Remington 783 Review: An accurate shooter, but there's a catch.

Published on September 23, 2019
Duration: 10:29

This review of the Remington 783 highlights its surprising accuracy for its price point, achieving 1.243-inch median groups at 100 yards. However, the review critically points out significant drawbacks including a rough bolt operation with a dangerous 'catch', a cheap-feeling stock, a stiff recoil pad, and a critically flawed included scope with dangerously short eye relief. The trigger is adjustable but complex.

Quick Summary

The Remington 783 offers surprising accuracy, achieving 1.243-inch median groups at 100 yards, but suffers from significant drawbacks. These include a rough bolt with a dangerous 'catch', a cheap stock, a stiff recoil pad, and a critically unsafe scope with only 1-inch eye relief, posing a risk of scope bite.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Chamberings
  2. 00:38Build Quality and Stock Issues
  3. 01:29Bolt and Feeding Problems
  4. 03:40Safety and Recoil Pad Concerns
  5. 04:33Trigger Performance Analysis
  6. 05:09Accuracy Testing Results
  7. 06:52The Catch: Scope Eye Relief Danger

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main drawbacks of the Remington 783 rifle?

The primary drawbacks include a rough bolt operation with a 'nasty catch', a cheap-feeling composite stock and sling studs, a stiff recoil pad, and critically, a dangerously short eye relief on the included scope which poses a risk of scope bite.

How accurate is the Remington 783 rifle?

Despite its build quality issues, the Remington 783 demonstrates impressive accuracy, achieving a median group size of 1.243 inches at 100 yards during testing, making it a capable shooter for its price point.

Is the scope included with the Remington 783 safe to use?

No, the included scope is considered unsafe due to its extremely short eye relief (1 inch). This poses a significant risk of the scope hitting the shooter's face during recoil, especially with magnum calibers.

What are the positive aspects of the Remington 783?

The main positive aspect is its accuracy, delivering sub-MOA groups at 100 yards, which is exceptional for a budget-priced bolt-action rifle. The trigger is also noted as decent, though complex to adjust.

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