ants Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have heard nothing but good things about the 783..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntscreek Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA-ADK Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 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….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Axis is a real rifle.. I think people get fooled by the price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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