I had heard that Remington was going to offer a safari model in this rifle (.375 and .458) that includes open sights and barrel-band swivel. As yet, I have not seen one.

Anyone know if this is still in the works?

In the words of the late, great Emily Litella: "Never Mind!" I just found in advertised in the Remington Custon Shop catalogue. With that laminated stock, with open sights and barrel band, the MSRP is $1,141.

Not bad for a safari rifle.

Well, if their catalog is any indication, Rem still intends to produce the 798 Safari
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_r...model_798_safari.asp

Cheers!

I just received the Cabelas father's day flyer and the gun is listed as available in 458 & 375. Price is $949.99.

To me that rear sight looks sort of flimsy, sort of like the one that came on my Ruger 10-22. As for the guns themselves, I looked at one in 06...the barrel was touching the left side of the forearm and there was a gap of close to 1/8" on the right side. The action seemed rough as all get out and the over all fit and finish of the metal left a lot to be desired.
You can pick up a used Interarms Whitworth for less money and I think get a much nicer gun. Mine had great fit and finish along with a much sturdier rear sight.
If I were going to spend a grand or so, I would save a bit more and buy a used Winchester.

I bought a 798 (not the safari) in 375 H&H about 2 months ago. It was rough. I used very fine (some kind of German) sandpaper on a plastic rod for the lug raceways, feed ramp and magazine rails. A dab of valve grinding compound on the top guide and I then worked the bolt about 10 times. I followed by buffing the entire bolt with valve grinding compound and then 0000 steel wool. Make sure you rub randomly or your will get a pattern. Clean it all up and lube properly for where you will use it.

On mine, you can open the bolt, hold it butt down, and one easy shake will drop the bolt about 1-1/4" out.

It feeds Rem 270 RN and LONG Sierra 300 grain boat tails with no problems yet.

When I pulled the barreled action, I found the front crossbolt went through a metal bedding block glassed into the stock.

So for $719.00 and about 2 hours of work I have a smooth 375 mauser, with 2 cross bolts, a bedded front, and the safety I like.

Happy so far.

Arniet

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You can pick up a used Interarms Whitworth for less money and I think get a much nicer gun.

I've been looking for one for a while and have been unable to find one.

For $950 at Cabelas that is a lot of rifle for the money spent. Whitworth's seem to be bringing around $1100 for one in good condition.

It is basically a high dollar mark 10, it does not have a barrel band front sight or island rear sight, its a nice cheap Mauser at a high dollar price...I would 10 times rather have a good used Whitworth Express for the same price.

The Remington bean counters are at their usual best, cut all the corners and jack up the price.

If your budget allows for more, then I basically agree with Ray, that is why I bought a Whitworth 2 months ago from one of the AR members in the Classified section.