Author Topic: Remington 783 good-bad any reveiws (Read 4514 times)

hunter399 · « **on:** May 09, 2018, 02:41:27 PM »

Just seeing if it is good rifle ,don't always trust reveiws online , so just trying to get some good info from huntwashington.

Eli346 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2018, 07:52:49 PM »

I bought a little .243 for my wife. It shoots really well but the action was a little stiff. I buffed it out a bit where it seemed to be sticking with a dremel (buffing pad) and it's a lot smoother now. It's not a Sako but it good for the price.

hunter399 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2018, 07:58:24 PM »

Thanks for the heads up ,your the first one to say anything,hows the accuracy I guess is my main concern.I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on one before the price goes up.

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bobcat · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:04:30 PM »

I'd look for something else. Lots of great options out there for about the same price. Weatherby Vanguard's are a really good rifle. Or get a Savage Axis. Its not my favorite but I'd take one any day over a Remington 783. My daughter's Axis in 7/08 shoots nice tight groups and I got it on sale for $199. Or get a used rifle. Great bargains in the classifieds here on this forum all the time.

hunter399 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:11:38 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on May 10, 2018, 08:04:30 PM

I'd look for something else. Lots of great options out there for about the same price. Weatherby Vanguard's are a really good rifle. Or get a Savage Axis. Its not my favorite but I'd take one any day over a Remington 783. My daughter's Axis in 7/08 shoots nice tight groups and I got it on sale for $199. Or get a used rifle. Great bargains in the classifieds here on this forum all the time.

I guess ruger American ,savage axis,compass,rem 783,are budget rifles , with all other things aside ,in looking for most accurate of the four ,price,wight,everything else does not matter to me except accuracy.and I all ready have a savage axis.

hunter399 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:24:01 PM »

I will say the axis is pretty dang accurate for the money,I will have to rethink , and look at calibers both are offering.

bobcat · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:24:54 PM »

I'd take a Ruger American too, over the 783. Lots of good reviews. The Remington at a minimum will at least need a new trigger.

Or how about this Howa for $400:

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/mobile/Howa-Kuiu-Vias-Bolt-Action-Rifle/productDetail/Rifles/prod99999053487/cat100003

I promise it's a much better rifle than the Remington 783. Only about $70 more.

hunter399 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:27:38 PM »

Thanks for the link,those look pretty nice.

bobcat · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:30:19 PM »

Quote from: hunter399 on May 10, 2018, 08:27:38 PM

Thanks for the link,those look pretty nice.

Yes they do, now I'm having to talk myself out of buying one for myself!

Looks like it's either 243 Win. or 7mm-08 if you want a legal big game caliber.

MADMAX · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2018, 08:44:04 PM »

I like the Ruger American I got one in 243 and its a really nice shooting gun and has a clip otherwise I’d recommend the Vanguard if your budget conscious

Buckblaster · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2018, 06:44:04 AM »

A friend of mine bought a 783 last year and I helped him work up loads for it. The trigger feels good and we both shot 1" groups with it, so I'd say it is worth the money.

hunter399 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2018, 06:48:53 AM »

Quote from: Buckblaster on May 11, 2018, 06:44:04 AM

A friend of mine bought a 783 last year and I helped him work up loads for it. The trigger feels good and we both shot 1" groups with it, so I'd say it is worth the money.

I've heard good reveiws on there new triggers on these , and also notice that there offering it in 300 win mag,and 7mms mag,in not sure yet if the other budget rifles come in magnum calibers.

superdown · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2018, 08:34:18 AM »

I am really happy with my Ruger American predator in 308.Those Howa rifles are really nice also i had a Ranchland compact in 308 with the Hogue stock and it was a great rifle.My good buddy has a Remington 783 in 270 it's ok not a rifle i would purchase it's not a bad rifle the accuracy is decent.One issue is the recoil pad is disintegrating.

N7XW · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2018, 08:48:14 AM »

I'd take a good look at the TC Venture or Compass. 1 moa guarantee and from what I've researched, not a BS claim. I picked up a 270 for $150 after rebate. Have yet to shoot it but seems like a solid rifle. Fit and finish is a little better than the Axis in my opinion. My only beef with it is the stock forend is a little skinny. Other than that, it's a really nice rifle. Bolt has 3 locking lugs and is 0.783" dia. if I remember correctly. You can find the Venture or Compass for around $275-300 if you shop around. I use this website to search deals:

https://gun.deals/

Good luck.

jasnt · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2018, 04:19:11 PM »

+1 for the howa

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2018, 04:30:59 PM »

If it starts with "Remington", stay away. They're rifles in the last 20-30 years are pure garbage. Just my opinion.

Alchase · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2018, 07:06:48 PM »

I would never hope to discourage someone from buying the rifle they prefer.
Having said that, Remington is one of the very few manufacturers of rifles I would not even consider, unless it was an older higher end custom shop specialty rifles.
Remington quality is sub-par is to most “affordable” rifle manufacturers.

But they will kill dear.

hunter399 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2018, 08:44:05 PM »

No sweat guys ,I like honest reveiws ,thoughts all that are good stuff ,I know quality controll at Remington went way down in past years.You kinda take a chance of getting something that shoots really good or really crapy lemon.
Still not sure which way I'm gonna go yet,I will post it up when I buy something .I've had a few 700 rems and I might just do it ,for price and see what I get.

Dan-o · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2018, 09:20:33 PM »

One more opinion:

My sons and I all shoot Savage rifles since I bought mine. Couldn't believe the accuracy. Unreal.

I also know folks who really like their Ruger Americans and Howas.

The low end Remingtons have been straight up disappointments for the two guys I know that bought them.

Buyer beware and good luck with whatever you buy.

Eli346 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:29:23 AM »

I have to agree with Bobcat on this one. The trigger is fairly tight but my wife and I still get good 1" groups at 100 yds.

hunter399 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2018, 08:20:35 AM »

So I did buy a 783 rem even after many bad reveiws,i guess I'm just not that bright.
Anyway right out the box it seems to have a very good trigger.There bore sighted scope was a joke and junk.
I've lock tite the scope bases,painted the stock,beded stock,and adjust the trigger down even more than then factory.replaced the scope with a cheap Bushnell with better eye relief.
My expections of this rifle is to beat the brush,cheap truck gun ,that will stay on target out to 500 yards.
Caliber 7mm rem mag for 299.00 at cabelas the only other budget gun I could find in mag calibers was a tc compass so caliber I was looking for made me buy.
I will post pic later today .

hunter399 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2018, 10:09:50 PM »

Here's that pic .

Dan-o · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2018, 10:13:14 PM »

Best of luck to you.

Rifles are kind of like trucks that way........... Ford, Chevy and Dodge will all have their followers.

I hope you end up liking it.

luteai · « **Reply #23 on:** May 26, 2018, 08:57:09 AM »

What Dan O said

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