Do to the CWD found in my area season will be about 5 weeks long ( rifle ) so I will carry my bar browning- 7400 Remington-and my beloved model 100 Winchester, its a 1961 model what a wonderful gun, shoots 11/2 at 100yrds it has never failed me, I had it out today to make sure it still was on target and it was dead on come on season !!!
My model 100 Winchester !!
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bamaranger
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model 100
The Win model 100's are grand old rifles. Though I never owned one, I've handled quite a few and been tempted many a time, always felt they swung and pointed nicely. But I never saw many afield, and I sure don't see any these days. The Remington autoloader's from the 740 on up are still as common as flies though.
You fail to mention for what caliber your M100 is chambered?
Finally, back in the day, there was a major recall on the M100 regards the firing mechs. I don't recall the specifics, but seems as if the rifles of a certain vintage could be prone to "doubling". I sure could be wrong about that.....certain there was a recall, not sure of the exact nature. I knew a fella that hunted one frequently remarked that his would double, and he was not aware of the recall, .....but of an age where he should have.........no internet in those days of course.
With Winchester as we knew it largely defunct, I dunno about rework's or inspections on a M100 nowaday......but a good 'smith in his 60's or so ought to be familiar with the issue.
Heck, we may hear from others regards this soon.
The Win model 100's are grand old rifles. Though I never owned one, I've handled quite a few and been tempted many a time, always felt they swung and pointed nicely. But I never saw many afield, and I sure don't see any these days. The Remington autoloader's from the 740 on up are still as common as flies though.
You fail to mention for what caliber your M100 is chambered?
Finally, back in the day, there was a major recall on the M100 regards the firing mechs. I don't recall the specifics, but seems as if the rifles of a certain vintage could be prone to "doubling". I sure could be wrong about that.....certain there was a recall, not sure of the exact nature. I knew a fella that hunted one frequently remarked that his would double, and he was not aware of the recall, .....but of an age where he should have.........no internet in those days of course.
With Winchester as we knew it largely defunct, I dunno about rework's or inspections on a M100 nowaday......but a good 'smith in his 60's or so ought to be familiar with the issue.
Heck, we may hear from others regards this soon.
trophyrider
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Took my first deer with my Winchester Model 100. It is also a 1961 model and I get great groups with Federal blue box 180 grain .308. I still have the rifle and there is no way I will let it go. I take other rifles out in the field now, but once in a while I take it out and run some rounds through it.
My brother in law had 308 & 284 model 100 and I loaded for 284 and was early 70's. I still have manual, I use Lyman 45 and test rifle was Win 88 284. I don't think was recall back then both fired OK and he later trade both rifles in for Rem auto's 270/30-06 .
I later read about slam fires in 100's.
I later read about slam fires in 100's.
I started deer hunting with Rem #8/.35 cal as a kid. All the older guys had Rem
742s. I busted my butt to save up for a 742. Me and another younger guy in the
Crew went to get our 742 together. We both got 30/06s, as rest of crew had. We
couldn't get them to shoot better than 3" at 100yds. The others in the party had
same accuracy but thought nothing of it. They were 100yd meat guns. That is the only rifle I bought new and regretted. I got a Win 100/ 308 on a trade and
it would do 11/2" at 100yds with anything you put in it. I've had several in 308 and one 243. The 243 was a little finicky with bullet weights and didn't group as
well as the 308. After about 55yrs of deer hunting if I was to use a auto loading
rifle in HV cartridge it would be Win 100 or BAR. I out grew auto rifles for deer
hunting and only ones I own now are Rem 8s & 81s. I don't know exactly what
they group because I never D&Ted for scope. In my area at shows there are all
kinds of Rem 742, 74, 7400, ect. They don't sell to well. Win 100s get gobbled
up and get top dollar prices. The 308 is what most guys are after. The 284s are
scarce and bring collector money. The guys really into Win 100s are always on the hunt for a Win 100 carbine. I know some 100s made after 63 have some
problems, I think having to do with some plastic parts besides doubling.
742s. I busted my butt to save up for a 742. Me and another younger guy in the
Crew went to get our 742 together. We both got 30/06s, as rest of crew had. We
couldn't get them to shoot better than 3" at 100yds. The others in the party had
same accuracy but thought nothing of it. They were 100yd meat guns. That is the only rifle I bought new and regretted. I got a Win 100/ 308 on a trade and
it would do 11/2" at 100yds with anything you put in it. I've had several in 308 and one 243. The 243 was a little finicky with bullet weights and didn't group as
well as the 308. After about 55yrs of deer hunting if I was to use a auto loading
rifle in HV cartridge it would be Win 100 or BAR. I out grew auto rifles for deer
hunting and only ones I own now are Rem 8s & 81s. I don't know exactly what
they group because I never D&Ted for scope. In my area at shows there are all
kinds of Rem 742, 74, 7400, ect. They don't sell to well. Win 100s get gobbled
up and get top dollar prices. The 308 is what most guys are after. The 284s are
scarce and bring collector money. The guys really into Win 100s are always on the hunt for a Win 100 carbine. I know some 100s made after 63 have some
problems, I think having to do with some plastic parts besides doubling.
I guess out grew means since I only have Rem 8s & 81s, I grew to lazy to carry
the weight. I shoot most of my deer on the fly in thick cover and a lever action
or old style pump like 14 & 141 are better natural pointers for me. Second shot
means nothing, it don't exist where I hunt. Only if 1st shot is a hit. I can't use these rifles here in Ohio. I have 45/70 & 44 mg lever guns but am using a Ruger #3 /375Win. Stoked up with Speer 235gr semi-spitzers. Extra weight is dropping the velocity but I am gaining accuracy with the pointed bullet at the longer ranges. I fell confident I can take a deer at 200yds with this combination. I've got small hands and don't like rifles with bulky profiles in the thick stuff.
the weight. I shoot most of my deer on the fly in thick cover and a lever action
or old style pump like 14 & 141 are better natural pointers for me. Second shot
means nothing, it don't exist where I hunt. Only if 1st shot is a hit. I can't use these rifles here in Ohio. I have 45/70 & 44 mg lever guns but am using a Ruger #3 /375Win. Stoked up with Speer 235gr semi-spitzers. Extra weight is dropping the velocity but I am gaining accuracy with the pointed bullet at the longer ranges. I fell confident I can take a deer at 200yds with this combination. I've got small hands and don't like rifles with bulky profiles in the thick stuff.
The Win Model 100 is an absolutely beautiful rifle and as a semi-auto, it's a gem. While I don't have one, I do have it's predecessor, a 1959 Win model 88, in .308 as I just love leverguns. With the lines of the famed Win 70 (my 1950 30-06 is a beaut as well) I think my 88 is the most beautiful levergun ever made.
As we hunt long range out here in the west and my eyes aren't what they once were, I've got mine set up with a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 scope and Accu-Range reticle sighted in at 200yds and worked out to 400yds, it's all I need.
As we hunt long range out here in the west and my eyes aren't what they once were, I've got mine set up with a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 scope and Accu-Range reticle sighted in at 200yds and worked out to 400yds, it's all I need.