Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Remington 788 6mm

I had one in 6mm years ago, and it shot just fine. In addition I have also owned 788s in 243, 30-30 and 22-250. All of these shot just fine too but truthfully I have never found the magic in the 788. They shoot good but not any better than say a savage 110 or a ruger 77 or a remington 700 or winchester that I have owned. The first 788 I bought was $90 new in the box and was about all the $ I had as a young newlywed. However for nearly $500 used I think there are better buys out there than a 788. I think in another thread I saw where close out Ruger all weather Hawkeyes are being sold for $499. No contest IMHO. I just recently bought a nos Weatherby vanguard I for $305 again no contest IMHO, so there are better buys to be had if you look around so don't put yourself in a $$ bind or in dutch with your wife for a 788.