remington 788
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barron county Wi
Posts: 169
remington 788
A friend of mine's son has a 788 in a 308. He got it for real cheap ($165 I think), and he had trouble with the bolt coming right out the back when working the action. He brought it in the get fixed and the gunsmith told him he fixed it but the bolt still feels real loose. My question is was this a common problem and if the bolt is still so wobbly is it fixed. Thanks for any info.
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 666
RE: remington 788
I had to reach over and grab mine to see. Sure nuff, when the bolt is open it is a little floopy feeling, but when it is shut it is tight as can be. Those 788's can be very accurate guns. That is a great price too, way less than half what it is worth if it is in any kind of shape at all.
#5
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barron county Wi
Posts: 169
RE: remington 788
Will do. It's good to hear. I have a stevens 325 30/30 bolt and after hearing about the 788 in a 30/30 I am hoping to add another 30/30 bolt to the collection. But I'm never lucky enough to find one for a steal like most of my buddies.
#8
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: South San Francisco
Posts: 48
RE: remington 788
Tell your friend's son that he got himself a real good deal. The 788 is a great little rifle in any caliber. I have one in 44mag., and in nearly 30 years it has never dissappointed me. I hope he enjoys his for many years to come also.