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crackshot,
what barrel did your friend use to rebarrel the 788?
also, did he have a replacement trigger?
what was the custom work done?
i am thinking of having something like that done to my 788 ...

thanks for the replies.
it appears that i already shoot the heaviest bullet (55gr) i should with the 14 twist. nice chart there ssjoe--i will use that for reference in the future for all calibers.
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oh okay, i just wanted to see if it was a 1 in 12 twist. i guess rifle companies do the 12 twist on the newer 22-250's now. since it is not, will i be able to shoot 60 gr nosler partitions with simi ...

hello all,
i have a rem model 788 in 22-250.
i was wondering if anyone knows the twist of the barrel of this rifle?
the rifle was made in 1974 and the barrel is 22".
thanks

dimitri and shootist,
so how do you guys "break in" your barrels? if you don't, then how often between shots do you clean your barrels?

wow pauls,
sounds like a lot of work...i will try it.
do you use a one piece cleaning rod?
where can a buy a nice one piece cleaning rod for a 26" barrel in .223? anyone? thanks

well, i did it, i ordered a savage FVSS in .223. Very Happy

i thought the SS looked better, also i don't have to worry about rust as much. wow, i am fired up!! i already have the scope for it---the bushn ...

dawgdad,
i am looking for a new 12FV in .223 caliber. no doubt i would prefer the 22-250 if i reloaded, but i don't have time to reload (never done it either) and i want the .223 because the factory ...

i posted this on the varmint forum and thought i might get some replies here as well, thanks---indeed this is a cool site.

hello all, does anyone know if remington discontinued the 60gr nosler part ...

hello all, does anyone know if remington discontinued the 60gr nosler partition round? if so, did it not work as intended or it was not popular? i have a 22 250 remington mod 788 and wanted to use ...

popgun--LOL...the job is not bad, just have to work to help with the family and support my outdoor habit. besides i really don't like traffic stops, and i don't have to do them if i don't want to. : ...

thanks for the replies so far---keep em coming. i'm going to a gun show tomorrow and if the price is right.....who knows

hi, i am new here. looks like a pretty cool site.
i am looking at buying a soild bolt action rifle for varmints and overall fun. i know for sure i will get it in .223. i been leaning toward gettin ...