Can I drop a round into the chamber of a Winchester 88? - The Firearms Forum

Bushmaster1313 · 09-15-2011, 09:47 PM

Went to my LGS tonight with two handguns I no longer wanted and came back with a .308 Winchester 88 after I asked if he had a Savage 99 in that caliber.

As in a pump shot gun, with an empty magazine and an open bolt can I drop a fresh round into the chamber and close the bolt?

Which rings for the scope base?

gunplumber · 09-16-2011, 08:00 AM

1). Yes. (2). Weaver or Weaver style.

JLA · 09-16-2011, 08:18 AM

Yep.. Bushmaster.. Dont go buy any rings.. Just PM me your mailbox. I have a box full of spare take offs from mounting scopes for poeple and they leave their old hardware with me. just tell me what height you need and they are yours. I even have weaver brand to match the weaver base if you want.

1 Eyed Jack · 09-16-2011, 11:43 AM

You may like the Mod 88 better than the 99 anyway, I have a Mod 88 in .284, I believe the 88 lever action using the same amount of lugs/locking action as the Mod 70 bolt actions, and the lever is quicker than a bolt,

From what I have read the Mod 88 action was a very good action, but never really caught on for whatever reason, I killed my first few deer with mine,

joncutt87 · 09-16-2011, 03:11 PM

If you're still wanting a 99 I have one in .300 savage that I might gave to sell, just pm if you want to know more.

09-15-2011, 09:47 PM	#1
Bushmaster1313 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 230	Can I drop a round into the chamber of a Winchester 88? Went to my LGS tonight with two handguns I no longer wanted and came back with a .308 Winchester 88 after I asked if he had a Savage 99 in that caliber. As in a pump shot gun, with an empty magazine and an open bolt can I drop a fresh round into the chamber and close the bolt? Which rings for the scope base? --> Last edited by Bushmaster1313; 09-15-2011 at 10:40 PM..

09-16-2011, 08:00 AM	#2
gunplumber V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 370	Re: Can I drop a round into the chamber of a Winchester 88? 1). Yes. (2). Weaver or Weaver style.

09-16-2011, 08:18 AM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Can I drop a round into the chamber of a Winchester 88? Yep.. Bushmaster.. Dont go buy any rings.. Just PM me your mailbox. I have a box full of spare take offs from mounting scopes for poeple and they leave their old hardware with me. just tell me what height you need and they are yours. I even have weaver brand to match the weaver base if you want. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#4
1 Eyed Jack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 673	Re: Can I drop a round into the chamber of a Winchester 88? You may like the Mod 88 better than the 99 anyway, I have a Mod 88 in .284, I believe the 88 lever action using the same amount of lugs/locking action as the Mod 70 bolt actions, and the lever is quicker than a bolt, From what I have read the Mod 88 action was a very good action, but never really caught on for whatever reason, I killed my first few deer with mine,

09-16-2011, 03:11 PM	#5
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Can I drop a round into the chamber of a Winchester 88? If you're still wanting a 99 I have one in .300 savage that I might gave to sell, just pm if you want to know more. __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium