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    Gunsmithing Modifying Rem 788 to fit AICS mags

    So to start off I have a Rem 788 22-250 in a Boyd’s thumb hole stock that I shoot quite often. It has proven to be a consistent 3/4 MOA gun with hand loads. The only issue is the 3 round mag. For hunting I don’t mind it but when it comes to target shooting the 3 round mag gets a bit annoying. I...
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    Building A Remington Model 788

    Hey everyone, I have a Remington Model 788 in .243 caliber. I am wanting to make some modifications to the the weapon, but its hard to find parts, or information about the weapon past the normal statements of "I have killed many of deer with it", "one of Remington's best models", "it will out...
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    rem 788 synthetic stock

    I've got a 788 in 308 and its my fav hunting stick but I'd like to put a synthetic stock on it and so far all I've found is a black ramline. does anybody know of anyone else makeing one for it as the ramline is pretty junky.
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    Remington 788

    Howdy all, I'm picking up an as new model 788 in .223 tomorrow evening. Any one out there have any experience loading for this model in this caliber? I imagine it will have a 1 in 12 to 1 in 14 twist barrel, so the 40-55 grain bullets will be the name of the game here. Any pet loads to try...
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    What about a rem 788??

    I found a good deal on a rem 788 chambered in 222. I dont know squat about these rifles. The rifle in question is extremly clean and priced really fair. Whats the scoop on these old rifles are they worth messing with? I most likly will want to re-barrel it after i shoot the factory barrel out. Lee