The Remington 783 Synthetic in .308 WIN is a budget-to-mid-range bolt-action rifle with a 22-inch sporter-profile barrel and a synthetic stock finished in the Kryptek Obskura Transitional pattern. It ships optic-ready with no iron sights, which assumes you'll be running a scope. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .308 WIN 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Weight: 7.9 lbs 
• Barrel Type: Sporter Profile 
• Muzzle Type: Featureless 
• Twist Rate: 1:10 inches 
• Finish: Kryptek Obskura Transitional 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

The CrossFire trigger is the notable mechanical feature. It has a user-adjustable pull weight, and the break is clean enough at factory settings that many owners don't feel the need to replace it. The 22-inch sporter barrel keeps overall weight manageable at 7.9 lbs. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. The detachable box magazine holds 4 rounds and the polymer stock is weather-resistant. 
 

Target Audience 

A practical choice for deer hunters who want a .308 rifle without spending heavily on the platform itself. The 783 is also a common starting point for shooters who plan to swap the stock or glass over time. The action is competent and the price leaves room for upgrades. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Deer and elk hunting where .308 WIN power and range are needed 
• Introductory long-range shooting where the adjustable trigger helps new shooters develop technique 
• A base rifle for budget builds where the action stays and everything else gets replaced

Owners of the Remington 783 in .308 WIN report a generally positive experience given the price point, with a few practical caveats.

Accuracy is the main selling point and it delivers. Most owners report hunting-appropriate groups at 100 yards with standard factory ammunition, and several note performance that surprised them at this price level. The .308 caliber gives plenty of load options to tune accuracy further.

The CrossFire trigger gets consistent praise. The factory setting is usable, and the adjustability means you can tune it without additional expense. This is often cited as what distinguishes the 783 from cheaper bolt guns.

The Kryptek Obskura finish has fans among hunters who want camo that doesn't look like every other pattern on the market. The synthetic stock handles rain and mud without issue.

Criticism tends to focus on two areas. First, the stock. Several owners find the ergonomics average and the cheekweld geometry less than ideal for prone or bench shooting with high-mounted optics. Aftermarket stock options exist for the 783 but add cost. Second, optics-only configuration means you need to budget for a scope and rings before the rifle is usable, which affects total cost calculations.

Overall reliability is solid. Feeding and extraction with standard .308 WIN loads are reported as trouble-free. This rifle is typically viewed as an entry-level platform that punches above its price on accuracy while leaving room for improvement in ergonomics.