Been thinking about a 348 for sometime now, a guide I used to work for had one punched out to a 450 and I always liked it mainly because it was an old school lever and I would just like it for a saddle gun. Performance-wise, I dont think the 75 to 100 fps difference between the two cartridges would matter much to any game animal. Overall length was 2.700". Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. 1886 Winchesters in 45-70 and 33 Winchester. Various reports of factory-original muzzle velocities for the 150- grain bullet range from 2,890 to 2,920 fps. The model 71 is an improvment on the model 1886 and the .348 round is an improvment on the 33 Winchester. Jul 27, 2006. Condition: Good. I am currently thinning out my gun collection because I have more than I can use. . I havent ran them thru a chronograph yet but factory ammo is supposed to be around 2520fps. In order to max out the action and wring out maximum performance, for its .348 Winchester took a step back in time, using the big .50-110 blackpowder case, which has a diameter of 0.553 inch and a massive 0.610-inch rim. It gained a strong reputation for close range medicine on moose, elk, and even big bears. I ordered a box. Richard Mann. Unleaded bullets are required for hunting, so this was a problem. Bout time to see some pictures of guys shooting moose with lever rifles. What are the velocities with the 200gr'ers? The Winchester Model 71 is a rare lever-action rifle that was produced from 1935-1958. The original load offerings of 150- and 200-grain bullets were met with a demand for a heavier, 250-grain bullet. The .348 is shaped for it's purpose of hunting things that can eat you. Never had a reputation for stellar accuracy but if it hits vitals its all over. Although escalating in value, original Model 71s are readily available on the used market. 1) Winchester 348 Winchester 200 Grain Silvertip; vintage yellow box. Performance. Back in the 1980s and 90s, when I was shooting the .348 quite a lot, 250-grain bullets were already scarce. No problem at all, and lots of fun. The box-magazine Savage 99 offered serious competition for the 86, as did Marlins side-eject rifles. So far, this is the third bull moose I've read of on this forum that was taken with a .34-35 caliber woodleigh. Chambered in the unique .348 Winchester cartridge, this rifle was designed to handle any large game found . Eventually 11 were chosen. Simply the .308 Winchester case necked up to hold .358-inch-diameter bulletsmuch like the .30-06 Springfield necked up will yield the .35 Whelenand using the same 20-degreee shoulder for headspacing, the rimless cartridge fed perfectly from the Model 88s box magazine, as well as the in the Model 70 and Savage Model 99. And last, a cast RCBS 348-200-GC 200-grain bullet. I've been shooting the 348 for a long time and use the old Lyman 350482, a 250 grain roundnose which unfortunately has long been discontinued. Do you have a load other than the FTX? vs. 8mm Rem. Not surprisingly, the company dropped the Model 71 just two years later. Reality, however, was that neither Marlin nor Savage had a lever action big enough for the .348, and neither the Marlin 336 nor the Savage 99 required a rimmed cartridge. That said, a well-worn Model 71 in .348 Winchester is one of those bucket-list rifles, and Im always on the prowl for a deal, hiding in the dusty corner of a gun shop. All bullets shot to the same windage. The 250-grain load was first offered with a Silvertip bullet. Hunting. Upon arriving at his place with said data and a few powders, we set about loading cases for his new rifle. Our partner in Anchorage is Alaskan Custom Firarms. Total:9,032 (members:1,045, guests:7,987). That Woodliegh still weighing 242 grains is impressive. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. The 150- and 200-grain bullets were introduced as part of the companys Super Speed lineup. These are loaded with W-W brass and what is probably the Hornady bullet. I have long believed Winchester brought out its three loads together, but this may not be true. Looks like a sweet rifle. A few months ago, I had swaged down 286 grain round nose (.366"/9.3) to .358". It had a short life 'cause it didn't get the . Mark I would like to buy your scope unless you have one with a red dot . It swings off to allow unimpeded use of open sights. Sounds like you took all the right steps. For game such as pronghorn and whitetail, I would not select bullets heavier than 200 grains. Barrel 24". I didnt grow up hunting in thick stuff, and I was an early child of the scope era. The most pleasant to shoot and most generally useful were 200-grain bullets at 2,400 fps or so. I own Kruger Ammunition in Indiana. Recoil in 8# rifle: 20.9 ft/lbs. This Savage 99 in .300 Savage was, is, and always will be an effective deer cartridge. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-kmg-father-son-hunt-june-1-june-12.23328/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-great-hunt-with-kmg.23969/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-just-returned-from-kmg-hunting-safari.23047/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-kmg-hunting-safaris-review.22439/, https://www.africahunting.com/threa-success-in-green-hills-of-kmg-safaris.22743/, New In The Box Model 71 348 Winchester 2011 Shot Show Special For Sale, Hunting SA or "Wild" Africa - Which is Better, 7 Day Trophy Elephant Hunt US$15,000 All Inclusive. Nice battery you've described there Spooksar. Mag..30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm-08 Remington8x57 Mauser vs. .318 Westley Richards.358 Winchester vs. .350 Remington Magnum.22-250 Remington vs. .220 Swift.270 Winchester vs. .270 WSM.26 Nosler vs. 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum.458 Win. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The 33 cal. The 348 has some serious powder capacity as is, I'd have no qualms swaging down 310 grain .358" woodleighs to .348", especially if you get that rifle "improved". It's a cool cartridge though. Congratulations. The Winchester 71 is the rifle I plan to take on my Fall bear hunt! 1. EDIT(** I said 3. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Shoulder angle was 19 degrees, 4 minutes. It was manufactured until 1958, and about 70,000 were produced. Winchester 5.56 NATO 62 gr FMJ M855 Green Tip Stripper Clips 30/Box $18.99 ($0.63 / round) After rebate: $15.19 ($0.51 / round) It would appear few cases have been the basis for so many wildcat cartridges ranging from the .348 Improved through the .375, .416, .458 and even the .50 calibers. Always a heavy-bullet guy, Keith commented that the cartridge really needed a 250-grain bullet. I shot a 9.5 Brownie with it that had a skull measurement of 27 11/16th. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! Browning saw what a great rifle the Winchester model 71-348 was after it was dropped by Winchester for 20 years. Nice rifle, and Nice moose! It offered as good or better energies than the .348, and the .358 was housed in a modern lever-gun built to accommodate scopes. The latter features a spitzer FTX bullet at 2,560 fps, and its a game-changeroffering better downrange performance than ever before possible with a .348. Mag. 7mm Remington Magnum vs. 27 Nosler .257 Roberts vs. .25-06 Remington .300 H&H Magnum vs. .300 Winchester Magnum .308 Winchester vs. .338 Federal .222 Remington vs. .223 Remington .270 WSM vs. 7mm Rem. vs. .340 Wby. Today the .50 Alaskan is a very popular conversion of the .348 Winchester cartridge. Good for you!! Looking back, the Model 71 and its cartridge may well be anachronisms, relics of an earlier age. I'm using the 250 grain Barns jacketed flat point. Online. Biebs said: The Model 71 is a top-eject levergun, so they come factory drilled & tapped on the side of the receiver for use of a peep or ghost ring sight. It was not named after its year of introduction like other Winchester lever actions; it was simply the next number available. You might consider doing this for your 348. With a cartridge generating between 2,700 and 3,000 ft.-lbs. A decade earlier it used the unknown 0.277-inch bullet for the .270 Win.. That worked out okay, so perhaps the company expected the same success for the .348 Win. You must log in or register to reply here. Strasser RS 14 Evolution Consul III Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, 6 Best .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) Rifles, Benelli Lupo Bolt-Action Rifle Line Expanded with New Chamberings, Mossberg Patriot Long-Range Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, Kimber Hunter Pro Desolve Blak - A Lightweight Heavy Hitter, Browning BLR Lightweight '81 Stainless Takedown Lever Rifle, Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC Rifle Review, Review: Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, RCBS ChargeMaster Lite Review: Not 'Lite' on Ability, Remington Model Seven SS HS Bolt-Action Rifle Review. Did you find a bullet to weigh? Checking the Winchester website, neither cartridge is offered any longer, though they had been just a few years ago. 71 with bolt peep sight and a nice bull (52inches). I dont use lever actions all the time, but I love them dearly. Yet, within the range confines of an iron-sighted lever gun launching relatively heavy slugs, the .348 was a winner, giving muzzle energies between 2,700 and 3,100 ft.-lbs. You are using an out of date browser. The company makes a 250-grain SP, but I did not have a large enough sample to conduct any tests (the Hawk 165-grain FP was not available at the time of my testing). Georgia Outdoor News is your best source for timely news about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors in the state of Georgia. Starline Brass .348 Winchester Brass Cases 2.242 - 2.248 O.A.L. Factory loads for the 35 used bullet weights of 200 grains to 250 grains, mainly in soft point hunting type bullets. The ogive was different than the 250 gr Winchester bullets, and required much deeper seating to not touch the rifling. I haven't used the 348 win. . The elements were against us, with rain and mist making visibility poor. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? By 1991, Gun Digest no longer listed the model, suggesting the run ended in 1990. When loaded with it's heaviest bullets at full charge the saying went: "Kills on one end, wounds . Hunting in Alabama with a Winchester model 71 in 348 caliber, The 71 Winchester is one of my favorite hunting guns, The deer was shot at about 45 yards, usin. The best selection of hunting, self defense, target, shooting, practice, plinking, surplus, jacketed hollow point/JHP, full metal jacket/FMJ, and frangible 348 Winchester ammo - buy 1000 rounds or more. Other companies, such as Remington and Peters, produced .348 Winchester ammunition, with Peters offering a 210-grain Belted bullet. Also, no other factory cartridge ever used the 0.348-inch bullet. Rifle Recoil Table. The Standard had smooth wood and no factory sling swivel studs. Winchesters pair of premium riflesthe Model 70 bolt-action rifle and the Model 71 lever-action riflemay have marked the apex of the companys designs, and while the Model 70 would be chambered in a good number of cartridges from .22 Hornet up to the big .470 Capstick, the Model 71 would be chambered for (with a handful of exceptions) just one cartridge: the big, rimmed .348 Winchester. 50 Rounds (0.30/CPR) More Deals From Primary Arms. We appreciate the support and thank you for choosing Winchester. Muzzle velocities for the 200-grain bullet have been reported from 2,520 to 2,535 fps. Nice to see one original. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lots of other people before you have made it necessary for you to prove yourself as an honest businessman. A Lee Factory Crimp Die accomplished this chore well on bullets with and without cannelures. Hornady is the one major manufacturer offering ammo for both cartridges, with the 200-grain FTX loaded in the LEVERevolution line for the .348 Win., and the 200-grain InterLock in the Custom ammo line for the .358 Win. It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle. I got the AI just before I went to Africa so just started playing with it. It was the 250-grain .348-inch bullet, with a sectional density of 0.295, that gave the .348 Winchester its excellent reputation against the larger species like brown bear and moose, though the 200-grain slugsectional density of 0.236worked on smaller species, including black bear and elk. The trajectory of the Winchester factory load looks like this: +1.4" at 100 yards, 0 at 150 . The cartridge uses a 19-degree, 10-minute shoulder, culminating in a neck which gives excellent tension, though because of the tubular magazine of the Model 71 the bullets are crimped firmly in place. COMES WITH OWNERS MANUAL, ETC. They are in demand in the west as it is a great round for elk, moose and some people use it on grizzly bears at under 200 yrds. | The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. 1,500 ft/lbs energy range: 380 yards. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Yes, the .348 is known for its lack of recoil, LOL! Handguns . :question: congrats.:topjob: Those are some great pics and congrats on the moose, looks like a good one. That was the most balanced rifle I ever held in my hand and he killed him a pile of critters with that gun out of our camp. It was replaced by a revolutionary new designthe hammerless Winchester Model 88, with a three-lug rotating bolt lockup very similar to a bolt-action rifle. The .356, .348, and .307 are ballistically superior not only to these calibers for the hunting most people do, but they are superior to the great .30-30..by a considerable margin. The success of Winchester's effort to revive the large-caliber lever action is questionable, primarily as a matter of timing. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. This in turn leads to case stretching. The issue with both cartridges is the lack of choices when it comes to factory-loaded ammunition. Also performing well in this group were IMR-4350 and IMR-4895. If a handloader is not careful in the sizing operation, case separation is inevitable. We are shipping a pallet of ammo to Anchorage next week and we want to ship 348 Winchester 200gr FTX ammo along with it but we need to know if there is a demand first. Mag. Parts were not interchangeable with the original, but the rifles were well received. Smith Wesson Governor for sale and auction. Menu. That 162 grains is light for caliber, but lever actions are limited to finite cartridge overall length, and copper-alloy bullets are longer than lead-core bullets. I was inebriated with two cartridges, the .35 Whelen and the .348 Winchester. Sell your 348 winchester for FREE today on GunsAmerica! She woke up 3 hours later, just in time to watch us . Using a 19-10 shoulder angle and a case measuring 2.255 inches, the .348 offered three bullet weights throughout the production of the Model 71 rifle: 150, 200 and 250 grains at a muzzle velocity of . Location. The 348's dad. It was also a big rifle, with a cartridge that offered more power than most deer hunters needed. If it were mine (and if I still shot or hunted) I'd start looking for reloading dies, scrounge cases from every where I could imagine - and seriously consider casting my own bullets for it. The latter decades of the 19th century saw Oliver Winchesters company dominating the repeating rifle market, with John Browning-designed Models 1886, 1892, 1894, and 1895. Re: 348 Winchester vs. tundra grizzly. The rifle was the Winchester Model 71, introduced in 1935, replacing the 86. My involvement in all this began a couple years ago when a good friend walked into his local gun emporium, spied a Model 71 resting in a corner and decided quite rightly that life would be better if he returned home with it. Subscriber Services. Blown out to a straight case, the big gun hits hard on both ends! But not all cartridge choices are about practicality; if so wed all be shooting a .30-06 Springfield. Of all the designs that Winchester has brought backand Winchester, I hope youre listeningthe Model 71 in .348 Winchester would be welcomed by this author for sure. The Model 71 Winchester was the culmination of the large-frame leverguns produced by the famed old company. Touted as being one of the most powerful lever action cartridges available, it was popular for hunting large game all across America. Did you recover the bullet? But by the 1930s Winchester had a problem. He probably considered it overpowered, but Id love to know the circumstances and which bullet he used. I worked up loads and shot ground squirrels with them (devastating! In the first years of manufacture, the receiver sight was mounted on the rear of the bolt. Buy a 348 winchester online. Home Forum Winchester Shooting and Hunting Old Time Moose Hunt Video/Wincheste . The rifle and cartridge were introduced in January 1936, with the .348 Winchester cartridge loaded with 150- and 200-grain bullets. Oct 22, 2012. At 54.7 grains, accuracy was excellent, there were no pressure signs in my rifle, and velocity was 2,830 fps. Regards Mike. For those who enjoy hunting with Winchester lever-action rifles, we've got a pair of fantastic cartridges for this comparison, purposely suited to their particular rifles, with enough horsepower to fill the role of an all-around cartridge. Best, cheap, bulk 348 Winchester ammo for sale. Cage 1A9E5 Lowering the rear sight until the cross piece barely cleared the guns vertical locking lugs still left 200-grain bullets impacting more than a foot high at 100 yards. All Archery & Bow Hunting; Archery Supplies; Bows; Crossbows; Books, Videos & Literature. To appease those hunters who wanted more punch, Winchester offered a necked-up .35-caliber version of the .308, the .358 Win. #1. I had a really good early Deluxe, long-tang with bolt-mounted aperture, but a gent offered me a Standard with Pachmayr side mount, vintage Weaver K2.5 and a treasure trove of ammo. This backing off from maximum loads would hardly be noticed in the woods at peep sight ranges and frequently produced tighter extreme spreads and smaller groups. My dad was always a big fan of levers and he loved the .33 Win. I understand they (Browning M-71's) are drill and tapped for a receiver sight near the back on the left side by the factory, I was asking about the three (3) holes forward . Kinda neet rack with good width and skinny palms! That's really neat to see the "old iron" putting up the winter meat for you! Model 71 Deluxe. Big but beautiful, with clean, elegant lines and a smooth action. It takes a lot of work although many don't realize. It's on my bucket list with mine. Mag..404 Jeffery vs. .416 Rigby.243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor.300 PRC vs. .300 Win. 406-777-2106. Speer used to make .348 bullets. Buy BOX OF 20 ROUNDS WESTERN MADE .348 WINCHESTER CALIBER AMMUNITION: GunBroker is the largest seller of Vintage Ammo Ammunition All: 970793363. . The .348 Winchester is the only cartridge in that bore diameter, and while thats part of the mystique, it can also be a handicap. It was the standard version, sans checkering, sling swivels and pistol grip cap. BrownBear, I am missing how the B&M thread is pimping his company. Mag. I handloaded Barnes Original 250-grain bullets, using them for bison, black bear and nilgai. Took that rifle out that fall and shot a forked horn moos with it. If you're providing a quality product at a reasonable price, I'm sure you'll do well here and I wish you the best. While the 200 is what has survived, it was the 250-grain bullet that was reached for when the animals got large. Clearly, the previous owner had shot it little, if at all, as such performance would be unacceptable under any condition. For the handloader, Hornady offers new cases, Roberson Cartridge Company does, as well, and there are some excellent bullets on the market, including the 220- and 250-grain Barnes Original, the 200-grain Hornady FTX and InterLock bullets, the 250-grain Woodleigh Weldcore and the 200-grain Swift A-Frame. In this pre-scope era, Winchesters 94 was still doing fine, but the 86 was costly, and sales were down. So I decided to try and fill the ammo gap ignored by the large ammo companies: 10mm, 458 Socom, 348 Win. When it came to the cartridge, Winchester continued with an odd size. Mag..375 Ruger vs. .375 H&H Magnum7mm-08 Remington vs. .280 Remington .280 Remington vs. .280 Ackley Improved 7mm vs. .30 Caliber6.5 Weatherby RPM vs. 6.5 PRC.338 Win. Winchester does periodic runs of 200-grain .348, and in 2019 Hornady added a 200-grain .348 to its LeverEvolution line. Mag..243 Winchester vs. 6mm Remington7x57mm Mauser vs. 7mm-08 Remington.25-06 Remington vs. .257 Weatherby Magnum.338 Winchester vs. .375 H&H Magnum.30-30 Winchester vs. .35 Remington.257 Roberts vs. .250-3000 Savage.270 Winchester vs. .280 Remington.35 Whelen vs. 9.3x62mm Mauser.416 Rigby vs. .416 Remington Magnum.308 Winchester vs. .30-06 Springfield.22 Nosler vs. .224 Valkyrie.300 Win. In practice, ejected cases hit the scope, then bounce off to the right. $1.86/each. Based on the .50-110 blackpowder cartridge, necked down to hold bullets of nominal diameter, the rimmed .348 Winchester offered ballistic flexibility, with three different bullet weights offered in the factory-loaded ammunition. He ordered loading dies and bullets, and I researched loading data. Overall Condition Fine. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. Scopes came into common use after World War II, and its a challenge to scope a top-eject rifle like the 71. The rifle was shot using a Lyman front sight and a Williams rear sight. Circa 1937. . Joined: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:43 am. ZeroTech Optics'latest offering, theThrive HD series, boasts the latest generation of the company's Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass. Some of the younger hunters might question the .348WCF. Italian Firearms Group has also imported some good-looking 71 reproductions. In 1987 Browning began selling a Japanese-made replica of the Model 71, also in .348 Winchester. I reduced the charge again and worked back up. The demand of used WINCHESTER MODEL 71 rifle's has fallen 1 units over the past 12 months. Very nice for sure, cool rifle, cool moose, cool pics! feature By: R.H. VanDenburg, Jr. | December, 17. 4. Winchesters loadings were a 150-grain bullet at 2,890 fps, a 200-grain bullet at 2,530 fps and a 250-grain bullet at 2,350 fps. Total Page View: 105 Views. The shot was taken at 250m due to the mist AND rain. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. This was a favorite of my dads for years, killed elk and deer with it. Along with my grandfather's stack of old hunting magazines my Dad's relic Speer manual captivated my imagination. Buy Winchester Model 71 Rifle .348 WCF 24" Barrel C&R MFG 1953 #37283: GunBroker is the largest seller of Curios & Relics Collectible Firearms All: 972945939 We are shipping a pallet of ammo to Anchorage next week and we want to ship 348 Winchester 200gr FTX ammo along with it but we need to know if there is a demand first. Alaska Hunting . Back in the late '90's into '00 I stocked up on 348 brass fearing the dropping of the cases. I have four M71's. One Winchester Deluxe and three Browning repro's and a Browning 1886 50-110 built from a 45-70 repro. Hang onto that puppy. Stevensville, MT 59870. . Date of Manufacture 1940. I use it on black bear and deer in the brush and am planning to take it to Texas for hogs. Later, Winchester supplied both Lyman and Williams receiver sights, the more common L-shaped sight, with the elevation slide mounted on the left side of the receiver. cartridge. Give a Gift Looking to upgrade the Model 1886, due to sales dropping off, Winchester developed the other half of their premium rifle duo: the Model 71. Among the 200-grain choices, I became particularly enamored of the more lightly constructed Hornady 200-grain FP and the more strongly constructed Swift A-Frame. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. Chrono results for 20 rnds is 2,092 FPS . The .348 was the M71's only chambering, and the .348 was never chambered to any other production . The .348 used to be a pretty popular hunting rifle, but it is almost extinct. For heavier bullets, in this particular rifle, the Hawk 250-grain FP really stood out. The only load for the 348 I usually see up here is the 200 silvertip, just thinking a heavy bullet load might be a good selling point. Cutting Edge provided two bullets, a 175-grain Lever Raptor and a 200-grain Lever Solid. #5. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to Reaction score. Congrats on the winter meat! That is to say, we assume the whitetail deer being harvested is shot directly or nearly directly in the vitals (heart and/or lungs). Winchester 348 WCF Ammo: $65. The Deluxe came standard with an aperture sight; the Standard had a buckhorn rear sight. The .50-110, introduced in 1887, had a case length of 2.400 inches, a rim diameter of .610 inch and a base diameter in front of the rim of .553 inch. The .348 Winchester also serves as the base for several wildcat cartridges. Shot 20 rounds today, all with a NEI 255 gr gas check, lubed and sized with gas check comes out to 260 grains. Bought the gun from Dr. Gaede's estate. News; Hunting; Fishing; Truck-Buck; Outdoor Blast; Classifieds; GON Gear; Account. Bullet selection turned out to be a surprise. The powders I would rate best are IMR-4895 for most uses up through 200-grain bullets, along with IMR-4350, H-4350, Reloder 15 and Varget. As a lefty, theres little interference with fit and feel. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. This one predates the tang safety models. Action Tubular magazine-fed, lever action - Lever action is crisp and operates smoothly.. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. You are really lucky to not only have come across one but bought it as well. This allowed for the use of more powerful cartridges, as well as allowing for the use of a scope mounted low, over the bore thanks to the side ejection. 2,810 ft.lbs.) Its lighter weight and handling characteristics have made it a favorite with those who hunt and fish where contact with big bears is likely. This means that the momentum of a rifle's reaction will exactly equal the momentum of the bullet and powder gasses ejected from the barrel. Though slower, the heavier bullet is a hard kicker. The Model 71 Winchester is a modernized version of the 1886. I keep thinking I'll get a long shot but it never seems to happen. That said, keeping cases trimmed to 2.245 inches, setting the shoulder back no more than is absolutely necessary to smoothly close the action and not seeking the maximum muzzle velocity not only solved the problem, but also ensured a reasonable case life of five or more loadings. I hope to use it on a Elk this fall. The Win 71 is something else. For the last year I have received emails from some Alaskans replying to our ads asking me to sell them our ammo. The figures at 200 yards are 1931 fps and 1656 ft. lbs. The sad part of it is I have to turn them down due to the shipping (Seattle-Anchorage) and hazmat. introduced in 1903, and later in 1955 it would bring out the .358 Win. Today Skinner Sights makes a receiver sight for the 71/86. The .348 Winchester was developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle in 1936. Love the 71s. I would like to purchase these. The old lever actions bag includes Kudu, Eland, Hartebeest, Cheetah, Oryx, Springbok . I've been loading my 348 winchester with 7383 powder this year, and on Chronograph, have achieved the most consistent loads ever managed by me. Rather than continuing to use the tooling for the .33 bore, the new cartridge was designed to fire a .348" bullet, a completely new caliber. 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