some of your cost.