Remington also wanted to keep features that are important to hunters. The question of “can I have an inexpensive rifle and still have accuracy” came into play. These guns have shown that sacrificing accuracy is not a matter of price. Rather, it was engineered and placed in the market to compete against competitors such as the “Savage Axis”, the “Tikka T3” and the “Ruger American Rifle”. The Model 783 was not introduced in 2013 to compete or even replace the Model 700. The Remington Model 700 has been the standard for the Remington brand for more than five decades and still going strong. So now you know the reason for the number “783”. The “8” is to reflect back to the Model 788 which was discontinued over 20 years ago. The “7” is for the model designation as being in the 700 line of rifles. To be clear, the Remington Model 783 has a reason for the numbers. The Model 700 was a development of the Remington 721 and 722 which were introduced in 1948.i
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The Remington Model 700 has been manufactured since 1962, and is a series of centerfire bolt-action rifles. However, even if you are just starting to get acquainted with rifles, you will learn a few things here as well. For the hunters and the firearms enthusiasts among us, and more specifically the Remington loyalist, this article is for you.