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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Mongo Hunter on May 21, 2013, 12:28:05 PM

Title: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: Mongo Hunter on May 21, 2013, 12:28:05 PM: Hey guy another odd question for ya. I have an old 788 in 243, I don't really use it anymore since I have since "upgrade" my rifles. I don't want to sell it, my dad bought it for me from my step grandfather and I killed my first buck with it so it has some sentimental value. But I would like to maybe turn it into something maybe more useful. I thought about getting a .308 barrel for it (.308 being more common and powerful) and putting a long eye relief scout scope on it (the 788s have problems with ejecting spent cases into standard placed scopes and bouncing them back into the chamber). So now I have to find a 788 barrel somewhere and then find a gunsmith in SW Washington that can do the work, or maybe have a barrel made? any thoughts?
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: HighlandLofts on May 22, 2013, 10:36:22 PM: You should be able to buy a 308 barrel for your 788 from Numrich Arms (GunParts.com) I have three of them Remington 788s in 243, 308 and 7mm08. They are nice guns, I've killed a pile of deer with the 243. If Numrich doesn't have a barrel I can look around and see if I can find one for you.
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: Don Fischer on May 23, 2013, 06:18:51 AM: You can probably get a barrel from any barrel maker. If you just want a short barrel, find me a 308 barrel that's 22" long and I'll let you have the 18" barrel on mine.
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: Mongo Hunter on May 30, 2013, 08:41:46 AM: Quote from: HighlandLofts on May 22, 2013, 10:36:22 PM
You should be able to buy a 308 barrel for your 788 from Numrich Arms (GunParts.com) I have three of them Remington 788s in 243, 308 and 7mm08. They are nice guns, I've killed a pile of deer with the 243. If Numrich doesn't have a barrel I can look around and see if I can find one for you.

never seen that sight before they look like they carry them just sold out. Thank you Ill keep en eye on them.
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 12, 2013, 08:08:33 PM: Thats a great gun and a great caliber....i have the same gun
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 13, 2013, 05:56:12 AM: Send it to Pac-Nor in Oregon, they will do it all. They have built several rifles for me over the years and re barreled some others.
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: Mongo Hunter on June 13, 2013, 06:51:50 AM: Thanks for the suggestions guys Ill keep you updated on the progress when I get started!
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: mountainman on June 14, 2013, 07:32:53 PM: Might have a 308 take-of from a 788 in my shop. will check and let you know!
Title: Re: Remington 788 Scout?
Post by: wilywin on July 04, 2013, 06:12:58 PM: Years ago i picked up a 788 in .30-.30 caliber. Bought a synthetic stock, 3x9 scope! Bought a couple extra clips off ebay! Most accurate gun i own! Drives tacs at 100 yds! Love it!