I had a 788 in .243 that shot 5/8" groups exactly like my 700 Varmint in .243. I sold the 700 to a stranger and the 788 to my cheap brother. He slew a slew of deer with that rifle.
I had a 788 in .243 that shot 5/8" groups exactly like my 700 Varmint in .243. I sold the 700 to a stranger and the 788 to my cheap brother. He slew a slew of deer with that rifle.
EDG
I've never seen a 6mm LH, didn't know they existed. A buddy from high school used his dad's 788/243 several deer seasons, and it shot 1" groups across the pickup hood with a rolled up coat for a rest, we didn't know any better back then, but even with crude shooting techniques it still shot great!
They also came in 222 Rem, I had one. Most accurate rifle I ever owned! I have a 308 now and had a 222, 223 and a 243. All great shooter's!
I have one in .243 I haven't shot in years because the trigger is so bad. Think I will get a Timney for it and start playing with it again!
In regards to shooting safety.Until you are ready to fire, keep your booger hook off the bang switch.
I have a 788 in 6mm LH that i bought new in 1972 for a grand total of $90.00!
Installed a Canjar set trigger in it shortly after i got it. Still have it and it ain't goin' nowhere!
John D
NRA Endowment Member
Last edited by CASTER OF LEAD; 09-06-2016 at 07:04 PM.
In regards to shooting safety.Until you are ready to fire, keep your booger hook off the bang switch.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |