Remington Model 798
Remington Model 798 | |
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Type | Bolt action rifle |
Place of origin |
USA Serbia |
Service history | |
In service | N/A |
Used by | Mainly Hunters |
Wars | N/A |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
Produced | 2006-2008[1] |
Specifications | |
Weight | 7 lb (3.2 kg)[2] |
Length | 42.25–46.25 in (107.3–117.5 cm)[2] |
Barrel length | 22–26 in (56–66 cm)[2] |
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Caliber |
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Action | Bolt-action |
Sights | None, has mounting points for a scope[2] |
The Remington Model 798 is a bolt action rifle that was sold by Remington Arms from 2006 until 2008. The gun was made as a hunting rifle.[1] It is composed of an imported Zastava Arms barreled action assembled with a laminated stock after import to the United States. It is based on a Mauser 98 action. It is chambered for .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, 7mm Remington.Magnum, .300 Winchester.Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum and .458 Winchester.Magnum.[1] It is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It can have a barrel length of 22, 24 or 26 inches. It weighs 7 pounds, and has a brown laminated stock. The standard variant costs $599 and the Magnum versions can cost anything between $638 – $839. This is an all steel, controlled feed action using a flat bottom receiver with an integral recoil lug, one-piece bolt with dual locking lugs plus a third safety lug and a bolt guide, full length extractor, solid steel one-piece bottom iron/magazine box/trigger guard, hinged magazine floor plate, and all of the usual Mauser 98 deluxe features.