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bamaranger · February 18, 2010, 02:40 AM

a bit less costly than a Rem 700, not nearly as pretty. It was available only in "short action" calibers.

The .243 is a great dual role ctg. In its lighter bullet weights, it makes a good "heavy varminter" and will beat the wind better than the .22 centerfires.
With its heavy bullets, it is up to the task of taking average whitetails, what ever they may look like. Moderate recoil. The 788 had a reputation for accuracy.

In central PA, the ridge and valley country, you oughta be able to use it for groundhogs, provided its not populated and the blast isn't an issue. Later in the year, it'll work fine for deer.

I visit Martinsburg, PA, 'bout once a year, family. Pretty country. Also know Blair, Cambria, and Huntingdon co's. Worked a brief spell at Raystown Lake. with COE. Pretty.

February 18, 2010, 02:40 AM	#4
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	The 788 was a working man's rifle....... a bit less costly than a Rem 700, not nearly as pretty. It was available only in "short action" calibers. The .243 is a great dual role ctg. In its lighter bullet weights, it makes a good "heavy varminter" and will beat the wind better than the .22 centerfires. With its heavy bullets, it is up to the task of taking average whitetails, what ever they may look like. Moderate recoil. The 788 had a reputation for accuracy. In central PA, the ridge and valley country, you oughta be able to use it for groundhogs, provided its not populated and the blast isn't an issue. Later in the year, it'll work fine for deer. I visit Martinsburg, PA, 'bout once a year, family. Pretty country. Also know Blair, Cambria, and Huntingdon co's. Worked a brief spell at Raystown Lake. with COE. Pretty.