Is the Winchester 100 any good?

Is the Winchester 100 any good?

The Model 100 is easily the best-looking semi-auto sporter ever made but, from my recollection, one of the most inaccurate. This stems from its detestable trigger, and from the fact that so much wood is hogged out of the stock that it’s impossible to get any kind of satisfactory bedding arrangement.

What caliber is a Winchester Model 100?

Variants of the weapon are capable of firing a . 308, . 243, or . 284 Winchester cartridge.

What calibers did the Winchester Model 88 come in?

It was manufactured in the following calibers: . 243 Winchester, . 284 Winchester, . 308 Winchester, and .

What caliber was the original Winchester rifle?

.44 Henry
The first Winchester rifle – the Winchester Model 1866 – was originally chambered for the rimfire . 44 Henry.

What’s the caliber of a Winchester Model 100?

The Model 100 was originally offered in two calibers (.243 and .308 Win.) and one model, a rifle with a 22″ barrel. Later on another caliber, .284 Winchester, and style–a carbine with a 19″ barrel and no checkering on the stock–were added. I understand that the carbine model in .284 caliber is the rarest version of the model 100.

What’s the difference between Winchester Model 88 and 100?

The Model 100’s stock, however, is a bit beefier than the Model 88 stock. The Model 100 was originally offered in two calibers (.243 and.308 Win.) and one model, a rifle with a 22″ barrel. Later on another caliber,.284 Winchester, and style–a carbine with a 19″ barrel and no checkering on the stock–were added.

Which is the rarest model 100 carbine?

I understand that the carbine model in .284 caliber is the rarest version of the model 100. In fact, any .284 Model 100 in good condition is a coveted collector’s piece. By far most Model 100s are rifles in .308 caliber. Followed by rifles in .243. Any carbine is automatically an interesting collector’s item, but again most were produced in .308.

When was the last Winchester semi auto made?

This is a classic Winchester rifle I have enjoyed for years. It was last produced in 1973, so many of the newer hunters among us has never seen nor heard of this classy semi-auto. It is unlike any other high powered semi-auto in that it wears a nice one-piece stock, just like a typical bolt rifle.