The Dreaded Rem Model 798

[idnative1948]

Anybody buy one of these that they would fess up to? Have one in 300 Win Mag, but the thing has never let me down. On the close-out rack at Calebas 5 years ago at $389 NIB. Just wondering what was the slam on them when they came out, other than being a little rough in places? Only reason I am asking is because a bud thinks he needs a .300 Win Mag. Hard to let it go, but?

 

[MtnWest]

No experience with the 798 but my latest 700 in 300wsm and my dads 7mag just about sliced the casings in half the feed rails were so sharp.

If you've got something in mind to replace it with go for it. Win-win for you and your buddy.

 

[Southwind]

Nothing wrong with the 798 which was a commercial 98 Mauser action which has only proved itself on every continent around the world. They are a heck of a lot better than a lot of their other (other than 700's) rifles they have come out with.

I don't own one but wouldn't be afraid to own up to it.

 

[idnative1948]

Only reason I asked is because Remington really got slammed when they outsourced the 798. I don't stick to a brand so when I saw it for that price I snapped it up and has become my go-to. Just having a problem deciding to sell it due to comfort level. Guy has money, has shot it, likes it, feels comfortable with it, but so do I. Gut feeling is to bail on the deal, upgrade optics and go from there?

 

[cowboy]

Only reason I asked is because Remington really got slammed when they outsourced the 798. I don't stick to a brand so when I saw it for that price I snapped it up and has become my go-to. Just having a problem deciding to sell it due to comfort level. Guy has money, has shot it, likes it, feels comfortable with it, but so do I. Gut feeling is to bail on the deal, upgrade optics and go from there?

Never ever let a gun/pistol go if you have any doubts about it. Been there
- done that.

 

[noharleyyet]

In 2006 Remington Arms, America's oldest gun maker, began importing barreled actions based on traditional Mauser type actions. These barreled actions are made for Remington by Zastava Arms of Serbia, one of the most experienced (in business since 1853) of the Eastern European arms companies. Zastava Oruzje has been manufacturing Mauser Model 98 actions since 1928. The Zastava barreled actions are then stocked in American made laminated hardwood stocks and marketed as the Remington Models 798 and 799.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/remington_798_799_rifles.htm

I always liked the look of em but if you can sell to a buddy at a fair price...why not? IMO, when you want to sell a gun you can't find a straight up buyer to save your life.

 

[Redwood]

Nothing was wrong with them, a little rough in finish and the action but overall a nice rifle. Most 98 components work so that's a plus, trigger could use some work. Once they were moved to the "import" portion of the business, their small following died off. To much to compete with. I wouldn't sell it unless the personal investment into your friend was the reason.

 

[belly-deep]

Never ever let a gun/pistol go if you have any doubts about it. Been there
- done that.

Good point, I agree. And its not like they are a gun you see on used racks everywhere. You let that one go and you might never see another one.

 

[tarheel]

Larry, If you read down to the last two paragraphs of Chuck Hawks' article that would pretty well clinch the deal for me, but then I own 5 Mauser action rifles and am building another, so my view might be slanted.

 

[Southwind]

You certainly got into it right. I can't tell another guy whether or not to sell a firearm , as a rifle looney they come home and stay a whole lot more than leave.

I won't call your rifle modular but there are probably as many if not more after market up grades and changes you can do with a commercial 98 as any rifle out there. Stocks, triggers, safeties, etc etc etc.

 

[idnative1948]

Thanks gents. Decided to hang onto it and buddy isn't upset.
Ron- thanks for the Chuck Hawks info. Seems to be a lot of reading to do there.

 

[tarheel]

Ron- thanks for the Chuck Hawks info. Seems to be a lot of reading to do there.

Thank Ken for that; just wanted to make sure you read it to aid in your decision making.

 

[idnative1948]

Sorry Ken, didn't mean to. The trigger is about the only thing that bothers me.

Thank Ken for that; just wanted to make sure you read it to aid in your decision making.

 

[noharleyyet]

The trigger is about the only thing that bothers me.

Creep...hard...or both?

 

[idnative1948]

No creepage really stiff. But then I could be used to my old worn out rifles? Haven't measured poundage on it either.

Creep...hard...or both?

 

[noharleyyet]

No creepage really stiff. But then I could be used to my old worn out rifles? Haven't measured poundage on it either.

You have the unworn sear blues my friend. If the blade is thin enough, try a trigger shoe....or let a smith adjust then spend some range time. I've always like the weatherby looking lam stock.

 

[idnative1948]

Thanks for the lesson, Ken. You just have to keep in mind that I am an original Idaho hick.

You have the unworn sear blues my friend. If the blade is thin enough, try a trigger shoe....or let a smith adjust then spend some range time. I've always like the weatherby looking lam stock.

 

[noharleyyet]

Spend enough time behind a Ruger #1 and all other triggers feel like a tuned Timney.

 

[T Bone]

They are the exact same rifle as the Interarms Mark X, Charles Daley, and Zastava. All came from the same factory.

I owned one in .308 it shot very well.

Triggers are easy to work on. Aftermarket Bold and Timney brand triggers are inexpensive.

I've seen several used ones on the racks locally for $250-300 in the last couple months.