Thread: Remington 788 question

Hey team.
I have been wanting the above for some time. One popped up on TM in .222 with a bung barrel.
I’m seriously considering getting it and having it rebarreled to .223 (cheaper ammo)
Will a Remington 700 barrel work? Fitted by my local gunsmith of course. Just wondering if I could find a half decent second hand barrel and make a decent shooter out of it for my wallabies and goats.
I know mags are limited capacity and I imagine will be hard to find replacements or spares, but be something cool about knocking over beasties with an older rifle.
I would have to sell my current .223 to fund the project, but it seems like a bit of fun

Appreciate your thoughts.