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6mm accuracy
telohf
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Several years I bought a Remington 788 in 6mm in the hopes that my wife might actually put in for the once in a lifetime Bighorn Sheep tag here in Oregon. Alas I was disappointed. I love this rifle and I have heard how great the accuracy is with these rifles. So far that has not been the case. I know that the twist rate was changed by Remington for the heavier bullets and I shoot a 100gr Sierra but have mixed results with 2-3inch groups at best.
Does anyone know if Remington had the correct twist rate of barrel on the model 788? I shot factory 80gr bullets and it shot great, I prefer 100gr though. thanks for any replies.
Does anyone know if Remington had the correct twist rate of barrel on the model 788? I shot factory 80gr bullets and it shot great, I prefer 100gr though. thanks for any replies.
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You have several options. First, only shoot light bullets in that rifle that are good enough to take deer. Second, re-bore the barrel to 260 Rem., 257 Roberts or 308W, since the magazine can handle these cartridges. Finally, re-barrel to some other short length cartridge.
Tell us more about what it did like.
Should be the 1:9.
Try 3 different powders with the same bullet, .010" off the lands. But, case neck tension could be part of the problem. Sure the case necks aren't too thick?
My handloads are 100gr Sierra BT behind H4831. I am getting about 2-3 inch groups with that. I need to try more loads I guess. My main question was if the 788 had the 1-12 twist or the 1-9 twist that Remington changed to for the heavier bullets.
One of the 788 rifles liked Hornady 75 HPFB as a coyote bullet.
Your gun was made from 1969 till 1980.
Remington did the "change over" of the .244 soon after 1964 or so.
ANY 788 is a tack driver with the right loads, which generally means
loads NOT to the max.
I guess what I want from this rifle is something that will take eastern Oregon mule deer out to 300yds without too much issue. So I want a good load that I know this rifle will be able to shoot well for that purpose.
I think what you're looking for is called a .270 Winchester.
I wouldn't use a .243 or 6mm on muleys at 300 yards even in perfect conditions.
Any way, point is that would not be my first choice for what you want to do.
W.D.