Rem 788 action. Short ot Long??

Hog-Sniper

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Is the Remington 788 in 22-250 a short or long action? I am looking for a scope base for my 788 but want to ensure I buy the right thing. I've had people tell me that the 22-250 is a short action then again I've had people say its a long action. I know this is a dumb question but there's not much written on the 788..
 
Well I'm not sure because I always thought they where short action, But every time I read something new it says something differant!! anyway I have a 788 in .22.250 and it wears a one piece Redfield Rotary dovetail base. I have the box it came in and it says JR 788 BLACK 47162, then it says fits Rem. (long action) .222 mag,22-250,30/30,,, those numbers should get that base.. Good luck.
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Remington 788 long action calibers: 222mag. 22/250 30/30

Remington short action calibers: 44 magnum

Remington 788 (X-long action including left hand) calibers: .243 6MM .308

These are only for Redfield JR one piece mount.
 
Ok so how is it that a.243 is a differant action than a .22 .250?? just curious, or is that just how redfield list them? hard to find listings for them anymore, I like the 2 pc. bases best like I have on my A-Bolt, but cant find them,
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Wow I guess its not such a dumb question after all. I too would like to know how that 22-250 bolt works the 308. Thanks for the help 400 plus...
 
They are the same case, just necked down. we didnt fire it just worked it seemed to work just fine, anyway I edited my other post cause after I read it again It kinda sounded like I was being a smart a$$ which was not my intension! It's just aggravating to have some many answer's to one ?
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Hutt is correct as to how the 788s are designated. With most actions the 222,223,22-250,243,308 would all be in a short action. The 788 splits them into 2 actions called long and extra long. If you look at the SAAMI cartridge overall length, it all makes sense.

Jack
 
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I am not sure what you said because you edited your post, but if you are comparing the 22-250 with the 243 case, they are made from different parent cases. They share the same size bolt face but the 243 is a necked down 308 and the 22-250 is a necked down 250-3000 savage.

Jack
 
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