Winchester Model 88! Brief overview, blasting targets and splitting cards! The Grandpa gun.

This legendary piece of hardware is one to remember. My Grandpa handed down this .243 Winchester Model 88 to me, and I'm excited to share it with you all. This rifle is one of a handful in the world, and it's a wonderful shooter. True of all of the model 88 rifles though, they kick.
This rifle was likely a safe queen for the last 40 years, and I've had it for all of ten. It's been fired maybe 30 times in that ten year span and 15 are accounted for in this video. This thing will shoot, but you've definitely got to drive it. I'm looking forward to building a stock for it myself, not as a replacement, but rather to keep the original in decent condition. I enjoy this rifle so much and it helps me feel closer to my roots when I get to shoot it, but I simply don't want to damage the original furniture.
If you're looking for a purpose built gun, I'm down to help kit it out for you! DM me on Insta @life.in.legendary.mode and I'll hook you up with all the info!

[@tobiassauer7883]

I just inherited one myself. Came to KZbin to see what I can learn. Sorry for your loss. Glad you will treasure it

[@lifeinlegendarymode448]

It's definitely an interesting rifle. There doesn't seem to be a ton of resources on it for sure. Cleaning is a pain too, but it's solid! I love it, and I'm shocked by the quality from that time.

[@jakemustian99]

I also have my grandpas model 88. Absolute beauty of a rifle. Butter smooth action. And very acurate. Mine is chamberd in .308

[@Anthony-f7q8b]

I'm 17 and I've had my Winchester 88 caliber 308 for abt 3 years and I love hunting with it

[@ukutiki]

My 88 built in 1956 chambered in 308 was my grandpa's too.

[@superzuki5831]

I got mine from Grandpa too. I've taken a lot of Deer with it over the last 42 years. It's very accurate.

[@bigave9949]

Would have been nice to see the rifle … stay safe and keep shooting.. God bless.

[@matthewchiz8488]

Cool rifle. Scope it and shoot off a bench when you can. You will surprised at how accurate the model 88 is.

[@lifeinlegendarymode448]

I'm working on scoping it now. I definitely am excited to shoot it more.

[@captainamer71]

I have my uncles winchester 88 in 243 i will never sell it.

[@R005t3r]

Less mumbling. More clear speech with some sort of intelligible diction please.

[@lifeinlegendarymode448]

Thanks for the feedback. It’ll also help when I can afford better equipment, but for now I’m running on an IPhone only.