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Winchester Model 100 Recall

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#1 ·
I recently purchased a very nice pre-'64 Winchester Model 100 in .308 Win caliber.  Does anyone know when I can obtain a copy of the owners manual or tell me how to properly clean and maintain this fine little rifle?  Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated!!  Thanks in advance!  Stumpy
 
#81 ·
Just trying to keep this up to date.

Just today I called Winchester regarding the Model 100 recall. The new phone number is: 800-356-2666 ext. 2738. This will take you to the person who is handling the recall. Her name is Sharon.
 
#82 ·
Update.

Yesterday while working up a load, my Winchester Model 100 went into a "fully automatic mode"!! Scared the crap out of me!!

In early October Winchester confirmed the firing pin update had already been performed and again today when I called Winchester again, looking for direction. I'm waiting for a call back from a different group.

The important thing is that people realize it can happen after the firing pin swap!!
 
#85 ·
Be cautious, when you send it in for service. I had one that did a quick full auto two round burst, firing the second round, about 3/8" before being seated in the chamber. It jammed the gun, badly, and irreparably damaged a family heirloom. Winchester was real goo about it. They sent me a box, with a UPS label already on it, for each, the gun, and the ammo I was using. In the end, though, because the gun could not be repaired afterward, Winchester told me that they COULD NOT return the gun. They paid me a fair market value price for the gun. But, the gun had a family story behind it, and I wanted to keep it as a wallhanger, instead. I was even willing to let them keep all of the internal mechanism, but they refused, stating that because the hazard was potential loss of life, they could not do so, for liability reasons.
Since that happened 3+ years ago! I have been looking to replace that gun! and FINALLY, just got one, yesterday, a 1961 model, at a gun show in Poteau, OK. THE FIRST THING I AM GOING TO DO WITH IT, IS CHECK ITS RECALL STATUS.
 
#86 ·
Dear Anyone

I just bought brand new R25 with caliber .308win and at very first shot there was bullet case jam problem and was not auto-loading next bullet. So cleaned lubed everything as described in owners manual. Then i checked again, and it seems that there was no more problem with case jam and case was freely throws away. But it can not auto load next bullet. what is the problem? Can anyone help me?
 
#88 ·
Bayaramc -

This "Sticky" concerns the Winchester Model 100 rifle - not the R25. Please do not hijack the thread and if still needing help, start a new thread in the "Gunsmithing" forum.

Thank you.
 
#89 ·
M100 v2.1

Okay, last week, on Monday, I called the M100 recall hotline. It took me a few tries to get through, but I did. My latest, M100, also had not been recall serviced. So, I re-downloaded the exploded view, and removed the firing pin, which promptly went back to them, the next day.
Today, when I got home, there was a small, padded manilla envelope, with a Winchester return address on it. (But, no $30 check) So, I promptly took the M100 apart, to install the new firing pin. It took a little re-figuring out, of what had to do what, to get it together, but I am happy to say, it is back together.
However, (there's always a "however", isn't there?) I just took it to the pasture, to test fire it. Loaded the mag, with three good Federal Ball rounds (want to save the good hunting ammo), and i got two misfires, with the first two rounds. Both, appear to be light strikes, on the primer. The third fired, but did not eject, nor did it show a deeper impression, in the primer. As a matter of fact, it looked lighter than the first two.
Any clues, or suggestions?
Thanks:confused:
 
#94 ·
So, sometime in it's life, before me, my W100 lost it's front sight hood. Ordered one from Midway, got it in a reasonable amount of time, put it on the shelf next to rifle. I will install it next time I take it down.
 
#95 ·
Congrats on your M100. I own a rifle and carbine, both in .308. If you're going to scope it, you might want to leave the new hood off. Not really needed with a scope, that's why most are missing (along with those on M88s)

Good luck with the rifle, great hunting rifles!
 
#96 ·
It was never scoped, I believe it came off in a gun sock and was not missed for awhile. I found a "clearance" set of scope mounts specifically for the W100 about 6 years ago or so, got them and put them aside for a time when I will need a scope. At this time (knocking on wood) I am good with irons at the ranges I intend to shoot.
 
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#98 ·
sellers responsibility

if i was to purchase a Win M100 from a big distributor, say like Bass pro or Cabelas, would they be libel if they sold me a firearm that had a recall and they did not assure the seller that it was safe to fire. Or if i was to inform them prior to purchasing the firearm that it had a recall, wouldnt the be libel selling a firearm that had not been repaired.
I just know in selling automobiles that you cant knowingly sell a dangerous vehicle, or let a dangerous vehicle off your lot without being towed if it is known to be dangerous. all are reasons for liability.
Im looking at a Win M100 in .308 from a large un-named distributor and just want to know if its their responsibility to make sure used firearms they sell are safe before they hand over said firearm
 
#101 ·
knucklfrank--- I've seen a recalled Model 600 Remington on the rack at Cabella's when the president of Cabella's was the former president of Remington, so they must not be too worried about it.....BUT, I haven't heard of somebody getting hurt enough to bring on a law suit, either.
Most gun shops sell used and sometimes 'dangerous' guns with a disclaimer. Shops with a gunsmithing department often gives warranties, too.

The pictured case is from a SICK rifle and it should be repaired before it's shot anymore. It's probably just down about 50% on hammer impact energy because the firing pin has no 'weight' behind it. The same thing happens when too strong a firing pin return spring is installed. Something ain't right!
 
#102 ·
I owned a Model 100 for well over 50 years. It had FTF issues and it jammed consistently. When it did fire it was reasonably accurate, but cost me more nice deer than I care to think about. My father gave it to me, new in the box and would not let me get rid of it. We sent that thing to gunsmiths all over the country and spent a small forture trying to get it to work. Sent it in for the recall and eventually traded it to a gunsmith who was aware of the problems. I never wanted it anyway. My father made me keep it and when I left home (as soon as possible) the gun stayed with him in a cabnet until he died.

This was absolutely the worst excuse for a firearm I have ever had the misfortune to be associated with. I had an uncle who bought one at the same time (relative had an FFL license). His did exactly the same thing as mine did. His family still has his. They still try to shoot it, but it still does not work. I don't claim kin to some of these guys.
 
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#103 ·
I had a Winchester 100 in 243 with less than 100 shots fired through it since new (1965 model) I fired 21 shots with it, 3 shot groups with 7 different ammo brands and bullet weights, and none of them grouped less than 3.5 inches at 100. I wanted to coyote hunt with it up to 3 or 400 yards but it wasn't near accurate enough for me, so I sold it. I know it wasn't the recalled version, but even it failed to feed (jammed empty cases) every few shots or so. Bought a 30-06 Winchester 70 (new) and have had no problems whatsoever, and I can also use it for deer hunting (not that 243 wouldn't take a deer, but I like to be on the safe side)
It was a really neat rifle and I definitely made money on the purchase and sell, so I'm happy there as well. To me it was just a collectors rifle.
 
#106 ·
Bought my M-100 .308 in 1970, and used manufactured ammo until I started reloading 25 years ago. Other than keeping the loads above suggested minimums, I have not had ANY problems with the rifle or the loads I use. I clean the rifle after every outing and tear it down and clean it completely once a year. Excellent rifle in an excellent caliber.
 
#105 ·
Welcome to the forum. You should experience no problems shooting modern .308 in your M100. It and the M88 were designed around the .308 & .243 and also chambered the .284 as well (M88 was also chambered in another .308 family member, the .358). I'd probably use other then Hornady Superformance ammo in it, but Hornady claims it will not be any issue in a standard length semi-auto. If you haven't already done so, a thorough cleaning using a bore snake or similar might be a good idea for your M100. Using a bore snake on my two has been the best way I've found to keep them clean and functional.

It would be prudent, however, to do a bit of research as to whether your M100 has had the firing pin replaced. You can start at the beginning of this thread and read up on it.
 
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#107 ·
New to this forum, some pretty good stuff here! So I have a M100 that was passed on to me from my grandpa. I recently sent back the old round FP and today I received the new flat FP. I just got done with trying to put it back together. Currently I am hung up on the last step, putting the assembly back into the stock. I got as far as having to push in the mag release to get it to clear the stock. Unfortunately, it still appears something is getting hung up as the assembly is not wanting to slide back and seat properly. Posting this on my phone so I'm not sure how to add pictures. If anyone out there has any suggestions, it would be much appreciated. If you need pictures, I can email or text them to you.

Just want to get it put back together so I can put a few rounds down range then put her up somewhere safe. Eventually I'll pass it on to my kids once they come along.

Thanks in advance.
 
#109 ·
There never was a 're-call', only an advisory to quit shooting until a fix was found. That fix has been found and you can buy it at Brownell's Inc and several other places. Your rifle needs a new firing pin.
 
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