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Jun 11, 2018 · In short, the Remington 783 is an extremely good value in a reliable hunting rifle. Specifications: Remington Model 783 . Caliber .308 Barrel Twist 1:10 Barrel Length 22” Overall Length 41 5/8” Weight 8 ½ Barrel Finish Matte Blue Stock Synthetic Barrel Material Carbon Steel Length of Pull 13 3/8 Drop(comb) 1” Drop(heel) 1 5/8” Magazine ...
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Dec 21, 2013 · Function Above All. The Model 783, which debuted at this year’s SHOT Show, is Remington’s first 21st-century rifle. It is, as the company’s designers unashamedly admit, an amalgam of good...
Apr 8, 2020 · Manufacturer: Remington; Model: 783 Synthetic Heavy Barrel; Model Number: 85767; Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor; Barrel: Medium Heavy Barrel; Barrel Length: 16.5" (419mm) Twist: 1:8" RH; Magazine: 4 round DBM; Trigger: Factory Blade Style Trigger; Stock: Synthetic; Metal Finish: Matte Bluing; Weight: 6.9 lbs (3.14 kg) Overall Length: 36.1" (917mm) List ...
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Jan 11, 2013 · The Model 783 makes no pretenses to be anything other than an inexpensive factory rifle. But modern firearms technology has evolved so that even inexpensive factory guns are capable of performing exceptionally well, and the Model 783 is a solid contender for the title of best budget rifle.
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The Remington Model 783 is based on the Marlin XL7 design and available in six different calibers. All of the calibers are available for a price between $300 – $400. The Model 783 is built in the county’s largest rifle manufacturing facility in Mayfield, Ky. The 783 is in the Remington 700 family of rifles, one of the most popular hunting rifles ev...
A budget-friendly rifle is great, but not if it sacrifices accuracy for a low cost. With the Remington Model 783, you can rest assured that that’s not the case. You can spend an extra $25 and purchase the Remington Model 783 with a 3-9x40mm scope, or you can attach your own. Either way, this is a very accurate rifle for the price. With match grade ...
The trigger is not what you would expect in a budget hunting rifle. The Model 783 comes standard with a Remington CrossFire trigger, which is their adjustable weight trigger. It’s a very good trigger for such a budget-conscious rifle. Remington claims that the trigger can be adjusted between 2.5 lbs and 5.5 lbs of pull. I haven’t been able to achie...
The standard magazine capacity for the Remington Model 783 is four rounds in a detachable box magazine. Magnum calibers are equipped with a three-round box magazine and smal calibers like .223 come with five round magazines. The box is standard hard plastic and metal composition, but surprisingly the magazine release latch is made of metal as well....
The first thing that you will notice when working the action on the Model 783 is that it’s much more smooth than any Model 700. The 700 feels herky-jerky when chambering a round, but the 783 is as smooth as silk. The one complaint that I hear is that the bolt grip is a little small and difficult to get a good grip on, especially if you have large h...
The one place where the Remington Model 783 is lacking is a quality barrel. A flashlight down the barrel reveals heavy pitting and fouling. Fouling is the tiny chips of metal that flake off of soft metal bullets as they traverse the length of the barrel on their way downrange. This happens in every barrel, which is why we clean them regularly. But ...
It will be hard for you to find a budget rifle with the accuracy of the Remington Model 783. It’s build quality is what we’ve come to expect from a top name in firearms manufacturing. The barrel is the only con, and it doesn’t affect the accuracy, so how can I really complain? For $300, you can’t beat the Remington Model 783.
Feb 17, 2017 · Remington Model 783 #85847 308 Winchester, $340 GUN TESTS GRADE: A (Best Buy) The Remington 783 is usually sold as a combination complete with an entry-level rifle scope, but we bought ours used (and perhaps unfired) for $200 without the factory optic. This was the most accurate rifle tested.
Jul 24, 2020 · Barrel Difference. The Varmint has a heavy profiled, button-rifled barrel. It’s free-floated and has a nonthreaded crowned muzzle. The Varmint models are chambered in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win. Remington uses a drop-box, double-stacked magazine that sits flush with the bottom of the stock.
