Decent inexpensive rifle

[ants]

If anyone is in the market….I was in GM and they have Remington 783 rifles on sale for $269.99 with a $40.00 rebate. I have heard mixed reviews on that rifle but in the end they seem pretty reliable and accurate and $229.99 isn't too bad. 

Edited June 10, 2015 by ants

[Pygmy]

I have owned and shot many Remingtons over the years and I have always considered them a quality firearm, but the newest one I own, a M700 Mountain Rifle, was purchased about 1990.

I have heard that Remington has had some QC issues in recent years, but I have no personal experiences with relatively recent guns.

NRA magazine " American Rifleman" published an article a few months ago about current, relatively low priced "entry level" rifles. They reviewed offerings from Ruger and Savage and one other ( perhaps a TC or a Marlin) and gave pretty good reviews for the rifles as far as being reliable, reasonably accurate hunting rifles for the money..I can't remember if the Remington 783 was reviewed or not..

[ants]

Yeah.. I have two 700's circa 1977 and a 1986-88 Both excellent rifles. If I were to buy a new one I would go for a higher end, wood stocked ADL or BDL but I've read some favorable reviews on the 783. Not great but very good. For someone on a real tight budget this thing might be the way to go. 

[ny hunter]

I have heard nothing but good things about the 783.....

[Huntscreek]

The 783 is a Savage Barrel on a Remington. If you want a good gun that is accurate, Buy a Savage Bolt action. I have both the 783 and Savage in same caliber, the 783 is better than the other Remington's that's because its a Savage LOL.   

[NFA-ADK]

I second the Savage, I have a model 110 that is a great shooter since 1988.  Only real issues I ever had was the front sight braking off.  After the 3rd time I just left it off due to using a scope.  Bolt screw loosens after about 50 shots, easily tightened with a quarter.  Great low price gun and accurate.

[ants]

The 783 is a Savage Barrel on a Remington. If you want a good gun that is accurate, Buy a Savage Bolt action. I have both the 783 and Savage in same caliber, the 783 is better than the other Remington's that's because its a Savage LOL.   

LOL!! Right down to the rounded receiver and barrel nut…..

[grampy]

I second the Savage, I have a model 110 that is a great shooter since 1988. Only real issues I ever had was the front sight braking off. After the 3rd time I just left it off due to using a scope. Bolt screw loosens after about 50 shots, easily tightened with a quarter. Great low price gun and accurate.[/quote

My savage axis is inexpensive and very accurate after I changed the trigger spring. I like it more every time I shoot it! Im getting three quarter inch groups at a hundred and fifty yards. Not too bad for a rifle under three hundred bucks!

[ants]

Axis is a real rifle.. I think people get fooled by the price