Finally got the Winchester Model 88 ready to hunt.

[Zee]

Initially tried a vantage Redfield scope on this rifle. But, it lacked about a foot of elevation to get the rifle sighted in. I grudgingly settled for a Nikon Scope I had on the shelf. It will work for now.
The rifle seems to throw the first shot of every group. Or, the shooter does. But, after fan cooling the barrel after every three rounds, the results were always the same. I’ll figure it out.
I tried 165gr Tac Bonded which it didn’t like. And then tried 150gr Federal Premium Nosler Ballistic Tip and it seems to satisfy for hunting purposes.
50 yrds

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100 yrds

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She will do nicely for an Axis this season. Fun gun. Like the Savage, she’s a little long in length of pull for my Carney Self. But, I can deal with it for nostalgia.
Here she is with the Savage 99. Still working on a load for the Savage.
I plan to take an Axis with both this season.

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[LMLarsen]

Dammit, now you have me looking at 99s again…

[Zee]

Misery loves company.

[CPJ 2.0]

The savage is a lot better looking rifle. Maybe without the flamboyant grip cap and fore end tip I’d like the 88 better.

[Elk Creek]

Couple of good looking rigs. I’m partial to the 99, but I’m biased….

[Zee]

The Savage is cooler. I got the M88 because it was a good deal and I didn’t think I’d ever find the Savage I wanted.

[Wambli Ska]

I love the M88 for nostalgia sake. It was the first gun I ever hunted deer with and I actually love the looks and speed of operation. Mine being a .308 is also a bonus.

[Zee]

I love the M88 for nostalgia sake. It was the first gun I ever hunted deer with and I actually love the looks and speed of operation. Mine being a .308 is also a bonus.

I like having it as well. Didn’t know anything about it really until JBOhio found this one for me.

[Freezer]

Now you need a BLR! Maybe 7-08?

[Zee]

Now you need a BLR! Maybe 7-08?

A rifle and cartridge I have zero interest in.

[Japhy]

Zee
With such a large selection how do you choose when its game on?
An envied problem!

[Zee]

Zee
With such a large selection how do you choose when its game on?
An envied problem!

Game on for what?

[jbp-ohio]

Now you need a BLR! Maybe 7-08?

A rifle and cartridge I have zero interest in.

Browning levers don't do it for me either. I'd go 1895, 88, then 99.

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[Freezer]

That is just as sexy as they come, and the wood!

[Elk Creek]

Now you need a BLR! Maybe 7-08?

A rifle and cartridge I have zero interest in.

Browning levers don't do it for me either. I'd go 1895, 88, then 99.

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Love the 1895… it’s an acquired taste. Elmer Keith said “the 95’ has all the charm of a dead puppy left out in the sun for a while”
I completely disagree!

[GrapeApe]

Love the 1895… it’s an acquired taste. Elmer Keith said “the 95’ has all the charm of a dead puppy left out in the sun for a while”
I completely disagree!

The man knew what he was talking about

[Zee]

Now you need a BLR! Maybe 7-08?

A rifle and cartridge I have zero interest in.

Browning levers don't do it for me either. I'd go 1895, 88, then 99.

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Now that one is pretty.

[Elk Creek]

Love the 1895… it’s an acquired taste. Elmer Keith said “the 95’ has all the charm of a dead puppy left out in the sun for a while”
I completely disagree!

The man knew what he was talking about

On most things, some was just arrogance.

[jbp-ohio]

A rifle and cartridge I have zero interest in.

Browning levers don't do it for me either. I'd go 1895, 88, then 99.

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Love the 1895… it’s an acquired taste. Elmer Keith said “the 95’ has all the charm of a dead puppy left out in the sun for a while”
I completely disagree!

Ray Lewis carried one around on ''The Last Alaskans''. The testosterone was dripping from the TV and stained the carpet.

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