Winchesteer Model 88

dchristian

February 19, 2003 12:28

I have been looking at a Winchester Model 88 in .243; does anyone have an opinion about this leve action rifle?
Thanks,
dchristian

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  sjc1

  February 19, 2003 12:58

  I have a pre64 Model 88 in .308 and I like it very much.It is my primary deer rifle. It groups 1 1/4 inches at 100 yards with 180 grain Silvertips (old style). I would have no problem deciding to purchase another one if one came along at the right price.

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  rockton

  February 19, 2003 14:39

  I have owned 4 of them in .308. One of the best gun designs in my opinion ever manufactured for deer hunting.
  
  Rockton

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  JimmyJack

  February 19, 2003 15:35

  One of the best if not the best levers ever made. Look at the prices they are bringing, very collectable. I have a new in the box never fired in case one that I hunt with ever has a problem. I like it better than any other rifle in my safe.

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  Clair

  February 20, 2003 02:53

  Got mine because I am a Lefty.
  Works great, and I always liked the 243 for Pa. deer.

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  Old hickory

  February 20, 2003 03:35

  I have a 308 first year manufacture(72xx 1955) it's very accurate and a pleasure to look at with it's cut checkering. Don't expect a fast follow up shot though, the action on all I've ever shot has always been less than smooth. Looks though are A+ and I always make my first shot count (usually)

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  ATF

  February 20, 2003 05:45

  I have two 88s.One pre 64 and the other post 64. Aside from the cut checkering on the pre 64 I find the post 64 is a much smoother action over the pre 64.
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  ATF

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