Remington 783 good-bad any reveiws

[hunter399]

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

[Eli346]

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]

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. ,

[bobcat]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks for the link,those look pretty nice.

[bobcat]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

+1 for the howa