Thread: Next project - Reviving the REM 788 in 222

Would just like to pass on a lesson I’ve learnt regarding these kind of projects. It came to me when looking for a solution for scope mounts for the P14. It doesn’t really apply to a full restoration of a piece and those that want period correct parts and accessories. This is all well and good but it’s becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to achieve and not to mention, impractical, when all you want is to continue to use these firearms in the future, without the hassle of trying to source unobtanium parts. Common, off the shelf parts like scope mounts, a case in point.

I got hung up on sourcing mounts for my other 788 that I missed the simple and obvious. For the sake of drilling and tapping one hole in the receiver, I wasted a lot of time and effort looking for a part that was specifically made for that particular model. Lesson learnt and applied to the P14. One hole redrilled and tapped and the whole world of Model 70 mounts was opened to me. I’ve applied the same lesson for this rifle.
Only one rear mount hole (I think because they generally had bridge mounts fitted) and the fronts match up with a standard M700 mount. One hole and Bob’s your uncle. I now have the option to toss the pic rails and choose any two piece mounts that I want and they’ll always be on the shelf.