Is the Remington 783 worth it?

The Remington® 783™ is a highly functional, accurate, and reliable bolt-action rifle, available to shooters at a very affordable price. This 783 model comes with a 3–9x32mm scope, factory mounted and bore sighted. The rifle loads and unloads quickly with a detachable steel magazine that fits flush with the stock.

What is a Remington 783 used for?

The Remington 783 is a civilian bolt action hunting rifle built by Remington for the budget market. The rifle was launched in 2013 (which is where the “3” in 783 originates) and is considered a spiritual successor to the Remington Model 788 (which is where the “78” in 783 originates).

Is the Remington 783 a short action?

The Remington Model 783 Short Action Caliber Magazine is a standard factory replacement magazine. This magazine is designed to fit Remington 783 models which are chambered in short action cartridges. It is designed to hold 4 rounds of ammunition.

Is a Remington 783 a short action or long action?

Initially, the model 783 will be available in three long-action cartridges: . 270 Win., 30-06 Sprg. Mag., and one short-action cartridge: .

What scope is on Remington 783?

The Remington® 783™ is a highly functional, accurate, and reliable bolt-action rifle, available to shooters at a very affordable price. This 783 model comes with a Vortex® Crossfire™ II 3x9x40mm scope, factory mounted and bore sighted. The checkered, black walnut stock and blued metal have a traditional look and feel.

Does Remington make a 270 rifle?

Remington 700 XCR . 270 Winchester 4-Round 24″ Bolt Action Rifle in Stainless Steel. The Model 700 XCR (Xtreme Conditions Rifle) features overmold stock and stainless steel barreled action with unprecedented protection. Other features includes drilled and tapped, hinged floorplate and sling swivel studs.

What kind of ammo does a Remington 783 use?

Four Calibers 270 Win., . 308 Win., and 7mm Rem. Mag. All of the 783 rifles use what Remington calls the Premium Magnum Contour Barrel, which means they have a slightly heavy, sporter weight, button-rifled barrel.

Is a 270 a short or long action?

A . 270 would be classified as a long action cartridge.

What’s the difference between a Remington 700 and a Remington 783?

The Model 700, by its design was a top loading gun. This means that there is no metal going over the top or the bolt. However, the 783 is magazine fed. This creates a smaller ejection port, creating a frame that is more rigid.

Is Remington making guns again?

The firearms side of Remington is now officially known as RemArms. Back in May of this year, there were reports that Remington was gearing up to reopen its Ilion plant. RemArms hired back 230 workers, with plans for starting production with the Model 870 shotgun line.

How good is the 270 Winchester?

270 Win. is a great choice for almost all deer hunting and extremely useful elsewhere. No, we don’t shoot big bears or buffaloes with the . 270, but on game up to elk, bullet performance is awesome, recoil is pleasant and the . 270 shoots flat enough to simplify most shots.

How much does a Remington 783 rifle cost?

All of the calibers are available for a price between $300 – $400. The Model 783 is built in the county’s largest rifle manufacturing facility in Mayfield, Ky. The 783 is in the Remington 700 family of rifles, one of the most popular hunting rifles ever produced.

What is the bolt grip on a Remington 783?

The bolt grip of the Remington Model 783 is a disk or coin shape attached to the bolt arm, with the familiar Remington “R” on it. If you have large hands, the standard bolt grip may feel a little too inadequate for you. Many companies make large screw-on bolt grips for a variety of bolt-action rifles.

Is the Remington 783 the same as the Marlin XL7?

Like the Marlin XL7 or Ruger American, the Remington 783 includes a take on Savage’s Accutrigger. These improved versions are somewhat different, in that the lever blocks the sear, not the trigger. Long story short, they’re better.

Where are the safety studs on a Remington 783?

Steel sling swivel studs are installed. The 783 is a push feed action with a 90 degree bolt throw and it is extremely smooth. The user adjustable, sheet steel, Cross-Fire trigger, with its Savage-like safety blade, breaks at a very crisp four pounds out of the box. A two-position safety is located at the right rear of the receiver.