Thanks James, I really appreciate that. Almost 20 years ago, I started looking for a rifle for my grandsons. I'm a grandfather to the 6th power! Anyway, I found this little 788 in .243 at a gun show with a broken stock and picked it up for a song. It turned out to be a super accurate little piece. I made a regular sized stock for it and then cut three 1" pieces off the back end to make it short enough for any size needed. I drilled the pieces for screws and kept them in a safe place for later. As they grew up, I simply added the 1" pieces back. All the boys had their turn at the 'GRANDSON GUN'. When they were all done, I decided to make it fit me. That is this video. Thanks so much for watching!
Good morning to you, my brother. Thanks for the kind words. When I bought that rifle, it had a cracked stock and it was what I was looking for as a small, lightweight, manageable deer rifle for my grandsons. I am a grandfather to the 6th power! One day as we were sighting our rifles in before season, my son put two downrange from 200. A half inch group dead center!! I laminated that target and hung it in my shop. From my research on the 788, Rem. made it as a more affordable 'cheaper' rifle but it turned out as a bit of an embarrassment because it outshot their flagship 700's! The design of the 3 lug bolt was the key to it's accuracy. Apparently some junior ballistics engineer got it right out of the chute and the high brows didn't want to admit the success too readily. Too bad they didn't adopt that design and carry it over to the rest of their line. I suppose there are egos in every field. But, as any gun nut will tell you, accuracy is EVERYTHING! To quote Larry Potterfield, "Only accurate guns are interesting." Thanks for taking your time to watch what this old guy does with his time. Much appreciation, my friend! I invite you to read the story of 'The Broken Gun'. Please share these with your friends! "This is the day the LORD has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it."
@@gusbrameloah4719 Good afternoon, Sir. I do need the rifle to make the stock. Price ranges from about $400 and up. Checking adds to that cost as well as fancier grades of walnut. Butt pad and sling mounts are added to that, as well. $400 is a grade 1 finished stock with out checking, using the butt pad and sling mounts that are currently on the rifle. A really fancy stock can run up to $850 - $1,000 depending on your choice of hardware. Thanks for your interest and for watching these videos.
Thank you for getting back with me. Wife is not too keen on me spending that much this close to Christmas. 😅 will hit her up after the first of the year. Really do enjoy your work and would like have one made.
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We're impressed! Terry looked at the video too.
Best looking 788 ever. Great work Ron.
Thanks James, I really appreciate that. Almost 20 years ago, I started looking for a rifle for my grandsons. I'm a grandfather to the 6th power! Anyway, I found this little 788 in .243 at a gun show with a broken stock and picked it up for a song. It turned out to be a super accurate little piece. I made a regular sized stock for it and then cut three 1" pieces off the back end to make it short enough for any size needed. I drilled the pieces for screws and kept them in a safe place for later. As they grew up, I simply added the 1" pieces back. All the boys had their turn at the 'GRANDSON GUN'. When they were all done, I decided to make it fit me. That is this video. Thanks so much for watching!
Very nice! You get a lot of enjoyable satisfaction from that. Plus, it's good for your health.
Very good workmanship !!!!! There may friend. I have a 788 chambered in 22 250 very little use. I think I going to keep this one!!🤝🙏🤝
Good morning to you, my brother. Thanks for the kind words. When I bought that rifle, it had a cracked stock and it was what I was looking for as a small, lightweight, manageable deer rifle for my grandsons. I am a grandfather to the 6th power! One day as we were sighting our rifles in before season, my son put two downrange from 200. A half inch group dead center!! I laminated that target and hung it in my shop.
From my research on the 788, Rem. made it as a more affordable 'cheaper' rifle but it turned out as a bit of an embarrassment because it outshot their flagship 700's! The design of the 3 lug bolt was the key to it's accuracy. Apparently some junior ballistics engineer got it right out of the chute and the high brows didn't want to admit the success too readily. Too bad they didn't adopt that design and carry it over to the rest of their line. I suppose there are egos in every field. But, as any gun nut will tell you, accuracy is EVERYTHING! To quote Larry Potterfield, "Only accurate guns are interesting."
Thanks for taking your time to watch what this old guy does with his time. Much appreciation, my friend! I invite you to read the story of 'The Broken Gun'. Please share these with your friends!
"This is the day the LORD has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it."
Love the work! Would you be interested in doing a 788 stock for me?
I can. You can call me @ (423) 313-8578 at your convenience to discuss it. And thank you for watching!
Thank you for your reply. I was wondering what kind of a price range you would need first?
I have a 1975 788 in 223, would you need the gun in order to make a stock?
@@gusbrameloah4719 Good afternoon, Sir. I do need the rifle to make the stock. Price ranges from about $400 and up. Checking adds to that cost as well as fancier grades of walnut. Butt pad and sling mounts are added to that, as well. $400 is a grade 1 finished stock with out checking, using the butt pad and sling mounts that are currently on the rifle. A really fancy stock can run up to $850 - $1,000 depending on your choice of hardware. Thanks for your interest and for watching these videos.
Thank you for getting back with me. Wife is not too keen on me spending that much this close to Christmas. 😅 will hit her up after the first of the year. Really do enjoy your work and would like have one made.