John Wootters use to write about his 308 model 88 in some of his articles. It may have been the first new deer rifle he purchased. He later sold it and used to list the serial number in articles he wrote hoping he could buy it back.
As a young man John was one of my favorite outdoor writers, In fact so much so, that he influenced me to purchase an early 60's Sako Mannlicher in .308 which he wrote about his personal one numerous times. Still have it and it goes with me every fall. A nice little Burris Signature (older one) 2x7 sets atop it. Another of my favorite shotguns is a Remington 11-48 28 gauge. Bought that years ago as a young man because I used to read about Jack O'Connor and his 11-48 28 gauge. Miss those days.
