Have a buddy that wants to sell me a Remington 788 in a 243 caliber. Condition is about a 6 out of 10 from what he said. It has a 3-9x40 Leupold scope mounted but not sure which model. He wants $200. What do you guys think? Don't know anything about the rifle.

If you don't buy it shoot me a pm and I will. They are great little rifles, not much to look at though.

Extremely good deal.

Run the serial number through your local PD or SO if they come back clean then jump all over it.

I have one in .243. It is a tack driver. Mine will shoot 80 and 100 grs into small groups all day long. It isn't a pretty gun but it is a shooter. You better buy that gun, they don't make them anymore and are a gem. For 200 bucks with a Leupold scope, why even ask? Jump on it quick.

Buy it from him and I'll pay you double for it.

There was a time when the 788 was THE action to build your Bench Rest rifle from.


Chupa

+1

The scope is worth every bit of that.

And it has a lifetime warranty. You'd be getting the rifle for free.

I'd jump on that and worry about what it was worth later.

I'm going to run the numbers first. I have a feeling it might be a little Hot.

That would be wise

Run the numbers if not hot jump all over that one.

Tell me where it is, i will buy it, run the numbers and if it is clean sell to you for double. If it's dirty I will call Eric Holder and tell him it is in Mexico

Rifle is in pretty good condition & has a older model Leupold Vari X-II Scope mounted. Snapped a few quick pics with my phone.

I thing, and this is just me, but, the overall opinion is to
buy it!!!

qhit jerking everones chain and buy it or

I did buy it. Going to take it out to the range soon. Haven't ran the numbers yet. There were a couple other buyers that wanted it if I didn't take it with me.

Buyit and give us a range report

It looks like a lot better than 6/10 condition from the photos. I think I wouldn't run the numbers now that you own it!

I agree, it does look better than 6/10. I thought it was going to be in not so good condition. I want to run the numbers just in case I ever decide to sell it.

I am sure wanting one in .22-250, years ago I had one in .222, wish I had it back...!

Have 3 now. 223, 7mm-08 and 44mag. Wish i still had the 243that i traded for a gun i really found out i didn't like

I use one in 7mm-08 its the carbine (short barrel) and it does neck shots @ 200yards all day long. I had a 22-250 that didn't shoot as well and 243 but my brother wanted more than I did so I never got to shoot it.

The action is one of the best imo and I like having a clip fed gun.

You wont be disappointed in that gun.

I got a chance to look through the scope today out in the light & I was amazed at how clear it looks considering its a older scope. My brothers friend already offered me $500 for it. Think I'm going to hang onto it for a while though.

You're a lucky man.

Let us know how it shoots.