this for the video. I recently found 2 788s in 30-30 and 44 magnum. I'm in the process of finishing the 30-30 I got last week. The previous owner broke the ejector so I'm the process of ordering a bunch of ejectors as these rifles share the same ejectors. I've had the 44 out and its a thumping tack driver. Very cool rifle. It'll be with me this fall during hunting season. Good luck with your work on yours.

less bumpin gums and more pulling trigger 😜 looking good so far 👍

@WilliamCChapin

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, MCK! Thanks for the note.

When my buddy and I went groundhog shooting!! Up in mid Ontario Canada,,He had a Remington 700 in a 22-250 heavy barrel and I had the Tikka M55 in 6mm Rem. 6x18 Bushnell scope..We had more fun that I could ever think.of..

@WilliamCChapin

5 ай бұрын

22-250 is one of the 788 chamberings that I haven’t purchased yet. I do have a nice flat bolt Ruger M77V though. 🙂 Thanks for the note.

I finally broke down and bought my 788. Glass bedded action, pillar block bedded, Temken trigger, Boyd stock, floated barrel, parallax scope. Less than MOA at 100 yards. Tack driver.

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re enjoying the rifle. Thanks for watching!

My 788 in 6mm Rem was my first deer rifle. To this day its the most accurate rifle I own. As far as hand loads go, I have always shot 100gr Sierra GK for deer over IMR 4350. I spent some time doing load development with those components and what I found was that the hotter I loaded, the tighter the groups got.

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to experimenting further with this one. Thanks for the note!

@charlessanders4337

Жыл бұрын

I have that same rifle. To this day it’s my go to deer rifle. Had it bedded and floated and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more accurate gun. It’s no beauty queen, but I didn’t get it to look at it. I love the 6mm. Superior to the .243 in every way. The 6mm Remington actually has a pretty interesting story behind it if you care to look it up.

@WilliamCChapin

Жыл бұрын

I like the 788, I always keep an eye out for them. I have them in both 6mm and 243, among other chamberings. They are on the list of rifles for more range time and videos.

This was a fun video, thank you. The 788 is an interesting rifle series. My limited research indicates Remington manufactured left-handed versions for several years in 6mm Rem & 308 Win. I hope to find a LH 6mm in decent condition in the near future. Thanks again.

@WilliamCChapin

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it! Keep in mind that the left hand models still eject on the right side - only the bolt handle is moved to the left. With the .473” bolt face, they were at one time a decent budget action for a bench rifle in one of the BR Remington chamberings.

@garyturner8898

6 ай бұрын

@@WilliamCChapin Thank you. No worries on the right side ejection. My Browning T-Bolt 22lr with LH bolt has right side ejection, as well. It is a beautifully made heavy barreled 22lr. All the best in 2024.

@WilliamCChapin

6 ай бұрын

@@garyturner8898 Thanks! All the best for you as well. 🙂

I think the Rem. 788 was one of the best budget rifles Remington ever made. My buddy back in the day has one in 223 that was a tack driver.

@WilliamCChapin

3 жыл бұрын

I’m rather fond of them myself, Reloader 7sixtwo! Thanks for the note.

The factory trigger on my 6mm 788 was trash - swapped in a Timney and it helped significantly.

@WilliamCChapin

Жыл бұрын

I have a Timney in one of my 788’s - it works well. Thanks for the note.

@rkc3623

Жыл бұрын

@@WilliamCChapin Occasionally, the entire bolt falls out when loading another round but when you only need to shoot at a deer once, it's not a problem.

@WilliamCChapin

Жыл бұрын

@@rkc3623 Hmm…I haven’t experienced that! Does it have the typical safety lever that serves as the bolt release?

Did you end up doing anything with this rifle? I picked up this exact rifle today. Thinking I’ll drop in a Timney trigger and a Boyd’s stock.

@WilliamCChapin

Жыл бұрын

I have ammunition ready for it, and need to get it back out to the range. Since then, I’ve also picked up another like it chambered in 243 Winchester - it has also only had a few initial test rounds fired since I purchased it. Thanks for the note!

A lot of guys say they use 6mm Rem,,for deer,,Don't you find it too fast & light deer in the bush,? I've only used mine for groundhogs & coyotes..I 've got 14 boxes of Hornady Super Performance 95gr,,These things are amazing in my Tikkas M55..

@WilliamCChapin

5 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried it on deer. This part of Michigan is still shotgun/muzzle loader/straight wall cartridge restricted. It’s been a few years since the last time I hunted. 🙂

Tube un 6mm rem lo consegui en san antonio tx lo traje a mex y case muchos venados cola blanca texano

@WilliamCChapin

6 ай бұрын

It’s good to hear that you have had success hunting with it. Thanks for watching!

The rifle may not be that interesting, the cartridge on the other hand is hands down better than the .243. It's a shame the 6mm Remington couldn't get the traction or hype that it deserves compared to the 6.5 Creedmoor (which is excellent by the way). I foresee one day the 6mm Remington being the next target for firearms and cartridge marketing and I'm sure the public will enjoy a rifle that shoots through the same hole.

@WilliamCChapin

3 жыл бұрын

I like both the rifle and the cartridge. Thanks for the note!

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

@Russell Weber Good points. I like the shoulder angle and longer neck of the 6mm Remington. I also like the 7x57 Mauser that the 6mm Remington is based on. Thanks for watching!

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

@Russell Weber I like all of those cartridges, and some day I'd like to try 6.5x57 Mauser, too!

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

@Russell Weber Your rifle sounds interesting, Russell. I'm fond of Swedish Mausers and the 6.5x55 Cartridge. Thanks for the note - I should get a Swede out!

Don't quit your day job.

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@brandoncarey2329

2 жыл бұрын

No shit. Painful to watch!!!!. Forgets the mag. and talks for 3 minutes between shots. He wants to sound technical but looks like a moron.

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, I don't want to sound technical - it's just a KZread video! I appreciate that you commented twice.

Nice performance for the first time shooting it. I'm sure you'll tweak group sizes down even further.

@WilliamCChapin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, JCM45! It should respond well to the usual stuff - I feel confident enough about it now to invest the effort.

That will be a shooter with a Timney trigger in it . lol

@WilliamCChapin

3 жыл бұрын

Some Bozo robbed the Canjar trigger out of it! 🤭

Maroon.

@WilliamCChapin

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite colors. Thanks for watching.

Bonafide Battery Burner

@WilliamCChapin

6 ай бұрын

Awesome alliteration.

not sure , on this vid , chatty guy ,,might need a better load for that 6mm , or shooting tips ,,

@WilliamCChapin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Eugene. I’ll have that 6mm 788 on video again - perhaps alongside its 243 equivalent.

I've got a Tikka M55,,6mm Rem,,,6×18 Bushnell,,I have had it since 1972,,and I can put a better group than that at 200yards,,With factory amo,,Hornady Super Performance, 95gr,

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! 👍

You can't SHOOT!!!

@WilliamCChapin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!