Parts for 788 Remington

[Three44s]

I recently acquired a Remington 788 receiver.

The trigger and bolt are missing.

I have a factory trigger left over ......... but I do need a bolt. A bolt with a broken handle would not scare me off.

This action is the long one ....... I would say the .243/.308 class and it's a right hand.


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[Baron von Trollwhack]

I forget the smith's name, but he repairs and makes 788 bolts. If you search a bit fo something like "788 bolt repair" his name will come up.

BvT

[Three44s]

Thank you BvT!

If you can remember that 'smiths name I would sure appreciate it.

I did the search and will work at it more .....

Best regards

Three 44s

[fatelk]

I'm interested too. I have an old 788 in .223 with a broken and missing bolt handle. I thought about turning a new handle and welding it myself, but want to make sure it's done right.

[atr]

try Wisners gun shop in Centralia WA
they have alot of 788 parts

[Daniel Boone]

243 /308 is a short action - not long.

It is not as simple as just putting a bolt into the gun.
The head space has to be checked and set by a real machinist.

[Three44s]

Daniel Boone,

The world of 788's runs a little contrary to conventional wisdom.

A .243 or .308 is considered to use short actions.

But with 788's ...... a .243 or .308 only fits in it's long action.

You see, 788's are short and shorter.

Best regards

Three 44s

[Three44s]

Update:

I found a used bolt on another forum. What with the scarcity of these, I consider myself very fortunate in finding one for a reasonable price and very quickly.

Maybe I have not been so naughty this year after all!!!!!

As far as I know, Wisners does not build and sell 788 replacement bolts anymore.

I have been told that one should check with Pacific Tool & Gauge for 788's bolts.

Thanks all for your help!!

Mark


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[Hickory]

I think you might get what you need here.

http://www.wisnersinc.com/rifles/remington/boltCF.html

[Three44s]

I'm interested too. I have an old 788 in .223 with a broken and missing bolt handle. I thought about turning a new handle and welding it myself, but want to make sure it's done right.


I'd do a search, there are plenty of gunsmiths that should be able to fix up a new handle for you.

But as far as replacing the whole bolt assy. ...... Wisners shows it as "discontinued".


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[Baron von Trollwhack]

Take care Gents, it is the hammering on the bolt handles to open the bolt that destroys them. BvT

[BoolitSchuuter]

I had a 788 in .243. The bolt handle came off after a tap with a rubber mallet (hot load, stuck case). Sent the rifle to Ahlman's. It came back with a Rem 700 bolt handle welded on and they kept the original handle. The work was first rate, but having the wrong bolt handle made the gun look like a$$. Make sure if you send one in for repair, that they are going to weld the ORIGINAL handle back on. I sold that gun for the cost of the repair ($150). Just couldn't stand to look at it. :(:(

[Nora]

Sent the rifle to Ahlman's. It came back with a Rem 700 bolt handle welded on and they kept the original handle. (

I was just going to mention them as a possible source for a bolt. I've found some pretty odd ball stuff that couldn't be found else where. The work I've seen come out of there shop has been top notch, but I agree, replacing the bolt handle with the wrong one and then keeping the original is just wrong.