model 100 winchester 308

mastiff7 · 04-06-2008, 06:09 PM

hey new to the forum i recently purchased my model 100 308 was wondering what is the best scope for the gun.not the brand but more or less the ideal numbers exa.i have a bushnelldusk till dawm4/24/50.is this to much scope or just not the right scope for this gun

GlennM · 04-06-2008, 06:48 PM

If it's paid for, and works (clear, no moisture, elevation & windage movements are repeatable,etc.), I would see now reason to change it. Also depends on what you're going to do with it... target, hunting, plinking.

An old military saying is "If it looks stupid, but works, it ain't stupid." may apply here.

mastiff7 · 04-06-2008, 06:55 PM

thank you for your info the only reason i ask is my gun smith said he would not not put such a big scope on.but i am looking for the scope to match the 308 round.even if i dont hunt with it i like to match the rifle to the round.i target shoot and i have never owned a 308.could not pass up the price.

runfiverun · 04-06-2008, 09:04 PM

a 4 or 6 pwr fixed is ideal on these
especially with the smaller objectives
had one with a fixed 4 power and it was sell this or bolt 308.
man i made the wrong call on that one.

turner · 04-06-2008, 09:38 PM

I own three model 100s and a model 88, and I agree a large sized scope is not the best thing for such a good looking and good handling rifle. i suggest (as runfiverun) a mid sized fixed power or a 2-7x33, or similar as a great scope for that rifle. A 2-7 with moderate objective size is all the scope you'll ever need and, as importantly to me...will also look great on that great classic Winchester!

Windwalker · 04-07-2008, 07:28 AM

+1 turner Welcome to G&G Mastiff 7. Turner gave you some excellent advice on the scope. Enjoy the site!

mastiff7 · 04-07-2008, 02:43 PM

thanx for all your help this just what i needed to hear the gun is beautiful at least 95 percent perfect,a couple of small dents but no scratcthes.i really fell in love with the basket weave it also finishes wth a nice leaf engraving at the butt and foregrip.great forum glad i found it

turner · 04-07-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mastiff7

thanx for all your help this just what i needed to hear the gun is beautiful at least 95 percent perfect,a couple of small dents but no scratcthes.i really fell in love with the basket weave it also finishes wth a nice leaf engraving at the butt and foregrip.great forum glad i found it

My model 100s and model 88 have the same checkering pattern, It's actually the post '64 type, less expensive than the cut checkered point pattern on the pre '64 guns. Personally I find it nicer, and quite unique. Good luck with your new rifle! A Flying "W" on the pistol grip cap too?

.22hustler · 04-07-2008, 05:40 PM

3X9 weaver

Pumpkinheaver · 04-08-2008, 05:35 PM

I have a 3-9X40 on mine.

turner · 04-08-2008, 07:34 PM

I'd not say that a nice 3-9x40 scope wouldn't be nice, only that I prefer something a tad smaller on the model 100s or model 88. Both mentioned are GREAT scopes and both are mounted on other rifles I own. My 88 happens to wear a Nikon Monarch 1.5-4.5x20 now.

04-06-2008, 06:09 PM	#1
mastiff7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	model 100 winchester 308 hey new to the forum i recently purchased my model 100 308 was wondering what is the best scope for the gun.not the brand but more or less the ideal numbers exa.i have a bushnelldusk till dawm4/24/50.is this to much scope or just not the right scope for this gun

04-06-2008, 09:38 PM	#5
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623 Trader Rating: (0)	I own three model 100s and a model 88, and I agree a large sized scope is not the best thing for such a good looking and good handling rifle. i suggest (as runfiverun) a mid sized fixed power or a 2-7x33, or similar as a great scope for that rifle. A 2-7 with moderate objective size is all the scope you'll ever need and, as importantly to me...will also look great on that great classic Winchester! Last edited by turner; 04-07-2008 at 10:04 AM.

04-07-2008, 07:28 AM	#6
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,291 Trader Rating: (0)	+1 turner Welcome to G&G Mastiff 7. Turner gave you some excellent advice on the scope. Enjoy the site! __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

04-08-2008, 05:35 PM	#10
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,316 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a 3-9X40 on mine. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

04-06-2008, 06:48 PM	#2
GlennM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0)	If it's paid for, and works (clear, no moisture, elevation & windage movements are repeatable,etc.), I would see now reason to change it. Also depends on what you're going to do with it... target, hunting, plinking. An old military saying is "If it looks stupid, but works, it ain't stupid." may apply here.

04-06-2008, 06:55 PM	#3
mastiff7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	thank you for your info the only reason i ask is my gun smith said he would not not put such a big scope on.but i am looking for the scope to match the 308 round.even if i dont hunt with it i like to match the rifle to the round.i target shoot and i have never owned a 308.could not pass up the price.

04-06-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
runfiverun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: soda springs idaho Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0)	a 4 or 6 pwr fixed is ideal on these especially with the smaller objectives had one with a fixed 4 power and it was sell this or bolt 308. man i made the wrong call on that one.

04-07-2008, 02:43 PM	#7
mastiff7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	thanx for all your help this just what i needed to hear the gun is beautiful at least 95 percent perfect,a couple of small dents but no scratcthes.i really fell in love with the basket weave it also finishes wth a nice leaf engraving at the butt and foregrip.great forum glad i found it

04-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#11
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd not say that a nice 3-9x40 scope wouldn't be nice, only that I prefer something a tad smaller on the model 100s or model 88. Both mentioned are GREAT scopes and both are mounted on other rifles I own. My 88 happens to wear a Nikon Monarch 1.5-4.5x20 now.