Scope for Winchester Model 100 .308

[BourbonCowboy]

I've been gifted a Winchester Model 100 in .308. I believe it was manufactured in the late 60s, and it's got a crappy old Bushnell scope - which I'd like to upgrade. However, I don't know much about rifles and scopes, so I thought I'd ask. What's a good scope to mount on the rifle without breaking my bank account? I'll be using it for deer hunting only.

[WalnutBill22]

I'd suggest a Redfield Revolution in 2-7 or 3-9x. They can be found for about $150-200 and are of excellent quality.

[BourbonCowboy]

I will definitely take a look. Thanks for the tip.

[Polinese]

Not sure but I think the revoultions were discontinued as Leupold has been slimming down and revamping several of their lines. I think the VX-Freedom were the replacement for the redfield revolutions.

Looks like you can still find the revolutions pretty easily though.

[jmr40]

The Revolution was introduced about 12-15 years ago. At the time it was simply a Leupold VX-1 with different badges on it and a slightly lower price. At the time it was a lot of scope for the money. You can still find new Revolution scopes and it is still the same scope that was introduced 15 years ago with no upgrades. Which isn't bad, but...

Since then the VX-1 has been updated and improved twice, and eventually dropped along with the VX-2. The new VX-Freedom replaced the VX-1 and VX-2 and can be had for around $200. Only slightly more than the Revolution, but a significant upgrade in quality.

If you want to keep it under $200 the Burris FF-II is my choice. It is in my opinion every bit as good as the VX-2 or VX Freedom. I see them for around $150.

IMO anything any less expensive is probably a waste of money. I'd also stay with a 3-9X40, you get more scope for the dollar with that scope.

[bobn]

which model bushnell. if an older scopechief or original banner they were decent. trophy not so much. bobn

[jrothWA]

if the Sn iis just numbers, then before 1964.
If a "alphabit " charactoer "A" or "B', then psost 1964

Olin has a 800 number [800-852-5734] known as "WinchesterFirearms Notice".
The M100 was under rcall for replacing the firing pin{FP}, as some would crack with possiblility of going "full auto".
Callthe number and run the SN, if stillacive they send a new FP and some money for a smith to replace.

For a scopea varaible 1 - 4xwill do nicely on them, depending on the aarea youmay use for huntoing. Mine have original Weavers!

[COSteve]

Originally Posted by WalnutBill22

I'd suggest a Redfield Revolution in 2-7 or 3-9x. They can be found for about $150-200 and are of excellent quality.

I'll second that as I have a 1959 Model 88 in .308 with a 3-9 with Accu-Range reticle on it myself. Works great on mine. I have it sighted in at 200yds. As to a mount, I found a NOS Redfield one piece mount for the 88 and here is what it will look like on your 100 (sands the lever):



BTW: Amazon has them for $209 HERE.

[BourbonCowboy]

I've checked and the rifle was made in 1968...and the firing pin has not been replaced. I actually sent it to a friend who owned a gun shop, but he died of cancer before he could get it repaired. I plan to get the new firing pin replaced before I use it. I just wanted to check on new scope suggestions, as I might have the new scope installed with the firing pin.

[BourbonCowboy]

As far as scope prices go, I'd like to keep it under $300...including shipping and taxes. As far as range goes, 200-250 yards at most. Maybe that will help for suggestions.

[Polinese]

Something from the leupold VX-Freedom is probably the way to go IMO

[dgludwig]

For deer hunting where I do in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania where shots are relatively close and cover is heavy, I prefer scopes that are as compact and light as practical. A quality 1X5 or, at most, a 2X7, suits me well. I hate scopes that are bigger and heavier than necessary because they can rob the rifle of any good handling qualities it might otherwise have-and the Winchester Models 100 and 88 possess good, innate handling traits in my experience.

[bamaranger]

Another vote for a tidy scope. Especially on a sleek, handsome old rifle like a Win 100. I like low power variables too, but the .308 cartridge does have some reach to it, and a bit more magnification is an asset for most of us on longer shots, and doing point counts on deer when hunting QDM and WMA lands requiring so many antler points on a side to be legal.

My M88 wears a 6x36mm scope, after supporting a fixed 4x32mm for many years. A tidy variable like a 2x7x33 might be ideal. The Win 88/100 family has a very classic stock shape that lacks a cheek piece or Monte Carlo comb. When the rifles were introduced in the late 1950's, factory irons and peep sights were still quite common in the deer woods, scopes were still breaking ground with the traditionalists. Consequently the 88/100 family have comparatively low combs that will not lend themselves to a high mounted, big bell scope. With the smaller bell sizes, one can usually use low rings, which work well with the 88/100 stock design. As noted, a big clunky scope will spoil the rifles wonderful handling qualities as well, and add unnecessary weight on long hunts or rough ground.

[BourbonCowboy]

First, thank you all for your input. It gave me a lot to think about...and I finally made a decision.

I bought a Vortex Crossfire II with the V-Brite illuminated reticle. Hopefully this will work well with the old rifle. Here's the one I bought...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Drm50]

I had/have a small collection of classic deer rifles. Still have a couple dozen. About half are scoped with 3x or 4x, the others reciever sights. I have bolt actions in standard calibers with 6x and a couple 8x. I’m a die hard and don’t like variables.

[Geezerbiker]

If the scope is as good as the Vortex binoculars I have, you're going to love it.

Tony

[shurshot]

The older Weaver fixed 4 looks aga appropriate on a model 100 and works fine for under 100 yard shots.

[Geezerbiker]

Those old steel tube scopes are getting hard to come by. I have a 3 to 9x on my model 70 and I'm pleased with it.

Tony

[wachtelhund1]

I've got a 100 carbine with a Nikon 4x40 scope, which is still my favorite deer rifle. Those are hard to find today. Today, I would go with a Vortex diamondback 2-7 35mm scope.