...The rear lock up and ultra fast lock time do contribute to the 788's reputation for accuracy. It would seem that the rear lock up might auger for poorer accuracy, but if that be so ,why have I found that every 22RF that Remington put out with the same lock up as the 788 have been tack drivers too! I've owned an example of every 22RF model (580-581-582-541) that Remington has produced and every one of them has been superbly accurate! I still own a 541T and a 580 single shot, either of which will tick off a line up of 22 shell casings at 50 yds without a miss if I do my part. Either print one hole groups at 50 yds with quality ammo. There is something about the old Remington 788 design that engenders a pride of ownership that far exceeds the beauty of it's wood and metal, that something is what makes all rifles most interesting, ACCURACY!
