Budget bolt-action that outperformed its price point through innovative engineering: a rear-locking bolt with nine locking lugs provided exceptional rigidity. Widely known for exceptional accuracy — many 788s outshot far more expensive rifles in benchrest testing. A sleeper among American bolt-actions. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1967, USA Weight: 7 oz Overall length: 41" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Varmint, Deer Hunting