I had one in a 308, it was a shooter alright but I sold it and here is why:
I was out hunting one day and my bolt was in closed battery with the safety on. As I was walking I came across a deer to harvest. I went to load a round into the chamber from the magazine when I noticed the bolt had came out of battery on its own and the action wide open, the safety was still on.
I made my harvest but my attention was soon back to the bolt and safety issue.
I came to realize that my bolt would open even when the safety was in the on position; whether there was a round in the chamber or not. The safety in the on position did not lock the bolt down.
I had no idea if this was common the 788.
Any thoughts out there; was this common or not?
PS: a buddy bought it said I was too fussy....He still uses it.
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