Hello Everyone,

I was looking for a good rifle on a budget and came across the Remington 783. Does anyone know about this rifle? If I am going to purchase a bolt action I want it to be real accurate. Would it be best to get a bolt action in .308 or 300 Win Mag for long ranges? Thank you for your help!

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/62437-just-bought-a-remington-783/

 

What kind of budget?  What kind of ranges are you looking to shoot at?  What kind of accuracy are you hoping for?

 

You might also want to look at some offerings from Savage.  Don't forget to budget in a quality scope and rings (and possibly base) for whatever you get.

And don't rule out the Ruger American either

I still haven't shot mine, but just the fit and feel of the rifle is nice for something under 400. With my choice of optics, bases, and rings I'm sitting at a net total of under 560 dollars. 

 

If you're in the Carneys Point or Pennsgrove Area, hit me up and you can check it out. I'll answer any questions you have about it. 

Hello Everyone,
Thank you for the input. I hear that in 30-06 the gun is capable of .725 accuracy. I am not sure if they used hand loads or what to obtain that group. At this point I am really torn between the 783 and a k-31 swiss. I also have a scope I couple place on it so I am really torn on what to do!

 

http://www.remington.com/model783

If you like History, go for the K-31. Ammo is expensive though. But it looks like a fantastic rifle, and its capable of phenomenal accuracy with Match ammo. 

 

The 783 will be around for a while, the K-31 might not be. Just something to consider.