Broke out the old mod88 today

[Olddognewtrix]

Today after work I reached back in the back behind grandpa's old double barrel and pulled out Ol'Trusty, a Winchester model 88 in 308win and knocked 15 years of dust off her and took her to the range to see if the old Weaver KV pivot mount was still holding zero.
The last time I shot it was 2005 at 600yrds which was pretty much my limit with this 3x glass and she proved then her name was still good.
Today i was limited by the range to 100 yards but that was good enough to let me know that if i had to rely on Ol'Trusty for meat she is sure to hold up her end of the bargain.
The action was a little gummy and in bad need of a good thorough cleaning but the first group of five were all inside an inch and three of those touching each other, with the center of that group being one inch down and an inch and a half right.
I'm no marksman but that'll do for the girls I go with.
I cant wait to see how i can improve that over the course of the next few years as I pick up tips from this site and you fine gents.
I'm hoping to improve my skills before my eyes completely fail me, which at the current rate, seems fairly quick.
Merry Christmas everyone.

Im looking forward to getting roasted over neglecting Ol'Trusty for so long

 

[Jscb1b]

Pictures please. Rifle not you.

 

[Olddognewtrix]

 

[Olddognewtrix]

 

[Deleted member 113831]

You can start by turning the scope right side up...it's 90 degrees off to the right.

Nice set up though. Beautiful rifle.

 

[Jscb1b]

Thank you! Good looking rifle.

 

[armorpl8chikn]

Ho
Lee
Shit

A new Fudd

 

[Jscb1b]

Did you just ASSume that he she it is a new Fudd? What if he she it is an old Fudd?

 

[Olddognewtrix]

What if I told you.........

Some of us are born Fudds

 

[armorpl8chikn]

What if I told you.........

Some of us are born Fudds

I'd think you were being honest and forthright, as a man of experience.

 

[Olddognewtrix]

If the shoe fits....

 

[10ring'r]

The Model 88 was my very first, big bore, hunting rifle (71 thru 82). I wish I still had that thing. Had a 4x(?) Weaver on it and I could actually shoot that damn thing, thanks to 20/20 vision. Memories, thanks for posting OP. Mac

 

[Olddognewtrix]

I had forgotten how fun it is to shoot, wish I could still see the target

 

[atomic41]

If the velcro sneaker fits....

Fixed!

 

[Olddognewtrix]

Hahahaha!
Velcro wasnt even invented yet when I bought these shoes!

 

[Ram4402]

I shot my 1st deer with a 88 in 308. Love those guns.

 

[TexPatriot]

What if I told you.........

Some of us are born Fudds

I pine for the Fudd guns of my youth. I want my Rem. 600 .243 w/ 4x Weaver back.

 

[Jscb1b]

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Pre 64?

 

[Olddognewtrix]

Pre 64?

not sure, I dont believe I ever researched it. Its five digit though. Ill go look and get back to you

 

[Jscb1b]

No worries! I was just looking up the 88 as I'm a young Fudd and never heard of it. The article I read talked about the checkering being plain diamond cut pre 64.

 

[Olddognewtrix]

Winchester Model 88 - Gun-Data

Winchester Model 88

gun-data.com

1956

 

[Olddognewtrix]

Having trouble finding the year by serial number

 

[Olddognewtrix]

.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Those were/are amazing rifles!

Thanks for posting!

Sirhr

 

[TheGerman]

Apparently we have a totally different understanding of what shooting an 88 is.

 

[Son of Dorn]

Apparently we have a totally different understanding of what shooting an 88 is.

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I was expecting this when I clicked the thread.

 

[TACC]

My dad is 82 years old. He has used this rifle for over 40 years to kill white tail deer. His latest was this year, a 6 point, which I was glad to be able to share this experience with him.

 

[TexPatriot]

Winchester Model 88 - Gun-Data

Winchester Model 88

gun-data.com

1956

Good year for Winchester.

I bought a Model 54 Win., re-barreled in .243 in high school for $50.00 that I traded for a Rem. 721 30-06 that I found out later key holed.

I still kick myself in the ass for that deal.

 

[Olddognewtrix]

My dad is 82 years old. He has used this rifle for over 40 years to kill white tail deer. His latest was this year, a 6 point, which I was glad to be able to share this experience with him.

Nice.
Enjoy your time while you can, I lost my pops in Feb 2019. Everyday I come across something I want to discuss with him. I hate the years I took for granted. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

 

[Olddognewtrix]

Good year for Winchester.

I bought a Model 54 Win., re-barreled in .243 in high school for $50.00 that I traded for a Rem. 721 30-06 that I found out later key holed.

I still kick myself in the ass for that deal.

Those old Mod54s are sweet shooters arent they

 

[TexPatriot]

Those old Mod54s are sweet shooters arent they

Actually, it was a rebarreled action and had an after market stock but God I still wish I had it. It had a very heavy stiff trigger but I could have replaced that and rebarrled it to .270.

 

[TicTacTex]

My dad has his grandpa's Winchester 88 .308. Not sure what year it is, but I’m pretty sure it’s from the 50’s.
I also have my grandpa’s Savage model 99 in .308.

 

[ShooterM1]

Nice.
Enjoy your time while you can, I lost my pops in Feb 2019. Everyday I come across something I want to discuss with him. I hate the years I took for granted. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Same. Lost my father and best friend July 2019. He taught me everything I know about firearms and shooting. He had a model 88 back in the day but sold it. I wish I had it.