Remington 783 owners

[Nuttshooter]

So I have been looking at these just as they are intended. A budget hunting rifle. What have the real world experiences with them yielded? I have searched but my search-foo is weak with the new site format.

Any opinions are welcome but please let them be based off of real world usage.

Nutt

 

[Nuttshooter]

No one has bought one? Not even for S & G?

 

[stranded]

I hadn't heard of these before you asked. I searched google and their top listings were from January '13. I can't imagine not going to a pawn/gun shop to pick-up a tried and true for the same money. If you want a savage then buy a savage. IMO I have shot the 770's, and, you couldn't give me one and expect me to keep it. Poor fit/ finish really a plastic feel. Yes, I'm an old codger.

 

[Nuttshooter]

Bump to the top

 

[mlh29]

stick with a rem 700 / seven etc for a real rifle. The new lines of 770 783 etc are just to meet a price point. I know people that have had both and cannot get $200 out of them with 20 rds down range. Good luck

 

[Nuttshooter]

Thanks. I already have some good rifles. Ie. AIAW and a Gap. I am not looking for resale value but mearly if the weapon is consistent and opinions of actual owners.

 

[jbjh]

I'd look at the Ruger American. For the money, I'd have it and I haven't heard anything bad about them

 

[dangerdan87]

They resemble a Savage Axis.

A Rem 700 ADL can be had for $400 new.

OR

Savage 111 w/ Nikon Prostaff optic for $500

 

[predmaster223]

Yep pick up a 700 adl for the same money and you can't go wrong. They may shoot ok but I can't get over the ugliness. The bolt knob is tacky, stock made from recycled pringle lids, and a trigger guard from a benelli super black eagle II. Sorry you haven't got anything you asked for like real world experience with them but I really think anybody that could write a decent report prob bought something else with their hard earned money. Good luck in your search though.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Somebody who owns an AI and a GAP should know that you get what you pay for. The 783 is the lowest grade of rifle there is, whether they work or not is a moot point when for another $50 you can get an ADL that you know works and will have resale value. Also take a look at the Weatherby Vanguard's.

 

[Nuttshooter]

You are correct. I know you get what you pay for. I was looking at it more for a gift but I will just set them up a 700 ADL and be done. We didn't get to learn anything new on this one unfortunatly.

Thanks for all the reply's. I will let this thread die now.

Nutt

 

[dangerdan87]

Somebody who owns an AI and a GAP should know that you get what you pay for. The 783 is the lowest grade of rifle there is, whether they work or not is a moot point when for another $50 you can get an ADL that you know works and will have resale value. Also take a look at the Weatherby Vanguard's.

I believe the Rem 770 is lower than the 783

 

[Frank]

Folks that buy the 783 probably hang out some where else. It's not what SH folks buy,use, etc.

 

[Nuttshooter]

Folks that buy the 783 probably hang out some where else. It's not what SH folks buy,use, etc.

So there is a 19 page thread on the cheap Savage Axis/Edge but you doubt some one here would buy a 783? The Savage is $100 less and lots of those people hang on here. I don't think that cost determines who is cool and who is not.

Please guys there is not constructive info coming from this thread. Let it die.

 

[oldfatguy]

Please guys there is not constructive info coming from this thread. Let it die.

Well, we did learn that cheap will overcome only so much and, at least here, the 783 has failed to launch.

OFG

 

[Nuttshooter]

Well, we did learn that cheap will overcome only so much and, at least here, the 783 has failed to launch.

OFG

Agreed.

NUTT