Remington 783 Varmint

About the Remington 783 Varmint

The Remington 783 Varmint is a budget-oriented bolt-action precision rifle featuring a 26-inch heavy barrel designed for accurate varmint and target shooting. Chambered primarily in .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor, the rifle features Remington's CrossFire adjustable trigger system, a wood laminate stock with beavertail forend for stable bench rest shooting, and a button-rifled free-floating barrel with a 1:10-inch twist rate. The 783 Varmint was designed to deliver precision shooting capability at an entry-level price point, making it accessible to shooters who want heavy-barrel accuracy without the premium cost of Remington's Model 700 line. The rifle includes a factory-installed Picatinny scope rail and SuperCell recoil pad, making it ready for optics installation out of the box.

The Remington 783 was introduced as a modernized successor to the budget Model 770, addressing many of the criticisms leveled at that rifle. The Varmint variant proved that sub-MOA accuracy could be achieved at a price under $600, challenging the notion that precision required a premium price tag.

Remington 783 Varmint specifications

The Remington 783 was initially met with skepticism as a budget alternative to the venerable Model 700, but the Varmint variant earned respect for delivering consistent sub-MOA accuracy. The CrossFire trigger is adjustable from approximately 2.5 to 5 pounds. The wood laminate stock provides better rigidity and weather resistance than standard synthetic stocks. The heavy 26-inch barrel generates significant heat absorption capacity for extended string shooting. MSRP was approximately $500-$600, making it one of the most affordable heavy-barrel precision platforms available. Remington's 2020 bankruptcy and subsequent acquisition by RemArms affected availability.