The Remington 788 in 222

[@garyvannatter1905]

I enjoyed your video and history lesson. I purchased my 788 in 1967 for $106.99. I was 15 yrs old at the time. I still have this rifle and yes I have misplaced the magazine. I was addicted to hunting and shot 119 ground hogs the first year that I owned this rifle. A confirmed kill was hanging the chuck on a fence. This is an accurate rifle with several kills at 250-300 yards. I used to handload using Dupont IMR3031 with 46 grain hollow point bullets. I have a 6 power scope on my rifle. Ground hogs aren't near as plentiful as the coyote population has blossomed. Cheers

[@gerardgoubel4169]

J’ai possède un 788 en 6 RM (244) que du bonheur 😊😊😊

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Yes

[@robertwest6205]

I have a 788 222 that I have had for 40 years your videos have made me get it back out after 20 years sitting in the cabinet very good rifle to shoot brings me back to the old days and get away from modern rifles and enjoy the old days

[@MullahSteinberg]

Such joy to see my grandson started off with a 222. Never developed a flinch ever since , now he competes internationally in reap , shot the big 5 before he turned 21 and never looked back,. The 222 was always his 22lr . Start them right

[@bertlawrence6316]

Sir, I enjoyed your video! I have owned a Rem 788 in .222 since 1979, new. It has been re-purposed several times over the years; but it has provided me enormous project enjoyment throughout. My loading over the years has centered around IMR 4198 and Hornady hollow points. 3000+ fps is easily attainable and the bullet is, yes, devastating on varmints out to 250 yards! Thank you for this report.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I want a 222

[@stevenjahnsen4955]

222 is one of my favorites I have a Sako vixen I still use for prarie dogs

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

The Sako Vixen is one of those rifles that made it's own legacy. Great little shooters.

[@terryporche9059]

I had a 788 in a 243 long barrel. A good friend wanted the rifle for his young son for deer hunting. I sold him that rifle and still regret it today 35 yrs later. It was a tack driver.Very informed video

[@unclefish2]

I loved your presentation . easy on my ear. I have a 308 that has taken Texas deer for 35 years with one shot . Yes! It is a Great action.

[@garypark9934]

Very nice , I love the 788 and the 222. My 222 is in the mowhawk 600 rem. I have cast lead bullet loads that duplicate the 22 mag. And shoot under a dime. During the 22 rimfire shortage. A little 2400, a peace of old lead pipe. A few wheel weights and I had a renewable supply of squirrel ammo. I have a load for Turkey also. As a game warden , I used the mowhawk 600 in 222 for road injured deer. A situation where extreme accuracy is a must , and after the shot nothing follows. No exit of the bullet and instant effect. I used the 63gr semi point for this work. It's a great fit for the utv ,to do a ride around after the hay is cut and worry the ground hogs. My mowhawk has a new straight grain black walnut stock. And the floor plate replaced with an after market metal plate. As for the 788, I have them in 243win, 308 win. And 30 30 win. The 30 30 came with the black walnut stock. The other two stocks are from Boyd's as is the mowhawks. My mowhawk 222 cost 144.00 in 1978.I Still have my receipt . And its rode along with me on a career

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Wow! That's quite a story. I thought of making some lead bullets for my .222, but haven't got the mold yet. A friend of mine once had a Remington Mohawk in .222 and he regrettably sold it years ago. Now he wishes he still had it. You are a smart man for holding on to yours because as I mentioned in the video, these older Remingtons are getting harder to find because more and more people have discovered just how well these old rifles were made. I am considering making a part 2 to this video. Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@scottstubbs9913]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Yes Part 2!

[@Mike_S_Swift]

Gary Park not saying I’m old but my 788 222 was 99.95 at Coast to Coast in September 72’ & Harris bipods were 14.95 lol

[@garypark9934]

@@Mike_S_Swift Ha maybe not old ,but certainly been around awhile lol. At least I was born after the 222.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

6 mm Remington

[@ruge48]

Excelente video. I just happen to have obtained an almost unfired Remington 700 with a Leupold V 1.5-5X , but I have to go into a surgery before using it. Your video is an additional Motivation to work in my recovery! Thanks a lot

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I hope you have a smooth procedure and quick recovery.

[@jamesholt6032]

Great Video as usual.. I really enjoy 22 centerfires ..im a groundhog hunter from western NC...THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO BRING US THESE GREAT VIDEOS... IM A FAN FOREVER..!!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I appreciate your comments. I really need to do another video on this rifle/caliber soon. I found a good load for it.

[@jamesholt6032]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman one of my favorite loads was BLC-2...23 GRAINS WITH A 53 GRAIN MATCH HORNADY HOLLOW POINT..CCI Br PRIMER .. Its not maxium ...but great accuracy in my 722 Remington

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

@@jamesholt6032 I'll have to give that recipe a try. Thanks.

[@cliffshirley829]

About 7 years ago I found new-in-box 788 in 222 rem. at a gun store in San Diego. I was thrilled since the owner was asking $425. I knew the inherent accuracy of the 788 platform, having owned the same gun in 22-250 many years earlier, which I foolishly sold. The 222 is a pleasure to shoot. Good video!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Wow! A new in box 788 in .222 Remington is a jewel to find! Personally I'd rather have the .222 than the 22-250. They are more pleasurable to shoot, and the barrels and brass last much longer.

[@delles1548]

Lucky dog !!

[@vee_emm_jay_ess]

Thanks for your review, history and demonstration, sir. I just purchased this rifle today, the 16 inch barrel version! I already have the Savage 340D also in 222 Rem and it shoots great. Peace and God bless from Canada.

[@sean9820]

I hope this comment finds you well. I recently inherited a pristine remington model seven in .222 from my father. He took many a white tail with it in the Catskill Mountains of New York. I enjoyed your video and shooting. God bless.

[@darknature79]

I've had the 222 788 model for some years and never knew how good a gun it was and was pleasantly surprised when I looked up videos and reviews.

[@darknature79]

Got mine for $100 with a weaver k6 c3 I believe. Or k3 c6,its one of those.

[@be2223]

Great video. I enjoyed it very much. Also learned a lot. I enjoy my 222s as well. Along with an old Remington 700 and a Savage 340D, I just got a new Savage model 25 in 222. They're all a joy to shoot. The 222 has been doing everything all these new cartridges are supposed to since 1950. I wish you well.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Glad to see yet another fan of the .222. Thanks for watching. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@DavidHernandez-zm7cg]

Love the vid lots of great info. I bought a 222 Remington from a friend 8 yrs ago and its been my favorite rifle to shoot

[@georgesmith6918]

I have a 788 chambered in 22/250. Great shooter . I also have my dads .222 savage really great shooter both are are fun to shoot.

[@robinbrown473]

Enjoyed your video about the great 222 rem my favourite calibre, I have a Ruger M77 stainless synthetic in 222rem and love this rifle two if my friends have this calibre and have taken a few roe deer with it. Shooters in France and some other European countries are banned from using military calibres such as 223 and 7.62 but not here in Scotland,

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

The Ruger M77 is an absolutely great gun. It is pretty much a Mauser 98 design with modern styling in Ruger fashion. I have heard of M77's in .222 that print 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards, (which is outstanding). A friend of mine has a Ruger M77 in .270 Winchester and is adorned with a Mannlicher style walnut stock. Perhaps I will borrow it to do a review.

[@scottstubbs9913]

Great Video and very nice 788 you have there. Just got back into shooting the 222 after a long absence. Found a very nice old Remington 722.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

That's another American classic that I am on the lookout for. I would love to own one in 6mm Remington.

[@johngnipper8768]

Great job on the video, no rock music ,no corny graphics, just good info. subbed

[@CincinnatiChimneySweep]

Great video!! Felt like i was sitting down with my grandpa lol very good informative 👌

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Chain saws and gun shots, that’s the sound of freedom. Like the 222 Remington however I own a 22-250 Remington and it is super varmit rifle too.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Indeed!

[@paulschofield2630]

I believe back in the 60s, .222 was the Olympic target round at 100metres ? With gold medal 🏅 groups around .300 !! Alot of Sakos winning, cheers 🍻 from Australia 😊

[@skiphinson8620]

I love the .222. I have my Pop’s Revelation model 225, which is same as the Savage 340, in .222 Remington that he bought new in 1962 at the local Western Auto Store. I was three years old at that time. This is the first center fire rifle that he started teaching me to shoot and reload. It’s still a great sub moa rifle. I have taken deer with it with 60 grain bullets. It works. No it’s not my regular deer rifle.

[@GordonRizzuti]

Nice job on the 222 video! I have a 1970s Remington 700 ADL in 222 and after years of load development, I can only get consistently about 11/16" group with 50g bullet if seated a few thou into the lands, 19.2 grains IMR 4198. Fantastic rifle ypu ha e and nice reloading! God Bless.

[@louannwatt4447]

Enjoyed your vid OC.Bought that same manual in 1978.Look at how it compares the .222magnum and .223. Thanks Again. God bless the U.S. Tennessee and the big green R. Doug

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Yes, different manuals feature varying loads for the same caliber and bullet weights. Looking back now, it's a shame that the .222 rem. magnum never really caught on like the .223 or the .222. Glad you liked the video.

[@craignmz5264]

I love my 222 Rem Mag! It’s in a 700 though. I had a 788 chambered in .243 that was stolen 🥺. I do have a 788 chambered in .223 that has a Canjar teigger, great rifle!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

@@craignmz5264 I'm sure your 700 Remmy in .222 rem. mag is also a tack-driver. The extra power of the .222 magnum extends your effective range another 50 yards or so over the .222 and .223. I would love to have a .222 magnum in a 721, just because of the nostalgia a gun like that would provide.

[@mikec3820]

just picked up a .222 788. love it

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I think you'll enjoy it very well.

[@mikec3820]

had it out today in the woods. 1/2 inch group at 100 yards. my new favorite small game, coyote, koy dogs too been getting bad around us this year

[@NordicRifleman]

I’ve had a bunch of 222’s such as Sako Vixen (both the normal and a Varmint version) and Winchester 70. Currently using a Sako A1. Really nice cartridge. Thanks for a nice video 👍🏻

[@eb1684]

What do you use it for?

[@NordicRifleman]

@@eb1684 Mostly for fox calling.

[@curthelf6170]

I enjoy your videos, this one and the one on 22's where I picked up on the SK Flatnose Basic ammo from Germany, very helpful, Thankyou.

[@havocjones8309]

You explained the 788 . You've done well I buy almost every one I can find

[@alenrl6807]

Thank you for the video. I love the 222. It's a great cartridge and experience to shoot.

[@alenrl6807]

I think who tries never left it again. In Europe for roe deer and fox works well. I believe that 222 it's not common since people thinks that needs necessarily a big cartridge for any animal.

[@terencegamble4548]

Sir, I enjoyed this video. Great to see a classic rifle and cartridge featured and see it perform so well. I use a Sako 85 in .223 for foxes and sometimes roe deer here in Scotland, and also the diminutive Muntjaq deer in England, but I'm sure that I would enjoy your rifle just as much (maybe more!). Best Wishes.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Sako's are mighty fine rifles. I would love to own a Vixen in .222, or .223. I'm sure any Sako is capable of fine accuracy. I would also love to get a chance to hunt roe deer some day. They are small deer, but rank high on my list in terms of fine game animals. Thanks for your comments and Best Wishes to you as well sir.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Yes the 222 savage i am.looking for one

[@gradyhernandez4699]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsmanlet me.know where a 222 Remington rifle is or a savage

[@Benelli-ex7oq]

I have a savage 940b in 222 just finished restoring it looks good can't wait to try it out thanks

[@chipchaffee2416]

Nice shooting, and great video. Thank you

[@anthonylewis8601]

Same one remington 788 .222 my papwa had that i own now has the original Glenfield scope on it. Is ther any way I can find out the year it was made? Relly enjoyed your video.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Yes there are some stamped letters, and/or numbers on the left side of the barrel close to the chamber end. Here is a link to the barrel date codes. www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/

[@anthonylewis8601]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman thanks I appreciate that..

[@anthonylewis8601]

@CumberlandOutdoorsman from what I can tell it was made in April 1971. Thanks again..

[@corygetz8484]

My father bought a 788 in 243 in 1975, the year I was born. Great rifle, I've taken dozens of dear with It. Most accurate rifle I own.

[@bobcat9314]

Very nicely done and informative video..thank you

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks, I am glad you found it informative.

[@stephenland9361]

The venerable "Triple Deuce" is my all time favourite centrefire cartridge. With a Sierra 52gr. HPBT bullet ahead of a certain amount of IMR 4198, I can light matches at 100 yards. (Okay, maybe two times out of three... maybe.) The Remington 788 is an inherently accurate action, being an extremely solid, rigid action. The 788's awesome trigger also helps in that regard. About thirty years ago, a 'friend of a friend' accidentally drove over his 788, snapping the stock at the wrist. Thinking it was now useless, he gave it to me free. The rifle had not been well cared for and the bore was starting to pit and show erosion. The action was still fine. So, off it went to my local gunsmith who touched up the receiver threads and re-barreled it with a 24 inch medium sporter, match grade tube with no iron sights. He cleaned up and polished the trigger and put it all on a nice walnut stock made to my dimensions. I toyed with the idea of a recoil pad but wisely let the gunsmith talk me into a proper chequered steel butt plate taken from one of his other 'fallen angels'. Rust blueing, a classic London oil finish and some practical chequering finished it off. All of that cost far more than a new one but what the heck. The only extra adornment is a steel grip cap from the same source as the butt plate. A Leupold 2-7x33mm Compact scope atop Conetrol bases and rings and I was away. After working up my pet load using the IMR 4198 (back then it was with a 53 gr. bullet) I zeroed it for 200 yards. On a good day, it put five rounds into just under an inch at 200 yards, a genuine half minute of angle. On occasion, I lucked into quarter minute groups. (I have a few, signed by witnesses as souvenirs. Hey, bragging rights are bragging rights.) Where I live, in north central BC, varmint hunting is not a big deal, limited to the occasional coyote hunt at the request of some local farmers I know. So my pet custom 788 is mostly a range rifle. That said, it's still my prized rifle in my favourite cartridge. A few friends have offered to buy it just to get me to stop showing off with it. They can wait to get it from my estate.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Sometimes money is of secondary importance, especially when you have a goal in mind. After reading your comment, I can clearly see how much you think of your rifle. Certain guns are the gems of our collection, and I'm sure your 788 is one of them.

[@thomasberlinghoff2416]

I swear to God..... l made almost the Identical post last week pertaining to this gun. Same bullet, with a boat tail, same powder, ccI primer, super x case. Cover with a dime at (150) yds. No-Shit. Daily record of mine, (9) Woodchucks, Southern-tier of Buffalo, N.Y.

[@kclarkeadventures]

I own a Sako A1 in 222rem. I love it. Nice little accurate rifle.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

That's a fine little rifle. Sako's have always had a great reputation for being well made.

[@allanliversidge9827]

Had one in 22 250. Best centrefire ever owned. Wished I had kept it Superbly accurate❤. Al.in Aussie.

[@Mike_S_Swift]

I bought my 788 222 new in 72’. The trigger was very hard pull. I put a CanJar trigger in it early 73’. I used a Lyman All American 10x fine crosshair scope on it for years as well as the wood stock although bedded the action in 73’. In 88’ put it into a Lee Six ( Six Enterprises) beaver tail glass stock and changed up to a Leupold M8 12x. Still have that rifle so almost 48 years now. It made me look better than I was as a shooter and even 9 year old kids could shoot

[@bertlawrence6316]

222triple I saw your comment on the Rem 788 on Utube. Concur with your experiences. Bought one new in ‘78 and have converted it three times to different endeavors. Through all projects, the rifle shoots better than I can hold. It began life with, what I called a, target barrel. After match target shooting it in two iterations, I had it turned down and shortened for a sporter, putting it back in the OEM stock. That was disappointing, beyond 100 yds. So, I ordered a Boyd’s laminated classic stock and modified that to suit my fancies and bedded the bbl/action. New delights in varmint and small game hunting. My pet load uses Sako cases (I brought home from Germany 40 years ago), IMR 4198, and Hornady HPs at 3030 fps. Case life and bbl life have been remarkable

[@Mike_S_Swift]

Bert, Also my dad’s name. Don’t know if you know the history of fiberglass stocks. Chet Brown and Lee Six we’re shooting bench matches in the late 60’s and going from west ( San Jose CA) to east ( Camp Perry etc) their Wood stocks would warp dramatically and they came up with fiberglass stocks . I met them at Chet’s place in 73’ where they showed me their two piece molds and a homemade oven to cure the fiberglass with heat lamps. They were both engineers for PacBell I think. Anyway we were talking about my 222 788 and Chet said he won a match with one in 222 with a match barrel and glass stock. He said the wind was very switchy and hard to read so he would load up the mag and one in the chamber and in between wind switches would fire of five fast rounds. Lee and Chet quit doing business together and I became friends with Lee and went on a Squirrel shoot that was a hoot and a pig hunting on Santa Cruz Island. Sadly he passed away several years ago most of my stocks are old school Lee Six stocks. Those were the days. My 788 birch stock was free floated and bedded and shot really small groups. However going from the high & dry NE California climate to Los Padres National forest west of King City my stock would warp ( even though sealed) enough to touch the barrel and it had a fair gap. One trip it would be 2” off to the right next trip 2” off to the left so in 88’ put it in a Lee Six beavertail stock and never had that issue again My varmint load back in the day was 19.3 gr of IMR 4198 using 50 Sierra Blitz and Remington brass. It still has the original barrel on it 24”. Also shot the Sierra match Bullets very well 52/53 gr Cheers/mike

[@bertlawrence6316]

222triple Mike, Loved hearing from you and your experiences. Likewise, I converted the atrocious Rem factory trigger to Canjar, about 1982. What a wonderful difference. Choice - unset, about what one would appreciate over the factory; but SET,...a completely new experience! We have somethings in common. Would enjoy an association. [e-mail]

[@Mike_S_Swift]

Bert 222 has the standard CanJar trigger which was about 35$ in early 73’. In late 70’s picked up a CanJar Set trigger for my Ruger 77 converted from 7X57mm to 244 slow twist 1-12” 24” Shilen match barrel, work done by Stu Harvey also a supreme bench shooter in his day and held a nation record for years and machinist. The trigger not set is very light I’d guess a pound and I have rarely used the set function and then only on a bench. Guess maybe 4oz but I don’t have a gauge. It’s also in a Lee Six Beavertail stock. Looked like a swat rifle before it’s time lol

[@Mike_S_Swift]

Bert Lawrence will do Bill I’m in my shop doing a covid 19 Honey do lol. Also running back & forth to Redding visiting a dying friend

[@MichaelWright-l5o]

I very much appreciate your knowledge on the Remington rifles . Will the magazine out of the Remington 581 work in a Remington 77 Nylon ? Thanks ahead of time for your response .

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Yes they will. In this video about the Nylon 66, I actually show a 77 magazine that I have used in my 581. I think you'll enjoy this video; kzbin.info/www/bejne/poLEooKfhpeef6c

[@woodswalker1111]

My Remington model 788 in 243 Winchester has been my go to Rifle for 45 years. For an economy rifle it's very accurate and reliable.

[@delles1548]

Ah my favorite round, the 222 or triple deuce. I've been shooting it since 1980 in a M700 BDL, and along with numerous prairie dogs, crows, coyotes, black birds and turkeys, I have also taken a few deer using a 63gr Sierra SMP. While my rifles do like the 4198 powders, my best varmint loads were with H335, H322 and Varget. I used this round in my BR rifle for some exceptional 5 shot bug hole groups, and today, I still own that old BR rifle wearing its original 8-32x target scope. I still use that rifle and round in 300 yard golf ball shoots. Thanks for the video and trip down history lane.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

We had a couple of these in 222. Built like a tank, a good workhorse. I could never get them to group better than 3/4 moa no matter what I did to them. Not good enough for me sadly. Been using Rem 700's since. A very sturdy gun never the less. Great vid.

[@twolak1972]

What, you're complaining about 3/4ths inch groups. WOW, most factory rifles nowadays cant do much better. Wanna sell it. Ille take those groups ALL DAY LONG.

[@ridgerunneroutdoors2423]

Great video man i have a rem 722 in 222 rem built in 1953 still shoots great i love the 222 rem way better than the 223 rem . I got a nice group at 100 yds with 50grn v max and 23.6 grains of ar comp powder .

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Keep that little rifle. They don't make them like yours anymore.

[@stevevigil3080]

I inherited that same rifle, love it...

[@smokeytexx]

my 788/.222 load is nosler 50gr ballistic tips infront of 23.5 grains of bm2 powder , have owned the gun since new when i bought it in 1981 . might try a few of the loads you mention .

[@stevedouglas5443]

I have a 77 vintage in 223. Very accurate! Mine has a stamped plate that reads: Michigan dune's correctional facility. A prison guard rifle.

[@darrellbridwell588]

I have that reloading manual l believe its1973 that book has been around friends neighbors myself. What a treasure.

[@garrybrischke53]

Great video. I have a Marlin XS7 in .222Rem , great rifle , pleasure to shoot. I believe this chambering was export only and not sold in USA. 1/9 Twist barrel is a bonus.Cheers from Australia.

[@lewisoversole6781]

I wish I could find another bolt for mine, I tried but have given up. Some how it got mared up below the firing pin

[@Knotyourbusiness]

Just seen one sold on ebay. It went for 350.00

[@captain54526]

There are triggers that are available to improve the accuracy of the 788. I asked an old gunsmith friend of mine once of what was the most accurate rifle he ever worked on and sighted in. His answer was a Remington 788 in a 22-250 caliber. He could not believe the accuracy of the rifle as he said all five rounds after sighting it in, were three bullets in the same hole and two that were halfway inside the one hole.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I went to my local Wal-Mart a few days ago to check their ammo display, and I noticed that there was no .223 or 556 ammo available anymore, neither were there any pistol calibers such as 9mm or .357. I did notice that there was some Remington .222 along with other popular hunting calibers such as the .243 win, .270 win. 30-06, 30-30, and others. I guess they are trying to make some kind of anti-tactical/anti-gun statement, I'm not really sure.

[@olivierb8264]

Thanks and congrats from SE France for the video. Here most of the deers are under 60 lbs. I think the 222 can really make it up to 150 yards.

[@misterlewgee8874]

Ive had 2 rem 788s....this is what ive done and learnt Cases wont eject due to scope rail....ive just found if i put in a weaker ejector spring they gently eject. Magazines rattle....no good for stealthy hunting.... fix, put silicon or glue material on side of magazine where the magazine rattles against floor plate. Replace trigger with timney trigger.... Have mine bedded at front and rear action screws. Had one rebarelled to 17rem...shoots amazing. Use fine allen key through hole in bolt shroud to remove firing pin. I prefer round firing pin to the flat style.... A raceway on the bolt can drag over a cartridge in the magazine scrapping off brass specs that build up over time. Fix... carefully remove thst 90° sharp edge...then ..smoother bolt operating and no brass specks in action. Ive moved to rem 700 so i csn use bix n andy tacsport Pro 2 stage trigger...if only that would fit on rem 788....😢 Both rem 788s were 222....

[@trashcanpossum230]

Great video! I plan on getting myself a .222 sometime soon for turkey and varmint hunting. Probably gonna be a 788 or a Savage 340.

[@JRCinKY]

I just bought one in .223. Not sure when it was made.

[@joejhurojr3914]

I love my 222 Rem. Cal. in my Rem, M-600, w/Vent-rib, Win.(post-64) M-70/222Rem.,Savage M-340,222Rem.,& favorite rem. M-788/222Rem. I own &shoot my 22Hornets, Ruger M-77, Win. M-43 / & Marlin M1894, 218 Bee. my 223 Rem, 5.56 220 Swift, but my go-to-varmiter cal. is my 222 Rem. Great video, Thanks

[@denisleblanc4506]

Funny how you said you were looking for one in 7mm-08. Back in the 80"s I was looking for something lighter to hunt deer. I almost bought a 788 in that caliber but didn't know much about it so I did some research. Working in a ballistics lab I had access to all the gun magazines so I went at it. Articles at the time praised the 788 as being as accurate if not more accurate as the 700. Bolt throw was 60 degrees and bolt travel was probably at least a half inch shorter than front locking bolts. Couple this with a very rigid receiver and it was no wonder it was so good. Anyway I missed the 788, it was sold when I got back and I bought a Sako instead. Yes it was twice the price but the stock fit me much better and it looked better. I still think of that 788 now and then and regret my decision at the time only because I still think it would have been a tack driver even if it was a carbine with the short barrel. Now if Remington could bring back a version of the 788 with a better stock and trigger in 6 or 6.5 Creed, they would probably have the new go to rifle for these long range competitions. I take that back, make it one in 6.5 Grendel with an even shorter bolt travel. Imagine what that would feel like to shoot.

[@jrwalker1048]

Great video! Would you consider doing a video series on all the calibers that 788s were manufactured in? Might be your niche in the youtube community. Could also include 581, 721, and 722. Tehre are lots of fans of the older Remingtons

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks for the comment. I plan on doing some more reviews on the 580 series rimfire rifles. I am currently trying to locate the 580, and 582 models, and already own the 5-teen series from the 510 to the 513. As you probably already know these are the predecessors to the 580 series rimfires. If and when I come across other 788 caliber chamberings, I would be delighted to make videos reviewing them.

[@jrwalker1048]

Maybe check with friends and family or maybe your local gunshop would loan yoi a used one from their inventory.

[@markhenderson2896]

I wonder if that Remington ammo came from Smittys in Dallas tx

[@olskool3967]

in case some don't know. the 788 was known for extreme accuracy. the reason is Remington had a contract with Douglas barrel company. they made the match grade barrels for these little guns,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@twolak1972]

The main reason the Remington 581,s and 541 series of rimfires were such tack drivers was because of that same bolt design. 9 rear locking lugs make the bolt very sturdy and allow for VERY QUICK LOCKTIMES that just increase a rifles accuracy. Would kill for one of these gems in 222 rem magnum. One of the finest varmint rounds ever produced.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Yes, but sadly the .222 Remington magnum cartridge has lost it's popularity to the .223. I'm afraid that the .222 is suffering the same fate. I guess people want a single chambering to cover all others. Personally I think the .222 is a superior cartridge because of it's longer elegant neck, and longer barrel life it enjoys.

[@twolak1972]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman yup. Same here, he 223 was just made popular cuz the military adopted it. It holds NO EDGE over a 222 rem mag .Just GOOD PR BS.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

The Remington 788 is a fantastic shooting rifle in any caliber

[@stevelemmen7048]

I have a 788 in 223, and a 722 on 222. Both are my favorite!

[@handyandy6071]

Have same rifle,made same year with redfield 12x scope. Very accurate rifle. Ejected brass hits bottom of scope turrent. Wish I knew how to fix that.

[@twolak1972]

Beautiful little rifle's and the triple duece is a solid 250 yd vatminter. 52 gr Hp,s at 3200 fps are solid coyote .medicine

[@richardsanchez7817]

I have a 222Remington 788 what's the best gain can I use a 62g

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

You can use a 62 grain bullet, but I wouldn't recommend it. The 1 in 14 inch twist rifling of these guns perform best with 45 to 55 grain bullets. These rifles shoot at their optimum best in the 50 grain realm of bullet weights.

[@richardsanchez7817]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thanks

[@terrell48]

I had a 788 arbiter in -08 what a great shooting rifle 3 shot dime size groups using factory 120 grain Remington ammo, not sure Remington loads that any longer as I sold that rifle 20 years ago sadly I do have a pre Vixen Sako 222 and what a great rifle that is

[@RealTechZen]

I have a Savage/Stevens model 840 .222 Remington that has no problem hitting the eye of a whitetail out to 150 yards with a 48 grain hollow point.

[@aircommando505]

I have a Sako .222 1950's vintage. Best one in my locker.

[@terrell48]

I have owned and shot several of these rifles, back when I was in the gun selling business I have sold many of these rifles using the lione that Remington dis-continued the production of this line as it shot better than their flagship model 700 line of rifles and I really believe that even though no one at Remington would admit to it but having owned and shot both 700's and 788's I have never shot a 788 that did not outshoot a model 700

[@richardsanchez7817]

I have Savage 24v in 222 over and under 20ga. How good do they shoot I buy for my son 38year ago.

[@aircommando505]

I have the rimfire version of this rifle. 582 Rem. They are all rugged and accurate guns. Made for hunting.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

In my opinion the 580 series rifles are some of the best rimfire rifles ever built!

[@blacktip2002]

Great video I have my grandfathers 788 222 however it was given to me without the magazine. Does anyone know where I can buy the magazine?

[@jeffowsley2545]

E bay most always has them

[@scottzipperer6146]

That locking system saved my life . I had my 243 explode after a reload that had percent overload blow up breaking all but the last 3 thousandths of last lug , Remington said it had 190 thousand lbs of force I still have it unusable for the story

[@maineman11]

Do you have a rifle chambered in .22 mag.?

[@msw00]

My first rifle was a 788 in 308, and it is still one of the most accurate rifles I've owned. Just as good or better than Ruger, CZ, T/C costing much more. If you can find one, buy it.

[@MrTobytasha]

hey i have the exact same rifle would you be interested in restoring it?

[@terrell48]

I have a Sako in 222 from the 1950's great firearm

[@stetsonspurs4680]

Very nice rifle! Do you happen to remember what one piece base mount that is? Seem to fit the 788 perfect, but I’m not sure if it’s still made.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Yes I do. It is a one piece mount made by Burris especially for the 788. I'm not sure if it is still available, but I know for sure that the rings are the older style that are more rounded and streamlined than the new style. I think I got the whole set from an ebay auction. It's been some years ago.

[@brendanellison6822]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsmanloved your video, I also own a mod.788 in 222 cal....shot heaps of goats, foxes and more with it over 30yrs.... need a new trigger sear for mine but can't cv find one anywhere here in Australia...would appreciate anyone over your way who may know of one available. Thanks for the video cheers from Down Under

[@donaldbougie694]

I like your video,and your grouping to.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks for the compliment. I should make some more videos of this rifle and the .222Rem.

[@johnnymccann5607]

i can’t watch the video right now but will later. this cartridge I consider to be a most awesome cartridge . I’ve never shot a bad 222 . nana and papa

[@chrischiampo7647]

Awesome Rifle and .222 Is a Great Cartridge Still 😀😊😀

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

A friend of mine has a Savage 340 chambered in .222. He uses it on varmints around his place, and absolutely loves it. This is one of those great old cartridges that just seems to hang on because there are lots of folks out there that own a rifle chambered in it.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Love my 222 it is the most accurate round I have ever shot .

[@karencollins9363]

I have a question. Since you have both the 581 and the 788, could the 788 be re barreled in 22 lr and use the 581 bolt to fire the rifle? I have heard that some people have used the 788 receivers for custom rifles.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

The bolts for the 788 is larger, and has more locking lugs. The 580, and 540 series rifles will interchange, but not with the 788's.

[@donbuntin464]

The 788 in 222 Remington has a 4 round magazine not a 3 round magazine. Mine was made in 1968. a really fun and great rifle.

[@johnwallace1729]

Ive got a 1980 carbine version in .308 ,with a burris compact 3x9 with those rings and mount , i bought it from a friend 7 years ago for $125.00 , its never for sale

[@BoilerBones03]

Enjoyed your video! I have 1967 in 222 that is in excellent condition. What is reasonable street value?

[@stevedouglas5443]

I also have a 222 in a 722. I believe it's just inherently more accurate than 223. I shot 5/8" MOA with green and yellow box ammo. That's fine by me.

[@nigelbase1196]

They are no more accurate than any decent.223 with decent amunition..

[@RafaelPerez-fw6vq]

Tengo un Winchester modelo 70 en 222 rem con un lente leupold 3x9 x 40, lo recargo con polvora hogdon 4198 y puntas GMX hornady 55 gr y sin problema abate venados. Tamaulipas México.

[@stevedouglas5443]

At the time of this post, I can find ammo for 222, not 223. Something to consider.

[@fantomfotog]

I had a remington 788 in 222 years ago. got stolen ! really like that gun .

[@timkraft4583]

The 788 increased in value in the last couple years. I don't know why. It was less than 100 dollars new usually had a very basic uncheckered stock and the unusual locking lug. I have one in .243. It only likes 100 gr bullets. They can be finicky in my experience to get them to shoot well.

[@tomascallheim4758]

I take my Brno in 222 rem every autum hunting fox, badger and the small deer we have in Sweden. Norma 4 gram bullets is my choise

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

European hunters have good taste in guns and cartridges. It seems the .222 Rem. has remained popular in Europe, whereas it's popularity has dwindled here in America. That is rather unfortunate in my opinion.

[@Strutingeagle]

The 222 hasn't even started yet. The same is true for the 221 fireball in rifles.

[@deandepew7455]

I have a Remington 722in 222 one hole groups at 100 yards are almost a guarantee if you do your part I found nosler 34 grain varmint grenade hollow points and 21 grains of imr4198 shoot great and will cut a woodchuck in half at 200 yards

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I have not tried those Noslers yet. The Remington 722, what a classic! Congrats on a great rifle.

[@deandepew7455]

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman my grandfather bought me that rifle when I was 14 I'm 60 now and it will still shoot one hole groups at 100 yards

[@davidhenzler4817]

The fluted comb must have been done when he reworked the stock. The fluted comb was not produced by the factory until 1980 models...

[@dennisl4000]

Nice! I have a later model in .223 and it will shoot 1 hole groups with my loads.

[@superdavekc5vmq]

I have a .243 788,at a hundred yards I put rounds in nickel size with 18” barrel, bought 1980

[@stevelemmen7048]

I am certain that the 222 is right in the sweet spot, comparing it with other varmint cartridges.