I have 2 remington model 788,both in 7mm08 and they are carbines. The last 2 years remington made the 788 (1983-1984),they made them in carbine 18.5" barreled versions,those 2 years were also the only 2 years 7mm08 chambering was offered as well. Remington brought these rifles out as economy alternative to the model 700,but they wound up actually shooting more accurate than the higher priced 700. Until recently,you could find these rifles used in gun and pawn shops for 150-300$,now days,expect to pay 400-450 for example in good shape rifle alone.