Remington 783 vs. 700 for Match Rifle Build
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Dusty Stevens
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Its similar to a savage more than a 700 plus its cheaper. Thats the only reason to use one- not its superior manufacturing for sure
Completely different . Has some really good points compared to the savage . The only advantage over a 700 is that I've not had one yet that needed to be retimed and all have had excellent primary extraction . I'm on my 23 783 , all have been extremely uniform , esp the bolt / receiver centerline and threads .
That is great news,glad to hear it. Thanks for letting us know your experience .
Ggmac. Question. I have a 783 with a heavier threaded barrel 16.5 inches long. I really like it and I think it will prove to be consistently accurate for my needs. I don't want to wind up with too much money in it because that would defeat the purpose of buying it for a beater/working rifle.
What options are out there as far as stocks and triggers?
Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack the thread, but maybe the information would be helpful to anyone interested in the 783.
Thanks in advance.
What options are out there as far as stocks and triggers?
Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack the thread, but maybe the information would be helpful to anyone interested in the 783.
Thanks in advance.
Great advise!
will a 700 aftermarket trigger and hangar fit?
NZ_Fclass
Silver $$ Contributor
Ok- just finished a 783 build. Honestly - it was just for fun - but turned out OK. I picked up an AB Arms chassis for cheap money. Like really cheap and brand new. So - I bought a used 783 in 308. It looked pretty good, owner said that it had only a few shots, but didnt like it and bought a Howa. My gain.
Next ordered a Criterion blank in 6mm. 7.5 twist. I had access to a 6mm BRX reamer. and my mate put a fairly straight taper to .8 on the Barrel and assembled the rifle.
First shots seemed promising, but I used some previously shot cases that came with the reamer. I think that I had the chamber a bit tighter than the previous user and managed to get one stuck. Forcing the bolt back percussively broke the extractor (like a Savage, but worse tolerances).
Back to the range having resized the brass properly by running it through a 308 die without the expander ball etc, to size to the bottom, then putting through a 6mm BR die to tap the shoulders.
Good results - 33g of 2208 ( Varget)over Hornady 105g gave a .25 group -3 shots. Ran in the barrel with 33g. Needs a bit more speed ( next week - more testing)
But - the 783, despite being easy to work with, barrel nut et al, is no class act. I guess that it would be nice to get a Timney or Triggertech - but no -one makes a trigger. ( please tell me that I'm wrong, please!) A bolt head from PPG will be needed at some point. The biggest issue is the "dirty" bolt closing. I think that the last cocking action is on the closing, added to a fairly basic extractor - although my Savage Mod 10 shuts OK - makes it a little stiff. I will add an extended bolt knob to be tacktikool. 6mmBRX feeds out of the magazine fine though ( MDT AICS type)
But for now - it will be a great testbed for 6mmBRX and bang a few gongs at the range. By the way - other than some beer for the engineering - the whole package cost around $1500 New Zealand Dollars plus the scope, which I had spare. So under a grand US.
Next ordered a Criterion blank in 6mm. 7.5 twist. I had access to a 6mm BRX reamer. and my mate put a fairly straight taper to .8 on the Barrel and assembled the rifle.
First shots seemed promising, but I used some previously shot cases that came with the reamer. I think that I had the chamber a bit tighter than the previous user and managed to get one stuck. Forcing the bolt back percussively broke the extractor (like a Savage, but worse tolerances).
Back to the range having resized the brass properly by running it through a 308 die without the expander ball etc, to size to the bottom, then putting through a 6mm BR die to tap the shoulders.
Good results - 33g of 2208 ( Varget)over Hornady 105g gave a .25 group -3 shots. Ran in the barrel with 33g. Needs a bit more speed ( next week - more testing)
But - the 783, despite being easy to work with, barrel nut et al, is no class act. I guess that it would be nice to get a Timney or Triggertech - but no -one makes a trigger. ( please tell me that I'm wrong, please!) A bolt head from PPG will be needed at some point. The biggest issue is the "dirty" bolt closing. I think that the last cocking action is on the closing, added to a fairly basic extractor - although my Savage Mod 10 shuts OK - makes it a little stiff. I will add an extended bolt knob to be tacktikool. 6mmBRX feeds out of the magazine fine though ( MDT AICS type)
But for now - it will be a great testbed for 6mmBRX and bang a few gongs at the range. By the way - other than some beer for the engineering - the whole package cost around $1500 New Zealand Dollars plus the scope, which I had spare. So under a grand US.
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Boyd's has the only available stock . Richards has one for the Marlin X-7 series which is the same as the 783 but has a blind magazine and needs one hole relocated in the wood . No aftermarket triggers but the factory can be adjusted nicely .
No , NOYHING CAN BE USED FROM A 700 NOT EVEN THE SCREWS ( scope base screws yes )
Trigger to sear handoff is adjustable . It'll help with your closing .
Make sure it's not something else cause all but 1 of the 23 I've done have had very easy bolt function , both closing and opening . Just finished a 6 TCU for myself . Trigger is 1.5 lbs and is a slick as any . Bolt lift after firing is one finger.
As far as parts , some always follow the crowd , others leade . It may be easier , well it usually is easier to follow but always more fun to experiment . The 783 / Marlin X-7 platform will only grow IF the need is there . More demand = More parts .
Yes , contrary to this 783 stuff , I still build and run FLATHEAD FORDS .
Yes , contrary to this 783 stuff , I still build and run FLATHEAD FORDS .
spitfire_er
Silver $$ Contributor
I'de like to see a photo of one of these tricked out 783's.
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