Range Report.....Win. 59

Frenchy · April 25, 2001, 05:56 PM

Today was the first time I've had, to put my new Winchester 59 through it's paces. To say I was pleased with the results would be a gross understatement.
I ran 50 rounds through it on singles and some doubles, and was able to powder 44 out of 50. That, for me, is a monumental accomplishment.
The gun mounts beautifully, and puts me on the sight line every time. I can't believe how fast I can get this beauty on target. At about 6 pounds, It's a joy to handle. Because of it's lightness, I was concerned about not being able to follow through on the bird, but it was not a problem.
I used the 26 inch barrel with the modified choke tube and Win. AA 7 1/2's. I didn't have time to try my other 59 with the full choke 28 incher.
The only problem I can report with the gun is the failure of the bolt to lock open after the last shot, on 3 or 4 occasions. I'm hoping that a good cleaning and oiling of the action will take care of that.
The recoil was not uncomfortable even with the plastic butt plate, although after 50 rounds I do feel a little tightness in the shoulder. A vest with pad should remedy that.
All in all, a good day at the range with a shotgun that should prove it's worth in the field.

Dave McC · April 26, 2001, 06:39 AM

Glad it's working out for you, OJ. Have you patterned it yet?

You may want to have your smith take it apart, clean/lube the innards, and check it out.

Frenchy · April 26, 2001, 08:57 AM

I haven't had a chance to pattern it as of yet. Hope to this weekend. As for the gunsmith, that's next on the agenda!

April 25, 2001, 05:56 PM	#1
Frenchy Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2000 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 719	Today was the first time I've had, to put my new Winchester 59 through it's paces. To say I was pleased with the results would be a gross understatement. I ran 50 rounds through it on singles and some doubles, and was able to powder 44 out of 50. That, for me, is a monumental accomplishment. The gun mounts beautifully, and puts me on the sight line every time. I can't believe how fast I can get this beauty on target. At about 6 pounds, It's a joy to handle. Because of it's lightness, I was concerned about not being able to follow through on the bird, but it was not a problem. I used the 26 inch barrel with the modified choke tube and Win. AA 7 1/2's. I didn't have time to try my other 59 with the full choke 28 incher. The only problem I can report with the gun is the failure of the bolt to lock open after the last shot, on 3 or 4 occasions. I'm hoping that a good cleaning and oiling of the action will take care of that. The recoil was not uncomfortable even with the plastic butt plate, although after 50 rounds I do feel a little tightness in the shoulder. A vest with pad should remedy that. All in all, a good day at the range with a shotgun that should prove it's worth in the field.

April 26, 2001, 06:39 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Glad it's working out for you, OJ. Have you patterned it yet? You may want to have your smith take it apart, clean/lube the innards, and check it out.

April 26, 2001, 08:57 AM	#3
Frenchy Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2000 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 719	I haven't had a chance to pattern it as of yet. Hope to this weekend. As for the gunsmith, that's next on the agenda!