Thanks Charles.

I realized earlier today that I put it in "backwards", i.e., the larger end on the left instead of the right. *sigh*

Thanks again,

Doug

The safety on my Win 88 has been stuck on fire mode since I've had it. I disassembled the rifle, got the safety working and finished reassembly today. Since the safety has never operated, I don't know how it's supposed to work and I'm a bit surprised by how it's working now. Namely, I can only engag...

AJMD429, I would like some magnification on the scope--just 2x or 2.5x fixed. That said, I discovered the Marble Bullseye sight a couple of weeks ago and have had my eye on it ever since (pun serendipitous). I plan to put one on my Win 74 (.22, tube-fed, semi-auto). I hadn't really thought about put...

Thank you for the warm welcomes.

Tycer,

I like the idea of having a wider view--of my view being less obstructed.

Best regards,

Doug

iceman,

thanks for the input. I don't have to worry too much about the cold: I live in north Florida.

Thanks again,

Doug

Hey All, I'm the proud owner of a '58 or '59 (ser. no. 87xxx) Win 88 in .308. It was my father's rifle. It's in great condition (probably less than 100 rounds put through it) and is one of my prized possessions. The first time I shot it, the recoil was almost unbearable: I put it away after only fir...