Remington 788 223?

Rosie

January 04, 2012 12:11

Did remington make the 788 in 223 caliber?

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  charliemeyer007

  January 04, 2012 12:16

  I think they did.
  edit blue book says new in 1975

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  tsr1965

  January 04, 2012 12:46

  Yes they did...and most folks that have them will not part with them. If you can find one grab it. Minty ones that have popped up on the auction side from time to time have sold for in excess of $700.00.
  
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  Bill Jordan

  January 04, 2012 16:37

  Reason being, Remington did not realize they made such an accurate rifle at a give-a-way price; they are shooters.

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  slumlord44

  January 04, 2012 19:21

  I have one of these in .222 Remington. It goes after I am gone. Deadly accurate.

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  XP100

  January 05, 2012 03:34

  I have a 788 in 223. Almost mint with blond wood I am thinking about selling it. I have checked here and other places and see they sell higher than the 222 cal. same gun

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  Wease01

  January 05, 2012 04:45

  I have had several and still have a few. My first one was a .222 and it would shoot less than an inch at 100 yds. It was so deadly accurate I bought two more new ones. One in .243 and one in 22-250. Through the years I was able to buy used ones in 30-30, .223 and 44 mag. The only one I ever shot was the .222 and eventually sold the .243 & 22-250 still NIB. I still haven't shot the ones I bought used and eventually sold the .44. I still have the rest and will probably sell the 30-30 sometime in the future simply because they are not getting used and I now only shoot small calibers.

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  slumlord44

  January 05, 2012 17:27

  The .223 does bring more than the .222. The .44 Mag is the most expensive one. I have seen some crazy asking prices for the .44 Mag 788.

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  zink

  January 05, 2012 19:51

  I have one in 223, Pentax 4-12 scope and it comes w/2 factory mags, I still have it until a friend who gave me $650 for it shows up and take it.

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  5mmgunguy

  January 06, 2012 13:20

  Great rifle and caliber!!

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  nononsense

  January 07, 2012 05:31

  Rosie,
  
  Here is the information from the Remington website:
  
  Overview:
  
  Description: Moderately priced, bolt action rifle commonly referred to as "Remington's budget tackdriver".
  
  
  Introduction Year: 1967
  
  
  Year Discontinued: 1983
  
  
  Total Production: Approximately 565,000
  
  
  Designer/Inventor: Wayne Leek
  
  
  Action Type: Bolt action
  
  
  Caliber/Gauge: .222 Rem. - 1967 - 1980, 1982
  .223 Rem. - 1975
  .22-250 Rem. - 1967
  .243 Win. 1968; w/ 18 ?" barrel 1980
  6mm. Rem. - 1969 - 1980
  6mm. Rem. Left Hand - 1969 - 1980
  7mm-08 Rem. - 1980 w/ 18 ?" barrel
  .308 Win. - 1969
  .308 Win. Left Hand - 1969 - 1980; w/ 18 ?" barrel 1980
  .30-30 Win. - 1967 - 1970
  .44 Rem. Mag. - 1967 - 1970
  
  
  Serial Number Blocks: 1967 - 010001 to 068460
  1968 - 6200000 to 6899999
  1974 - A6000000 to A6199999
  1978 - B6000000 to B6199999
  
  
  Grades Offered: There were no high grades offered in this model.
  
  
  Variations: In 1980 changes to the stock included a fluted comb, thicker pistol grip, and wider fore-end.
  
  I've owned several M788s in .222 Rem. and a couple in .223 Rem. but I'll take the .222 Rem. hands down any day for accuracy in the factory configuration. The .223 Rem. became popular simply because of the 5.56x45 and the Viet Nam war. Many shooter flock to the .223 for less expensive 'blasting' ammo not for accuracy. This contributes to the higher demand for the rifles chambered for the .223 Rem. most likely.
  
  Best.

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