Guest andymansavage Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 This is my new deer rifle. It is a 1970 winchester model 88. The 88 is like a lever crossed with a bolt action rifle. It has a detachable 4 round magazine that allows it to use more powerful cartridges, in this case, the .308 win. The lock-up of the action is more solid than other levers and rivals that of most bolts. It has a 3-lug , rotating, forward-locking bolt. The gun was made from 55-73 and the post-64 models had a cheesy checkering on the stock that has been removed on this customized, glass-bedded stock. There were less than 290,000 of these made in all variations. I am going to put a fixed 6 power scope on this rifle and use it for mule deer this fall. I have been told that it shoots 1.5 inch 100yd groups with open sights. I plan on shooting 150 gr bullets and any suggestions on type would be appreciated. I also have a 1975 rem 700 in 30-06 and a ruger 77 in .243, but this is my first lever.. I have never used a .308, but am excited to see how it shoots. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) That's a sweet looking gun. Let us know how that does with a scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Nice rifle Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) That is sharp. As far as loads you cant go wrong with the corelokt. For the money they are a great round. Of course you need to check accuracy with different rounds but it they shoot straight out of your rifle, theyre deadly. The .308 should shoot basically identical to your 06. It will have the same result on impact and as AJ says, the deer really doesnt care! The .308 is a good, accurate, flat shooting, hard hitting round! You should be good at long ranges! Congrats. A new rifle is a thing of beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) A new gun is always good. A "new old gun" is even better!!! You'll like the .308's performance on deer. I always thought the .308 probably stomped a deer flat faster than any other caliber I've shot them with. Enjoy your vintage Winchester. She looks like she's in really nice shape!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Nice 88! The first rifle I ever used for hunting was my uncles Model 88 in 308. I always liked that rifle...........but he'd never part woth it! The 88 is one I have on my dream list of guns to have someday. I'd love to have one in 358. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) I found one at my buddy's house but he won't sell it anmd he doesn't even hunt-I'm working on him to part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Nice gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Nice Rifle, Andy!! As for loads for the .308, I personally use 150 grain Hornady or Speer Soft points and 44.0 grains of IMR-4064 powder. You really need to get a loading manual and work-up a safe and accurate load for your Winchester M-88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Cool pics of a nice gun! Congrats on your new acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Look great. I love the finish. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) nice looking gun andy, hope you get a chance to bag something with it this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) thats a sweet little gun -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: My new deer rifle (pics) Good Luck with it, the old ones are always nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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