and how is that? Would only be as hard as it is for blonde to walk and chew gum at the same time! You got blonde hair?
Decent "hunting" rifle in .308, semi auto. Suggestions?
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and how is that? Would only be as hard as it is for blonde to walk and chew gum at the same time! You got blonde hair?
Winchester 100.
Perhaps the prettiest semi auto hunting rifle ever made.
Mine is a post 64 with the attractive basket weave stock.
The pre 64s had cut checkering instead of basket weave and other than that they were identical.
I prefer the post 64s.
The model 100 was made for a dozen years (1961 - 1973).
I see the odd 100 on the Epps website from time to time.
Like most other semis they need to be kept meticulously clean and only use a minimum of high quality temperature insensitive (won't turn to molasses in the cold) lubricant.
My rifle is quite accurate giving me less than 1 1/2" 3-shot groups at 100 yards.
Most semis are not bench rest accurate guns.
They are hunting guns.
Perhaps the prettiest semi auto hunting rifle ever made.
Mine is a post 64 with the attractive basket weave stock.
The pre 64s had cut checkering instead of basket weave and other than that they were identical.
I prefer the post 64s.
The model 100 was made for a dozen years (1961 - 1973).
I see the odd 100 on the Epps website from time to time.
Like most other semis they need to be kept meticulously clean and only use a minimum of high quality temperature insensitive (won't turn to molasses in the cold) lubricant.
My rifle is quite accurate giving me less than 1 1/2" 3-shot groups at 100 yards.
Most semis are not bench rest accurate guns.
They are hunting guns.
If you go with the Model 100 - there have been quite a few f/s on the EE lately. Prices vary. Make sure the firing pin has been replaced or not (I believe it can still be done but best to know one way or the other). Don't loose the mag as they are expensive to replace and sometimes hard to find. Check for cracks in the magwell wood.
But remember the Model 100 hasn't been made for a while. Browning short trac might be more appropriate.
You can also hunt black rifle with a XCR or RFB in .308. Expensive though.
But remember the Model 100 hasn't been made for a while. Browning short trac might be more appropriate.
You can also hunt black rifle with a XCR or RFB in .308. Expensive though.
the firing pin recall can still be done, although I don't know how necessary it is. My dad still has the original in his (for now, it will be getting replaced hopefully this year) and it has fired a lot rounds without issue. You can do the pin change yourself, you just need to send away the original and guide pin along with the rifles serial number to get the replacement.
My understanding is that this is a safety recall and should not be ignored as Winchester states that the original firing pin may break, become lodged in the bolt face and "the firearm may fire before the action is locked causing severe damage to the firearm and possibly injury or death to the shooter and bystander."
http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Gun Articles/winchester_model_88_100_info.html
- see bottom of page for Model 100 firing pin replacement.
Be careful when disassembling the rifle for cleaning.
If you crack the stock the only way you'll get another is buy another rifle.
Replacement Win model 100 stocks are not rare they're NON-EXISTENT.
I wouldn't say they are non-existant. When i bought my carbine it has a "fixed" stock, which of course split. When i was looking for a replacement, I found one original win 100 rifle stock, which was expensive but factory. I also found that Boyd's (RIFLE)has one and that Macon Gun Stocks out of Missouri has a Rifle and carbine stock. Both of the latter 2 options require some wood working abilities. I chose to go with the one from Macon gun stocks, and sent it to a cgn'er who finished it, as it looks in the picture above. If you decide to go with the Winchester 100, PM Smoji on this board. He is the gunsmith i use for my 3 100's, and has excellent woodworking skills.
Good information to know.
Thanks.
I treat my m100 stock with kid gloves when I disassemble the rifle for cleaning.
It's real thin around the magazine well.
I have a BAR in 300 Win which works great but looks like a garden rake beside the rich walnut furniture of my model 100.
The BAR is technically a better gun and slightly more accurate but they are both hunting accurate which for me is consistent 1 1/2" or less 3-shot groups at 100 yards off the bench.
The m100 reminds me of an old girl friend, dumber than a fence post but drop dead gorgeous so I decided to marry her.
Still have both the gun and the gal.
That's if JT and the LPC don't get elected and decide to scoop all the semi autos.
Thx, that's good advice. I'll keep it in mind when I disassemble my 88. Occasionally Model 88 stocks surface but not often. I think Boyd's might have been making some at one time.
Don't own a Model 100 and don't plan to. I just knew about the firing pin from the link I posted. It covers both the Winchester Model 88 and the 100.
