Remington Model 788
Remington Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1967
Also known as: Remington 788
Overview
The Remington Model 788 is an American bolt-action rifle produced from 1967 to 1983 as an economical companion to the Model 700. Designed by Wayne Leek, it used a rear-locking bolt with nine locking lugs arranged in three rows of three, allowing a short 60-degree bolt lift for extra scope clearance and a fast 2.5-millisecond lock time. Chambered in .308 Winchester with a detachable box magazine and a 22-inch barrel, the 788 earned a reputation as a budget 'tackdriver' prized for accuracy that often rivaled rifles costing far more.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1092 mm (42.99") |
| Barrel Length | 566 mm (22.28") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Nine Lug Bolt, 60 Degree Bolt Throw, Detachable Magazine, Rear Locking Bolt, Fast Lock Time
Production
Estimated total produced: 565,000 · Production years: 1967-1983
Approximately 565,000 rifles produced across all chamberings before discontinuation.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Wayne Leek
Discontinued: 1983
Notes
The .308 Winchester chambering used the short-action receiver and a single-column detachable magazine holding 3 rounds. In 1980 the stock was revised with a fluted comb, thicker pistol grip, and wider fore-end. Left-hand variants were produced in select calibers.
Background
Marketed as Remington's budget rifle, the 788 became a cult favorite among hunters and benchrest shooters because its stiff, rear-locking action frequently delivered accuracy that embarrassed far more expensive bolt guns.