model 100 winchester

[kcor]

I have inherited a model 100 Winchester took apart to clean and do firing pin recall. during reassembly noticed the front attachment lug dovetailed into barrel is loose.is this normal or should it be peened tight to barrel

 

[kendog]

I think that part floating is OK. Not 100% sure though. Here is a really good write-up on the 100 and its brother the 88. Pay extra attention to the disassembly of the 100. Have seen more than a few with damaged action bars from improper take down.
http://m.leeroysramblings.com/Gun Articles/winchester_model_88_100_info.html

 

[Dave in WI]

Have seen more than a few with damaged action bars from improper take down.

Yes, remember the bolt needs to be retracted to remove action from stock.

 

[kcor]

thanks the rifle shoots 3 shot groups about tennis ball size at 100 yds with Winchester 150 grain power points. hoping for a little better.

 

[pdhntr]

thanks the rifle shoots 3 shot groups about tennis ball size at 100 yds with Winchester 150 grain power points. hoping for a little better.

I have had several in .308. Still have one. Your groups with factory are about normal. Some were better, some worse. I was able to reduce the groups for the one I still have by hand loading for it using 4895 and 150s.

The extractors used to be hard to find, however, in the article above they seem to be available again.

The 88 and 100 use a stock that is shaped (no comb) for using iron sights. In my opinion they were not designed to be a long range rifle. They really come into there own when used to stalk deer in woods, or on deer drives where a light weight repeater is an advantage. I love carrying mine yet when I get the chance.

I have mine set up with a small 1-4 power scope, set in low rings as my eyes have a hard time with iron sights. I keep the scope set on 1 power and can keep both eyes open to follow a running deer through the woods.

Good luck with yours.

Jim

 

[fantastic]

This thread needs some pictures, would love to help but need to see some Pictures of what i am working with.

 

[kcor]

pictures would be hard as rifle is reassembled just hoped someone would remember how theirs was

 

[284winner]

thanks the rifle shoots 3 shot groups about tennis ball size at 100 yds with Winchester 150 grain power points. hoping for a little better.

Mine is about the same. Haven't reloaded for it but seems 2-3" groups is normal. I have a 308 and 284. The 308 shot much better years ago but today it's about the same. Not sure what happened.