Remington 783 scope mounting question. I think I have a hole problem!

[Randall53]

I bought a new Rem 783 a few months ago from Academy Sports for deer hunting this fall. Well, I bought a scope the other day and was attempting to install a scope base set this afternoon. There are 2 pieces to the set. The rear base installed easily. I found one of the 2 screws on the front set wouldn't go all the way down. I removed both pieces and checked the depth of the 4 holes. They appear to be about a 3 or 4mm size hole diameter, but I'm not sure. The depth of 3 of them are identical at about 1/4". The very end hole towards the barrel is not as deep as the others by at least 1/16" and this is the screw that wouldn't seat all the way. If anyone out there has one of these rifles and could check the depth of these holes, or knows that the barrel end hole is supposed to be shallower and would be nice enough to let me know I'd be much appreciative. If it's a problem, I'm taking the rifle back to Academy Sports and getting it replaced....hopefully.

 

Thanks!!!!

[Dolomite_supafly]

Check all the screws because some base kits for other brands require screws of different lengths.

If they are the same length you can file a few down for the front base.

[Randall53]

Yes I could. Thanks Dolomite. I just can't see a reason for one hole being different in this gun. If nobody can confirm, I may take it up there and get them to open one and see. It's a 30-06 and I'd like all the screws to be the proper depth since only 2 screws will have to hold the scope mount and scope. I did order a set of integrated scope mounts for this particular gun just a little bit ago and won't be using the scope base I had. I hope someone has one and can verify the depth's are supposed to be the same or not.

[Grunt67]

There is a special mount for the 783. Think I ordered mine from somewhere, can't recall. It works fine.

Academy may have it, if not check Midway. They have some 783 accessories.

[Randall53]

Thanks Grunt67. I found a set at a local gun shop this evening. They're Remington brand and they bolted right on and held the scope secure. The screws all tightened up good. I'm going tomorrow to sight it in for deer season this fall.  :up:

[Grunt67]

Thanks Grunt67. I found a set at a local gun shop this evening. They're Remington brand and they bolted right on and held the scope secure. The screws all tightened up good. I'm going tomorrow to sight it in for deer season this fall.  :up:

 

 Glad to help. Enjoy your new 783. Mine is very accurate right out of the box. Ugly as a mud fence, but it shoots well.

BTW, one issue I had with mine (.308 Win ), was the magazine. After the first one or two shots, the bolt would not strip

the next round from the mag. Tried a different mag ( called Rem. & they sent me a new one @ no Chg. ) Did the same thing.

Ended up sending it to their repair center in Mayfield,Ky. Got it fixed @ no chg. for repair or shipping ( both ways ).

Hopefully, they have this corrected by now. The mag was the problem.

 

Good luck with deer hunting.

Larry