I like the Remington 783. I work part time in a gun store and we sell Ruger Americans , Savage Axis and Vanguards . A lot of the local ranchers have bought the Remington 783's. Use them all year round to control pigs and coyotes . Once they put on a good scope they are tough rifles.

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