This is some 788 info I've found since I started researching the scope mount for my 243 and the Long Action And Extra Long Action dilemma.
I'm NOT putting this down as gospel or that I'm an expert, or 1000% correct on this so be nice
I also have a link to an interesting article on the 788.
Please send me your email if you'd like a copy to...... zermatt707@yayoo.com
Eric
zermatt7
NOTE: The terms short action, long action, and extra long action have their own special meanings in regards to the 788 only (Think Pig Latin)
EXTRA LONG ACTION 788'S......243, 6MM, 7MM-08, 308
Redfield 1-Piece Standard Scope Base Remington 788 <Extra Long Action Gloss>
This is for the 243, 6mm 7mm-08, 308....
The .243, 7mm-08, and 308 also take the same "3 Round" magazine
The 6mm takes it own Different 3 round magazine
The 243, 7mm-08, 308, 6mm all take the same stock...So I believe they are all EXTRA LONG ACTION
>>>>> STOCKS WERE MADE OF BIRCH <<<<<
LONG ACTION 22-250, 222, 223, 30-30, 44 Remington Magnum
Redfield 1-Piece Standard Scope Base Remington 788 <Long Action Gloss>
This is for the 222, 22-250, 223.....The 222 and 223 can use the same "4 ROUND"magazine
The 22-250, 30-30, 44 Rem Mag, All have there own seperate "3 ROUND"magazines
The 22-250, 222, 223, 30-30 take the same stock
The 44 Rem. Mag has its own stock and its own magazine
Barrel length....
Early model 243, 6mm 7mm-08, 308's had 22" / 24" and maybe some 20" Barrels
Later model .243, 308, 7mm-08 were Carbines and had 18.5" Barrels
22-250, 222, and 223's had 24" Barrels
44 Rem Magnum's had 22" Barrels
30-30's had 22" Barrels
Midway has both Redfield and Weaver one piece mounts in Long Action and Extra Long Action
The #'s for the Weaver two piece mounts are...
#75 (8-40) Thread
#76 (1/2)
The 788 was made from 1967 to 1982, with different calibers coming and going through out the years.
Hope this is a help to some one !
