I own a 1959 Winchester 88 in .308 as well as a Savage 99 in 300 Savage and for looks and feel, the 88 has it hands down over the 99. Yes, the 88 was designed after Winchester's model 70 and as such looks truly spectacular, especially the early versions with the clover leaf shaped rear receiver and cut checkering.One of the worst triggers I have ever seen and even the gunsmiths don't want to mess with them. The ones I have shot were not very accurate even by hunting standards, though I have a friend who restocked his and now it shoots great. Most people who own them seem to love them. I'll take a Savage 99 instead.