Most likely the most accurate bolt action out of the box ever built.
Great rifle !!!!!!!!
PSE EVO 60 Lbs.
Blacked out
Great rifle !!!!!!!!
PSE EVO 60 Lbs.
Blacked out
Remington 788 Bolt action .308 Build Thread
A couple months back I posted in an old thread about a Remington 788 rifle in .308 that I purchased. It's serial number puts it at about 1979 to 1980. It is a short carbine version with the 18" barrel.
I have started the build however, I have been busy selling an old vehicle and fixing up its replacement, and missed some of the documentation but I am still early in the build stage.
So far I have cold blued (Dicropan T4) the barrel and action, cleaned up the bolt and lapped the lugs lightly. This gun is pretty tight and looks as if it was used very little.
I have installed a new Timney trigger assembly which is absolutely awesome! I also found a great price on a Bushnell Elite Limited Edition scope and have installed that. Lapped the rings too.
I have stripped down the old finish and almost competed the sanding/finishing. At this stage I installed a new recoil reducing pad and fitted it to the stock. I am about to start the forend tip job as soon as I find a suitable piece of burled walnut. I also need to add a poly spacer to the grip and fit it to install the nice Remington grip cap medallion I bought.
I will get some pics when I get home tomorrow and have good light.
I have started the build however, I have been busy selling an old vehicle and fixing up its replacement, and missed some of the documentation but I am still early in the build stage.
So far I have cold blued (Dicropan T4) the barrel and action, cleaned up the bolt and lapped the lugs lightly. This gun is pretty tight and looks as if it was used very little.
I have installed a new Timney trigger assembly which is absolutely awesome! I also found a great price on a Bushnell Elite Limited Edition scope and have installed that. Lapped the rings too.
I have stripped down the old finish and almost competed the sanding/finishing. At this stage I installed a new recoil reducing pad and fitted it to the stock. I am about to start the forend tip job as soon as I find a suitable piece of burled walnut. I also need to add a poly spacer to the grip and fit it to install the nice Remington grip cap medallion I bought.
I will get some pics when I get home tomorrow and have good light.
1 - 20 of 64 Posts
Great rifle that embarrassed Remington when it would outshoot their pricier Model 700. I have one in 223 and a rare 44 Mag model and would not part with either. Sounds like you will have a beautiful tack-driver when you finish.
I have a friend who's really into 788s. He now has 4 that he got at bargain prices because they have an ejection problem. They are made to eject at a very high angle. If you use a low mounted scope the ejected round bounces off the scope turret and right back into the ejection port. There are a couple things you can do to avoid this. Use a higher scope mount, find and use a scope with the smallest turrets, and if all else fails turn the scope 90 degrees left. This will make the adjustments work the opposite of the way they are marked but they still work. He uses Weaver K6 scopes on his with high rings without any more problems. I have to agree with others that they are great shooters but a lot of them are sitting unused because of the ejection problem has turned them into single shots. If your Elite has the target turrets you may have to turn yours right off the bat. Good luck DR
Really? Never had that issue with my 788 .223. And I've put many a round thru mine.
I am aware of this issue and have tested mine with ejecting a full live round but, since I have yet to fire it, I have not tested a spent round.I have a friend who's really into 788s. He now has 4 that he got at bargain prices because they have an ejection problem. They are made to eject at a very high angle. If you use a low mounted scope the ejected round bounces off the scope turret and right back into the ejection port. There are a couple things you can do to avoid this. Use a higher scope mount, find and use a scope with the smallest turrets, and if all else fails turn the scope 90 degrees left. This will make the adjustments work the opposite of the way they are marked but they still work. He uses Weaver K6 scopes on his with high rings without any more problems. I have to agree with others that they are great shooters but a lot of them are sitting unused because of the ejection problem has turned them into single shots. If your Elite has the target turrets you may have to turn yours right off the bat. Good luck DR
The live heavy round did indeed hit the scope turret. This perplexed my good friend who has a 788 in .223. He said his has never done this.
I won't be able to turn this scope as it has three turrets.
Can the ejector be tuned differently? I have not yet tried to research this but I would think that, if it was possible, someone would have posted something on correcting it.
I keep getting sidelined with low paychecks or fixing up my "new to me" Nissan D21. Right now I am trying to grow some gonads and get this forend tip figured out!Great rifle that embarrassed Remington when it would outshoot their pricier Model 700. I have one in 223 and a rare 44 Mag model and would not part with either. Sounds like you will have a beautiful tack-driver when you finish.
This may help ypu out on the forend tip. Gunsmithing - How to Install an Ebony Forend Tip on a Gun Stock - Repeat in a loopI keep getting sidelined with low paychecks or fixing up my "new to me" Nissan D21. Right now I am trying to grow some gonads and get this forend tip figured out!
I am having an issue finding a suitable piece of walnut that is large enough and no cracks. Thanks for the link!This may help ypu out on the forend tip. Gunsmithing - How to Install an Ebony Forend Tip on a Gun Stock - Repeat in a loop
I have watched a hundred or more of Larry's vids! Those are an excellent resource.
For wood you might try these folks, they have all types and sizes of wood at reasonable prices. Just give them a call and they may have what you need.
Woodworking Plans & Tools | Fine Woodworking Project & Supplies at Woodcraft
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2000707/30129/walnut-225-x-525-x-1425.aspx
Woodworking Plans & Tools | Fine Woodworking Project & Supplies at Woodcraft
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2000707/30129/walnut-225-x-525-x-1425.aspx
Sweet!! They have just what I wanted at a great price!
Glad to help, I am lucky to have one of their stores near me where I purchase my pen turning supplies and tools.Sweet!! They have just what I wanted at a great price!
The longer cartridges are worse, 308, 270, 30 06.... I have not heard of any tuning that will redirect the case. but you might try a taller mount. DRI am aware of this issue and have tested mine with ejecting a full live round but, since I have yet to fire it, I have not tested a spent round.
The live heavy round did indeed hit the scope turret. This perplexed my good friend who has a 788 in .223. He said his has never done this.
I won't be able to turn this scope as it has three turrets.
Can the ejector be tuned differently? I have not yet tried to research this but I would think that, if it was possible, someone would have posted something on correcting it.
Been AWOL for a while. Nothing changed with the rifle but I took a few more pics to add here.
Waiting on my Mahogany strip to arrive so I can finish the forend inlay and finish the grip and grip cap.
The scope is a Bushnell Elite Limited Edition 3 - 9x40 Side focus
Waiting on my Mahogany strip to arrive so I can finish the forend inlay and finish the grip and grip cap.
The scope is a Bushnell Elite Limited Edition 3 - 9x40 Side focus
Attachments
-
24.4 KB Views: 176 -
30.7 KB Views: 186 -
54.4 KB Views: 420 -
67.9 KB Views: 199
Very Cool! Cant wait to see how it turns out! DR
1 - 20 of 64 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Defensive Carry
A forum community dedicated to defensive firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about everyday carry, optics, holsters, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
