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Model 100 Rare Caliber
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February 4, 2020 - 7:38 pm
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I have a Winchester model 100 rifle s/n 125xxx which is a 1965 rifle. These rifles were only offered in .308, .243 and .284 calibers. However the rifle I have is chambered in 7mm-08. How is this possible? Can anyone provide any information on this rifle and why it is chambered in a caliber that was never offered. 

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February 6, 2020 - 3:21 am
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Without seeing it, it is almost certain to be an aftermarket barrel or a modified original barrel.  I believe the 708 cartridge was offered commercially by Remington around 1980.  The model 100 was discontinued in the early 1970s.  It seems improbable the cartridge and model were offered together.

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February 6, 2020 - 11:28 am
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 Upon reading the post, my opinion is the same as ,sb.The 7mm-08 was introduced long after the Model 100 was discontinued .Smile

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