I have one of those rifles, 788 with the 18" or whatever barrel, only it's in 243. I keep thinking I am going to get rid of it, but the thing just shoots so darn well. It has that thick barrel, and shoots.

What I don't like is the safety. On my rifle, IMO it comes off of safe too easily and could come off unnoticed. I need to find a fix for that.

Last edited by AJD; 06/03/10.
There is no accounting for taste.

Experience is a great thing as long as one survives it.

Generally, there ain't a lot that separates the two however,
Barely making it is a whole lot more satisfying than barely not making it.