The 788 trigger group is held in place with a roll pin and a setscrew that tensions the whole group against the receiver. My original 788, 22250 trigger breaks at a measured, crisp and consistent 3 lbs. Macon gunstocks top quality walnut rifle stocks made for remington model 34, remington model 341, remington model 700, remington model 721, remington model 788, remginton model 798 long rifle stocks. It will give you an idea of how the mechanics work. I realize that is a strong statement but when you see the condition our competitors stock arrives in you will know exactlty what i mean, we used to carry them. The remington 788 is a boltaction, centerfire rifle that was made by remington arms from. Even though the 788 has been discontinued, the timney 788 trigger continues to be a strong best seller. Remmington rifle783 lalong action magnum mo gun stock. The remington sporter is a fine, classic style hunting rifle stock with a traditional design that includes a shadowline cheekpiece, straight comb, and borderless checkering on the forend and pistol grip. Remington 788 223 is a fast, accurate rifle no longer in. Example walnut rifle stock made for remington model 788 rifle. However, i accidently hit the trigger one day after carrying the rifle on my left.
In those days your average plain rifle came equipped with a hardwood stock. Ok i guess, so the remington web site is incorrect with the sn. However, my personal belief is that it was discontinued due to serious design flaws. But some have argued in court that remingtons trigger replacement program for its popular. Noted as a plain rifle but extremly accurate, remington was losing money producing the 788s and went to the 700s in bdl and adl and stepped them up a notch as far as. Remington 788 score, stock questions shooters forum. The other i redone was a 3030 and man that thing with the factory bbl would cut holes at 200yds. Even though the 788 has been discontinued we still sell hundreds of these triggers. Stockys long range sporter thumbhole riflestock remington 788. The remington classic is an exact factory duplicate. Even the floorplate is inletted, something others dont do.
Model 788 rifles made before 1975 were equipped with a boltlock mechanism. The remington 788 was mentioned on the web site, for the first time as far as i know ever. If you have a model 788 rifle with a boltlock mechanism, the manual safety must be placed in. Maybe i got lucky with a used rifle, but the stock trigger is crisp, no creep or overtravel. Ramline syntech rifle stock remington 788 243 6mm 308 7mm08. Apparently, when he went to replace the stock trigger group with a timney trigger, the stud on the bottom of the barrel broke off. Ramline syntech rifle stock remington 788 222 223 22250. Because of the geometry of the trigger,very little work can produce a 1. Serial numbers arent all that reliable for dating these things. Remington 788 replacement trigger from timney triggers. New barrel for a remington model 788 northeastshooters. When i build off the remington 788 action, i always set them up as single shots so as not to have to. Remington 788 page 3 gun and game the friendliest gun. It broke on the receiving end so i need to find a way to hold the trigger assembly in place.
I believe daytontraister makes a replacement 788 trigger. Treestand, the remington 788s safety lever is on the side, just behind the bolt handle. Remington 788 trigger modification several months back a rifle reader suggested using a 540x remington trigger on the 788 remington rifle to improve the trigger pull. The stock was revised in 1980 being the only significant change throughout the production history.
It can be used with both the long and short 700, 721, 722, 788 and 40x actions. These are the finest aftermarket stocks ever made for the remington 788. Remington model 788 example walnut rifle stock macon gunstocks. Remington triggers, barrels, grips, stocks and more.
To put bolt in rifle your model 788 is shipped from the factory with bolt. This sounds great and if it would work, could provide an economical remedy to an obvious deficiency. There was never a lh 788 made in 222, i think they were only made in 6mm, possibly a few 308s but ive never saw one. I have installed timneys on mausers but never even considered replacing the 788 trigger. I was easy to install, although i could not get the original set screw in that stabilizes the trigger group. These are fully inletted, fully finished premium dropin stocks. Mcmillan remington sporter 700 788 600 fiberglass stock. The original stock on my remington 788 223 was a hardwood, possibly birch, and it was a usable trigger, but by no means a good trigger. My favorite plain rifle, the remington model 788 was produced from 1967 to 1984 in a variety of calibers. Remington 788 field and stream questions and answers. The 788 is a great action and well worth the trouble to install a new barrel. No the 580 series 541 are a different breed although they do share the same trigger as the remington 788they however have a different safety they will work but need stock work for clearance. I doubt adapting the 700 stock to a 788 would come out very satisfying. Dec 21, 20 my favorite plain rifle, the remington model 788 was produced from 1967 to 1984 in a variety of calibers.
The link, if it is still there by the time you read this, is. This stock is available for adl blind magazine or bdl hinged floorplate and as a single shot using an adl trigger guard. Safari rollover, safari classic and cascade classic. These cheaper made triggers are non adjustable and usually have a ton of pressure before they let off, but most are crisp in nature without creep. Model 788 rifles were manufactured from 1967 until 1983. The owner said he bought it new in the early 70s and only fired a few boxes of ammo through it. Inletted the trigger guard, filed a thumb flute in the comb, refinished the stock with a good coat of polyurethane, made a brass spacer for the buttplate, glass bedded the action in the stock, which included glassing three inches of the barrel channel ahead of the action screw, putting a. Trigger assembly will trade from the centerfire to the rimfire. If you own a remington model 700 or model seven rifle with an xmark pro trigger, please enter your serial number below to determine if your rifle needs. Wikipedias page on the 788 mentions what ive found to be true in my rifle. Royal camouflage left midnight fire right safari rollover, safari classic and cascade classic. All orders must be placed by mail, fax, or telephone for bargain list items. Remington 788 trigger jammed hi, i had the same problem, the gun sat unused for a while, take the stock off, remove trigger and soaked it in a penatrating oil, or use a good spray cleaner, break parts cleaner non chloranated works good. Get the remington 788 schematic to find the exact parts you need for your restoration and repair today.
With a boyds laminated stock it still looks mighty fine. Black plastic for a remington model 788 a tale of two thirties. With the trigger reconstructed, converted to a single shoot in 6. The 788s metal furniture was stamped, in the interest of economy, but take a look at the trigger guard shown in the figure. Singlestage replacement trigger delivers alight, crisp, clean trigger pull that helps you enjoy the full accuracy potential of your remington 788. Walnut was rare, but a few model 788s were produced with walnut stocks. The sa 700 is not the same as the action on the m788 you have. Truing the action might not be needed for what youre intending doing. The 22250 uses the short action and is limited in the cartridge you can use, but if you wanted to stay with the 22250 cartridge it would be easy to do. Find remington triggers for sale from brands like green mountain barrels, anderson, delton, and adams arms parts, geissele and timney triggers, plus many more replacement triggers at great prices. I am reproducing the text on the 788 verbatim, as a public service. Timney remington 788 trigger black the remington 788 has long been considered the best shooting rifle for the money, the only thing holding it back has been its trigger. This can be doable with a factory remington action.
No the 580 series 541 are a different breed although they do share the same trigger as the remington 788 they however have a different safety they will work but need stock work for clearance. If the rifle you have is indeed a 541 s it has a three screw adjustable trigger and can be adjusted to the ounces good luck jim. Remington rifles 788 shop for remington 788 parts and accessories with numrich gun parts. Timney 788 remington 788 replacement trigger w safety 1. I have one that needs a bit of work on the extractor and the trigger assembly. Common hardwoods for gunstocks, other than walnut, are birch and beech.
I just finished putting a new timney trigger onto the remington 788 6. Stock trigger, safety works as it should, broke at about 3 3. Full text of remington 788 see other formats model 788 bolt action rifle owners manual bgmingtoit model 788 bolt action high power rifle the remington model 788 is a high power rifle with an extremely strong act ion. Jul 07, 2007 hi, i have several remington 788 s and have found them to be great shooters. It seems to be an accident waiting to happen to me and i am sure it has happened to others.
Want to buy remington 788 bolt222 trap shooters forum. I purchased the timney trigger group for the 788 remington. I was reading up on some information regarding the 788 in 3030 caliber. Mar 26, 2002 attached is a trigger diagram for the 788. I noticed that it had the same exact low cost trigger assembly in it that my remington center bore model 788 has. Remington 788 222 rem rifle, custom stock with custom trigger bar and set up. The 788s is one of the best that remington came out with, with the 9 lug bolt.
Ramline syntech rifle stock remington 788 222 223 22250 30. Recall remington model 788 boltaction rifles are not included in the safety modification program. Ramline syntech rifle stock remington 788 243 6mm 308 7mm. If paying by credit card, it will be charged when your order is shipped. First thing is the trigger, it mounts on a key way and is sucured with a 116 roll pin. Our products remington model 788 example walnut rifle stock remington model 788 example walnut rifle stock. Magpul hunter 700l remington 700 long action stock, olive drab green. The remington 788 has long been considered the best shooting rifle for the money, the only thing holding it back has been its trigger. Wts or stock remington 788 parts northwest firearms. The wood on the original788 stock will be either alder, beech, or birch and is stained walnut so unless the stock looks like someone drug it behind the pickup on a logging chain, you have room to work on it. Midsouth has the parts you need to build, update, customize, or repair your gun instock. Timney triggers remington 788 trigger orderable models. I am not aware that anyone has ever tinkered with the stock pull.
Images and text are copywrite wolfe publishing company rifle magazine, vol 7, no 1, 1975 janfeb pg. I was a little shocked for a minute and after saying some choice words started looking at the rifle wondering what happened. Remington 788 triggers the firearms forum the buying. With the stock trigger, the cheapest ammo i could buy, and a no name japanese 4x fixed scope, it shot under an inch at 100 yards the first time i shot it.
Remington model 788 boltaction rifles are not included in the safety modification program. If the rifle you have is indeed a 541 s it has a three screw adjustable trigger and can be adjusted to the ounces. Gotta mod the safety bar a little and the bolt stop. Not a good rifle to hotrod, they handle factory loads ok, but suffer bolt lug compression when loaded hot, other than that good accurate rifles, i have a lh 6mm with a richards walnut stock that i deer hunt with some. Black plastic for a remington model 788 a tale of two. The full length stock has a form fitting pistol grip. The composition of this stock not only makes it lightweight but also impervious to weather conditions. Hi, i have several remington 788s and have found them to be great shooters. Wiped down with mineral spirits to show grain and is not finished. The unsung hero, a remington model 581s found gun and. Global business and financial news, stock quotes, and market data and analysis. Two piece scope mounts, no brand marking, came on the rifle when i bought it.
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