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Is it worth it to put the money into a rem 788?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1931586" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>The 788 is a very good action to build on. It has many features that make them very good for a standard short action round. The center feed makes them very good for the Ackley cartridges but the mag has to be altered slightly, So I recommend the standard chambering.</p><p></p><p>For what you want, the 7/08 would be a great choice. the Shillen select match is as good as barrel</p><p>the higher cost barrels. I would recommend a 1 in 9 twist so you can shoot 120's to 140's and the same goes for the Boyds laminated stocks. you can also find a very good stock from Stockey's stocks that is finished for under $300.00.</p><p></p><p>Get a stainless barrel and a laminate stock and it will be very durable. have the barrel cut to 20" and get most of the potential of the 7/08.</p><p></p><p>At one time It was the bench rest favorite to build on because of its strength, but due to the minimal caming of the bolt, heavy loads increase the bolt lift. In my opinion that is the only downside to the 788, and a tactical bolt nob will cure that. (It makes the bolt handle longer for more maniacal advantage.</p><p></p><p>Most of the negative press about the action came from improper use/loads and not the action it's self. Even the inexpensive stocks normally found on them occasionally have beautiful wood if you re finish it, especially the carbine. </p><p></p><p>I have two 788's for hunting, one is a 260 AI and the other is a 7/08 AI and they will both shoot sub 1/2 MOA. I have the Boyd's AT-one stock on the 260 AI and like the adjustability of it. It comes finished and inletted for the 788. It is also good for younger shooters and adults alike</p><p>because of its adjustability.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1931586, member: 2736"] The 788 is a very good action to build on. It has many features that make them very good for a standard short action round. The center feed makes them very good for the Ackley cartridges but the mag has to be altered slightly, So I recommend the standard chambering. For what you want, the 7/08 would be a great choice. the Shillen select match is as good as barrel the higher cost barrels. I would recommend a 1 in 9 twist so you can shoot 120's to 140's and the same goes for the Boyds laminated stocks. you can also find a very good stock from Stockey's stocks that is finished for under $300.00. Get a stainless barrel and a laminate stock and it will be very durable. have the barrel cut to 20" and get most of the potential of the 7/08. At one time It was the bench rest favorite to build on because of its strength, but due to the minimal caming of the bolt, heavy loads increase the bolt lift. In my opinion that is the only downside to the 788, and a tactical bolt nob will cure that. (It makes the bolt handle longer for more maniacal advantage. Most of the negative press about the action came from improper use/loads and not the action it's self. Even the inexpensive stocks normally found on them occasionally have beautiful wood if you re finish it, especially the carbine. I have two 788's for hunting, one is a 260 AI and the other is a 7/08 AI and they will both shoot sub 1/2 MOA. I have the Boyd's AT-one stock on the 260 AI and like the adjustability of it. It comes finished and inletted for the 788. It is also good for younger shooters and adults alike because of its adjustability. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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