Originally Posted by Poconojack

Originally Posted by vapodog
I'm considering a (obviously) used Winchester model 88 in .308 Winchester. What is your experience with their accuracy, reliability and overall strength?.....Can it be safely loaded to 65,000 Psi?....not that I want to do that but handloading can at times offer some surprises and I would not handload for a Savage 99 in the .308 Winchester so if one wants a lever gun in .308, it seems the Winchester 88 is the way to go.....?


Or a Browning BLR.

The Browning has a straight grip stock and I have fused wrists due to effects of RA....it's a very poor fit for me.