Made a phone call after seeing a M88 in 284 listed for sale at the local gun club. I called the owner and from the discription it sounded like a post 64 284, but when I stopped by to purchase it today low and behold it a was pre-64 284 in really nice shape. After 40 years, I stumbled onto 1 of 2935 of these rifles made. Whoopeeeeeeeee

Congrats!

That's a fine gun in an interesting calibre. I've got a simple post-64 i .308W, and I love that rifle. You have found something still better!

Fritz

Congrats!! That is a fine rifle! Where did you find the production totals? I am looking for the total production of the M-88 pre '64 in my favorite caliber the 358 Winchester. I am in contact with a fellow that has one localy. Any info would be appreciated.

Tim,

The production number came from a post I found on this fourm by searching 88 winchester 284. It was a post by dgr416 on 6/18/04

Thanks & enjoy your find!!!

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Originally posted by Tim50:
--- Where did you find the production totals? I am looking for the total production of the M-88 pre '64 in my favorite caliber the 358 Winchester. ---

Try this link. http://www.gun-data.com/winchester88.htm

Another links on Win 88: http://www.gunsandammomag.com/classics/ct0504/

http://www.huntingmag.com/big_game/right_rifle/

Regards,

Fritz

Congrats just proves that there are still great rifles out there to be had.

I have a Model 88 in 284 as well. Try the Hornady 139 grain soft point flat base. This is very accurate in mine, holds together well and doesn't have to be seated as deep as the ballistic tip or SST. I use IMR 4350 and accuracy is better than many bolt action guns.