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Offline TNrifleman

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« on: April 09, 2005, 02:40:47 AM »
I am considering buying a Model 88 in 308 Winchester. The rifle is very clean. I have always liked this "non-traditional" lever gun. Does anyone own one of these vintage Winchesters? How does it shoot?
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2005, 05:07:59 AM »
I own a pre 64, I love it.  It groups consittantly 1" @ 100 yrds, hasn't jammed in the 15 years that i've hunted with it, and has accounted for one hell of a lot of deer, moose, and bear.
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2005, 03:35:11 PM »
The one I'm looking at isn't a pre '64, but it is a very nice rifle. It fits me perfectly and points like a wand.
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2005, 04:44:50 AM »
I've got one and love mine.  The trigger is a little rough and stiff but you can get used to it.  Mine was a post '64 .243 but now has a 23" Douglas barrel in 7mm-08.
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2005, 03:23:22 AM »
Doc T,

It sounds like you have a really sweet hunting rifle! I've just got to get the one I've been looking at. I like it more every time I pick it up in the gun shop. 8)
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2005, 01:43:57 PM »
Well, I couldn't stand it any more. Today I bought the Model 88 at my local gun shop. I've wiped all the "stranger prints" off her. If she shoots as good as she looks, I'll be very happy. I can't wait to get on the range! 8)
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2005, 02:59:57 PM »
I also have an old (1956) model 88 in .308 and love it.  1" groups all day, and it isn't fussy about what I feed it.  Mine has no collectors value any more, after I had a Black-T finish put on 12 years ago.  But that sure helped lighten up the trigger pull, though it still feels like a sponge.

I suggest you get or make a snap cap if you are going to be doing much dry firing.  Firing pins are very hard to come by.  I speak from personal experience...

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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2005, 02:17:24 PM »
Winterhawk,

Thanks for the advise about the firing pin. I don't want to damage this rifle or hunt hard to find parts. I took her to the loacl range the other day. It is only 50 yards, and I shot some 180 grain factory ammo from a sitting position. 5 shots went into a group smaller than a half dollar with the issue iron sights. The trigger isn't bolt gun quality, but it is manageable. I can't wait to scope her up and work up a good 150-165 grain handload. This is going to be a nice hunting rifle! :grin:
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