Re: .308 788?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: emmagee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Xshot, what is the interesting history on the 788's?
I had one eons ago, a carbine in .243, it was a great shooting rifle. It really depends on what you want the rifle for, I think they're great for hunting, a truck gun, etc, but probably not the best choice for a build. </div></div>
Historical highlights:
Originally created as a low priced rifle to drive competing U.S. rifle makers out of the market. Marketed as a plain Jane, no frills, hunting rifle. Maple stock (cheaper than walnut), no checkering, no shiny stuff and no options. It's only marketing claim is it had the fastest lock time of any rifle in the market place.
Became popular very quickly and Remington sold a ton of them. The 788 action became a hot item in benchrest competitions for a few years.
Legend has it the 788 gained a reputation for out shooting Remington's higher priced rifles, which cannibalized sales, consequently it was discontinued.
There's quite a bit of information about the 788 available on the net. Just do the Google thing. Bottom line is the 788 is a damn fine hunting rifle that is still sought after by those that know.