Description

Folklore has it that the 788 was discontinued because it outshot the premium 700. I dont know if that is true but I have owned and hunted with many 788s and everone of them shot well. This rifle is in one of the rarer chamberings 30-30 Winchester. The 30-30 chambering was only offered from 1967-1970. This one has had sling swivel studs added and appears to have been varnished. It includes a scope that was part of a package offering in 1970.

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The Remington 788 is a bolt-action, centerfire rifle that was made by Remington from 1967 to 1983. It was marketed as an inexpensive yet accurate hunting rifle to compete with other gun companies’ less expensive rifles alongside their more expensive 700 line.The 788 utilizes a single-column detachable magazine holding 3 rounds for the larger diameter calibers and 4 rounds for the 222 Rem and 223 Rem.

 

From Remington

MODEL 788

Description: Moderately priced, bolt action rifle with detachable magazine commonly referred to as “Remington’s budget tackdriver”.

Introduction Year: 1967

Year Discontinued: 1983

Total Production: Approximately: 565,000

Designer/Inventor: Wayne Leek

Action Type: Bolt Action

Serial Number Blocks:
1967 – 010001 to 068460
1968 – 6200000 to 6899999
1974 – A6000000 to A6199999
1978 – B6000000 to B6199999

Caliber/Gauge:
.222 Rem. – 1967 – 1980, 1982
.223 Rem. – 1975
.22-250 Rem. – 1967
.243 Win. 1968; w/ 18 ½” barrel 1980
6mm. Rem. – 1969 – 1980
6mm. Rem. Left Hand – 1969 – 1980
7mm-08 Rem. – 1980 w/ 18 ½” barrel
.308 Win. – 1969
.308 Win. Left Hand – 1969 – 1980; w/ 18 ½” barrel 1980
.30-30 Win. – 1967 – 1970
.44 Rem. Mag. – 1967 – 1970

Variations:
4x Scope as promotional item (non-cataloged 1970)
In 1980 changes to the stock included a fluted comb, thicker pistol grip, and wider fore-end.