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steveNChunter · September 21, 2013, 02:29 PM

If its stamped 6mm rem and is the original barrel it is most definitely a 1:9" twist rate and can stabilize up to 105 gr bullets with ease. The .244 remington version of the cartridge with the 1:12 twist rate was only chambered in the model 722 from 1955-1962 IIRC. The 788 came out in 1967, well after the name change of the cartridge and the faster twist. Had Remington originally given the .244 a 1:9 twist in 1955, .243 win might very well have been the cartridge to fade into obsolescence.

A left hand 788 in 6mm is kind of a rare find, and I'd be willing to bet its a great shooter if the bore is in good shape. The 788 had one of the fastest lock times of any factory built rifle of its time, or ever for that matter, and in many cases they could outshoot the more expensive model 700. $350 is a good price if its in good shape. Not a steal, but well worth it.

I passed up a right handed 788 6mm about a year ago that had a $450 price tag on it. The store owner came down to $400 and I said let me think on it, hoping he would give just a little more. I came back the next day to take him up on the $400 deal, rifle was gone. I'm still kicking myself. The rifle was like new. Don't be the idiot I was. Buy it.

September 21, 2013, 02:29 PM	#17
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 1,520	If its stamped 6mm rem and is the original barrel it is most definitely a 1:9" twist rate and can stabilize up to 105 gr bullets with ease. The .244 remington version of the cartridge with the 1:12 twist rate was only chambered in the model 722 from 1955-1962 IIRC. The 788 came out in 1967, well after the name change of the cartridge and the faster twist. Had Remington originally given the .244 a 1:9 twist in 1955, .243 win might very well have been the cartridge to fade into obsolescence. A left hand 788 in 6mm is kind of a rare find, and I'd be willing to bet its a great shooter if the bore is in good shape. The 788 had one of the fastest lock times of any factory built rifle of its time, or ever for that matter, and in many cases they could outshoot the more expensive model 700. $350 is a good price if its in good shape. Not a steal, but well worth it. I passed up a right handed 788 6mm about a year ago that had a $450 price tag on it. The store owner came down to $400 and I said let me think on it, hoping he would give just a little more. I came back the next day to take him up on the $400 deal, rifle was gone. I'm still kicking myself. The rifle was like new. Don't be the idiot I was. Buy it. __________________ DEO VINDICE Last edited by steveNChunter; September 21, 2013 at 02:40 PM.