Remington model 788 6mm
07-18-2008, 05:11 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bay City Texas USA
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Remington model 788 6mm
Looking for a Remington model 788 I believe it is in the 6mm, would be willing to trade or buy out right. The only rifle I have at this to trade is a Winchester model 670a in the 30.06 cal, with a Banner scope. Let me know Thanks
07-21-2008, 11:53 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Moccasin, Montana
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RE: Remington model 788 6mm
The 788 was made in several other calibers 22-250,6mm,7mm-08,308 and 44 mag to say a few.I know where there is a 6mm,but it is my daughters and she will not part with it(and neither will I).
Great guns.
BBJ
Great guns.
BBJ
07-22-2008, 03:44 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Remington model 788 6mm
I have owned several Remmy 788's. all shot very well.
Why are you set on a 788?? To me they always seemed like a rifle that Remington was trying to produce cheeply, the magazine is kind of tinny, the stock is plain, the bolt has the lugs at the rear which is far from the strongest way of locking a bolt into the action.
I know... they shoot well but so do many newer guns which can be readily found at the same or a better price
Why are you set on a 788?? To me they always seemed like a rifle that Remington was trying to produce cheeply, the magazine is kind of tinny, the stock is plain, the bolt has the lugs at the rear which is far from the strongest way of locking a bolt into the action.
I know... they shoot well but so do many newer guns which can be readily found at the same or a better price
07-27-2008, 08:49 AM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South Carolina Low Country
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RE: Remington model 788 6mm
I have a few 788's but not in 6mm remington. I do havetwo of my five 788's in 243. One is a beautifully done carbine and the other is the rifle version. Both are in excellent condition and yes they are shooters as all 788's I have ever owned are.
If you send me your E-mail address I can send more pictures if you are interested.
Picture of Custom carbine $500
Rifle version $400
If you send me your E-mail address I can send more pictures if you are interested.
Picture of Custom carbine $500
Rifle version $400
08-15-2008, 12:58 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Danville Va. U.S.A.
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RE: Remington model 788 6mm
Sparky357,Is the Remmie .243 carbine for sale? If it is would yuo please let me know .Probally would be better to P.M. me as my out look express is screwed up right now.Thanks.........Alton
08-23-2008, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 7
RE: Remington model 788 6mm
788 is probly to me the most awesome rifle ever built but thats my opion.... i own several, 243, 22-250,308,7mm-08 and yes the one your speaking of my favorite the 6mm...i just bought another 6mm for my oldest boy....ive hunted with my 6mm since the first day i ever hunted and sorry to say couldnt get rid of any of them but at local gun shows they usally have a few of the 788 u just got to look thu them and find the one you want.... check the bolt where the handle connects to bolt to make sure theres no cracks cause they are famous for it and also check extractor for exsessive wear....
