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I am new to the winchester "collectors" and what I purchased may not even be considered a collector. I recently found a Model 100 chambered in 284 winchester. I have always liked the 284 and I am pretty excited about this rifle. Anybody have any experience with these? Most of everything I have ever read on the ol' model 100 was good

They are nice rifles, just dont hotrod them. You'll be looking for a new extractor at the least. Keep it clean and make sure it has the upgraded firing pin. There was a recall on them and many were not fixed, even though jt is extremely simple and free. The charge handle is 2 piece and will probably come apart at some point, if you shoot. If you dont shoot much, it will probably never happen. Kind of like a leupold.

There's a gunsmith here whose comments you probably haven't read.

What's the worst thing about a Winchester Model 88? Its looks remind you of a Model 100.

How do I check to make sure the firing pin has been replaced? Call winchester?

I cut and pasted this from Cast Boolits forum. Not sure if the information is still correct but it might be a start for you.

"Winchester is still honoring the recall. (as of Jan, 2018) I called the 800 number (800-852-5734) and gave the lady my serial number. She confirmed it had not had the part exchanged and asked me to mail in the old firing pin. About three weeks later, I got an envelope from Winchester with a new firing pin and a new bolt sleeve locking pin. In another envelope, I got a check for $30 to cover the gunsmithing."

I called and that is exactly what they said. Thanks for your help. Turns out this rifle is dated 1963. The lady at winchester told me it was one of the first ones made in 284. So needless to say I am pretty excited to have it

Do some more reading.. They have at least as many varying issues as the venerable Rem 742...

Last time I checked, the only place that will even accept those rifles for repair is Nuline Guns ( http://www.nulineguns.com/ ) - and you better have a somewhat thick checkbook when you send it in...

FWIW..

I've owned a dozen or so of them in 243, 284, and 308. I still have 3 of them a 243 and 2 308s. I found that the 284s can be very sensitive when it comes to feeding and while they will feed fine from some magazines, they will regularly jam when using magazines that look to be identical. 88s in 284 seem to feed as well as their 243 and 308 brothers regardless of the magazine.

I would like to see your gun collection. From past comments it seems you and I have similar tastes in guns. Good info to know about the feeding I was wondering if that might be an issue. Seems to me that a 284 would work best in a bolt gun or single shot anyway due to the steep shoulder. Nevertheless, I will still tinker with this rifle and get it to working order one way or another. Something just feels right about hunting with an old rifle.

Is the wood cut checkered? If so you have a rare and valuable firearm.

My favorite Winchester 100 is a post-'64 308 rifle that has had the barrel cut back to 17". Very handy for still-hunting whitetails in tight cover.

I use the 243 when calling coyotes and the other 308 is a carbine that I didn't need, but the price was too low to pass on.

It has the “basket weave” checkering on the stock. Very cool looking stock

I have a 1962 Model 100 308, it was my dad's. He had the recall done. Before he died he asked if I wanted to take it home, I did.
I got it to function 100% with midrange handloads, he never had it apart. It was the first thing I did, it was very carboned up.

This is a sharp looking rifle that works and it shoots inside 2" @100yds. ya i heard all the stories , and I remember Dad having some troubles
when he would come out here to sight in. Then he got a Model 7 and the M100 just sat in the rack.
I love it. U tube has vids on how to care for this beauty.

I love 100s. A very sleek rifle. I currently have 4. A pre 64 243, post 64 308 rifle, post 64 308 carbine and post 64 284. Other then some worn magazines not feeding properly I’ve never had much issues. I have swapped out firing pins on probably a dozen. Fairly easy task and Winchester still honors the recall. The only issue I know of is if the rear action screw gets loose this may cause the bolt to over ride the hammer. It’s pain in the arse to get the bolt back. I’ve seen this to cause the action rails/bars to get bent. Then you have issues. Accuracy is deer killing but not sub moa. Keep the gas system clean and you shouldn’t have too much problems. I’ve seen several over the years in shops with busted stocks. Either people didn’t know how to take it apart or they busted it trying get the hammer back after the bolt over rode it. Enjoy the rifle.

I had a pre-64 model 100 in 284. There was little wrong with it. The trigger wasn't as crisp as bolt guns, but not bad. I got tired of trying to find brass so I traded it for a bolt action.

One of the gun stores in my area actually had 100 rounds of silver box Winchester 150gr soft point. I bought it all. Gun store employee said he never thought that ammo would ever sell. He said it had been in there unmoved for probably 15 years

I love finding old stock ammo, it's usually priced from the day it was placed on the shelf. I've found far more 284 Win ammo then I have found rifles to fire it.

Correction. It is the box checkered stock. Turns out there was some confusion where I bought it as to which one I was purchasing. I’ll post some pics tomorrow when I get a chance

Here are some pics I took last night. Sorry the lighting wasnt the best. Its in pretty good shape in my opinion. Now i just gotta send off the firing pin and it will be ready to go to the deer woods.

Nice 284! I've got my dads mod 88 284. I've found multiple boxes of win 150s at gunstores piled 3-4 high. All diff prices on them. Recently here in Canada they're $8-85/box. I'm having a model 70 fwt 30-06 converted to 284 right now. I've got over 200 once fired win brass to get reloading.