Yes, there was a firing pin recall. I replaced my own firing pin. You can call Winchester and get a new firing pin and a $15 check to have the pin installed by a gunsmith--but you have to send back the old pin first. The problem with the old pin is that it could break and protrude through the firing pin hole in the bolt, causing the cartridge to fire before the bolt had locked up. At best such a "slam fire" would wreck the receiver; at worst the shooter could be seriously injured or maybe even killed. You can also get stainless gas pistons from Brownells--highly recommended since the carbon steel ones original to the rifle can easily corrode. The Model 100 must be kept surgically clean to function properly--and that includes keeping the gas system clean and keeping the chamber spotless. A dirty chamber will result in failures to extract. There are two extractors for this model, depending upon the serial number range. I replaced mine and polished the chamber, and the failure to extract problems went away. If you are firing from a bench rest, the rifle may double--sending two shots downrange with one pull of the trigger. It is best to shoot the rifle in such a way that it can recoil backwards somewhat--like you would be shooting it offhand. Reassembly is very tricky--you need to hold back the bolt AND depress the magazine catch lever while putting it back into the stock--not easy to do. If you do this incorrectly, you can split the stock. The rifle has a rather miserable trigger--heavy and spongy; not much, if anything, can be done about it. Pre-64 Model 100s have cut checkering on the stocks; post-64 models have a basket weave pattern of "checkering." The post-64 model also has some lesser quality bottom metal than the pre-64. Accuracy varies--some Model 100 owners have gotten 1.5" groups at 100 yards, while others can do no better than 2.5 - 3.5 inches. When the rifle is working properly, however, it's a decent deer gun--if shots are kept within 150 - 200 yards. It's sleek and very good looking. If you get a good one, you've got a real prize. It was discontinued because it was expensive to make and the Remington autos were cheaper--plus Browning offered a high-end autoloader in their BAR line. The Model 100 in the video has those abominable "see through" scope mounts. If it were my rifle, those things would go into the trash and I'd get the lowest rings possible. You cannot get a decent "cheek weld" with those see-through mounts--and with scopes as reliable as they are these days, there's absolutely no reason to fear your scope will fail at a critical moment.

A good gunsmith knows the tricks to fix that rifle and make it work smoothly once more.😊😊

That is a fine example of a model 100. It sad to see so many abuse and neglected ones on the market. Many say that they won't shoot accurately and get rid of them. If they only knew that the rifle is a more a reflection of the owner than of it's function. The #1 culprit is the stock bolts are often under the wrong tension. #2 culprit is failure to clean and maintain.

I got my dad's 308 model 100 love it for whitetail deer hunting

Nice review. I have been deer hunting every year since 1973. I have wanted a model 100 for that many years. I just found one. Looking forward to trying it out. Thanks

... it's nice to see a fine old rifle that was as well cared for as the one pictured above ... my 100 has a 4 digit serial # and looks like it just came off the LGS new gun rack ... I've never had a misfire ... some 100 owners never clean their guns and drown them in oil in the mistaken belief that will make up for lack of maintenance and proper cleaning and when a firing pin that is totally captured in compacted oil, carbon, grit fails it's a "design problem" and back to the ole drawing board

I've been wanting one of the for a while

Good video. Thanks for discussing the 100!

I have been shooting my model 100 and have put deer down at 300 yards and more it is my favorite rifle I own it did have a recall on the firing pin I believe but steady and reliable shooter.

Absolutely a one piece stock helps with accuracy! It’s the same principle as with a bolt action rifle. Biggest thing one can do is keep it clean and lubed properly and feed it quality ammunition. If one has feeding issues it usually is a dirty chamber and or ears on the magazine have became bent out of shape. Fine Model 100 you have and I concur it is the best looking of all autoloaders. Also, from what I have researched Winchester also changed type walnut they used in 1964 along with the hideous pressed checkering. Another tidbit is the was an experimental military version of the Model 100 and the gas system on these rifles was based off of the M14 with a piston. Another item that needs regular cleaning.

Saw one of these for sale at a local gun shop; looks good, I just wanted to do a bit of research before buying.

I’ve been looking for one of those for years!

I put a peep sight on mine and LOVE it!

As you state, the accuracy wouldn't have much to do with the one piece stock. Compare it to the first Remington 742s. Some were accurate and some were horrible. My father's was horrible until he made a special scope mount that had the front mount way forward attached to the barrel. That mod 'steered' the scope to keep it tracking with the wandering barrel. My grandfather's 742 was accurate without the mod.

Great review of an interesting rifle. I always wondered why it was not a big seller for Winchester. I only knew one person who owned one.

I just ran across one of these.I went to the Winchester web site to find the date of production and had no results.But the guy who owns it,,it's been in his family since 1971.I hope to do a video on it soon.

very few videos on KZfaq of the model 100 thank you for taking the time.

They also made a model 490 in 22 that was a copy of this in the cheaper ammo.

Love that rifle, i grew up in california and as a kid i would go deer hunting with my father. He had the winchester 308 model 100. When i was old enough, like high school age i would use it. In the early 90s my father passed away and i got the rifle. It is a fantastic rifle, im not sure what year it was made. Anyway thanks for sharing. Does 09 / 06 mean anything to you. ? Take care brother.

My Dad has this rifle in .308. Hard to believe the rifle is almost as old as I am. Sweet thing to hold to your shoulder. Has not been shot for decades, need to have that firing pin replaced, but, old man is stubborn and won't have it done.

Nice gun and nice table. Almost looks like a small billiard table turned into a coffee table.

It also came in .358 Winchester chambering.

... the Win 100 gun was reputed by the "I don't own one but another guy told me" crowd to have accuracy problems ... seems the 11 moose & 8 deer I shot with my pre-64 Win 100 didn't get the memo ... and they were all 1-shot kills ... no spray & pray here

These gun where recalled back when recalls were not a thing looks good but isn't say there grate is foolish period ! 🤠

I have the same rifle. Its like a big 10-22

Why didn't you mention the firing pin recall?

I’ll gladly take these beauty’s off your guys hands if ya don’t care for them. Love mine! Even let my wife and two girls whack their deer with it.

I have a model 100 in 284. Ammo is impossible to find. According to the serial number it was made in 69 has nice oak leaf inlay.

Cannot use Auto loading rifles here in PA for big game. so never owned any but every one I have shot had a horrible trigger. LOL As for the 1 piece stock helping accuracy I wouldn't want to know what the accuracy was with a 2 piece stock. A Remington 740 or 7400 is much more accurate. That being said the Winchester is plenty accurate for the deer and bear hunting it was made for. If we were allowed Semi autos I would be more than happy with a Winchester 100.

Hola amigo a ese mismo rifle es un 284 modelo 100 no? A ese rifle Sele puede meter un tiro 308 ? Si es compatible para tirar con el? Nuevo seguidor 🙏🙏

Any idea what the value of these guns are today?

I’ve got the same one! Ha!

Mine keeps failing to eject, any advice?

now they come from Turkey.

Winchester made a huge blunder by not improving the Mod 100. His sleepy narration puts me to sleep.

... Winchester was well on its way down the drain before 1964