Barrel 24". Stevensville, MT 59870. You are using an out of date browser. ZeroTech Optics'latest offering, theThrive HD series, boasts the latest generation of the company's Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass. Coming up with a good target / hunting load for the Model 71 Winchester in 348 caliber, using a receiver mounted Williams Peep-sight, using Varget Power Quality Cartridge cartridges and 200 grain flat point bullets. Luger. vs. .340 Wby. I prefer the look and feel of the longer barrel, which invariably had a four-round half-magazine. 93. 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. Well, I looked the round up and it was one respected rimmed cartridge. The old 348 Winchester powerhouse in a lever-action would be fantastic on a bear hunt. The 33 cal. Being housed in the Model 71s tubular magazine, the .348 Winchester was limited to flat-point or round-nose bullets; the top ejection of the rifle wasnt conducive to mounting a scope over the center of the bore, so most Model 71s remained iron-sighted affairs. Shouldn't you have one of the new high-tec magnums ? I would possibly interested in a box or two, depending on when it would arrive. With a case measuring 2.255 inches and an overall length of 2.795 inches, the .348 predominately uses flat or round nosed bullets to prevent a magazine detonation. The .348 Winchester gives a good balance of striking energy and moderate recoil, and among the rimmed lever-gun cartridges, possesses some impressive terminal ballistics. introduced in 1903, and later in 1955 it would bring out the .358 Win. Just got back from using a Win 1895 in .405 in RSA, no worries. cartridge. Congrats on the winter meat! The light 150-grain bullet had a poor sectional density and was never really that popular, but the 200- and 250-grain loads worked very well against all North American big-game species. The .350 Legend (943 mm), also called 350 LGND, is a SAAMI-standardized straight-walled intermediate rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms.The cartridge was designed for use in American states that have specific regulations for deer hunting with straight-walled centerfire cartridges. Long-tang Model 71s are more desirable, but theres little difference in utility.CB. For the last year I have received emails from some Alaskans replying to our ads asking me to sell them our ammo. Chrono results for 20 rnds is 2,092 FPS . You must log in or register to reply here. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. If you re-load your ahead of the game cause ammo is like finding hens teeth. Winchester Forged 9mm Luger 115 Gr Full Metal Jacket Ammo - Box of 50. 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. COMES WITH OWNERS MANUAL, ETC. The Deluxe came standard with an aperture sight; the Standard had a buckhorn rear sight. 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. Engineers created manufacturing accommodations to reduce costs. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. and 2300 for the 250. has a good reputation, but it lags behind the .375 H&H Magnum. Suitable bullets include the (1) Cutting Edge 175-grain Lever Raptor, (2) Hornady 200 FTX and (3) 200 FP, (4) Swift 200 A-Frame, (5) Cutting Edge 200 Solid, (6) Hawk 200 FP and (7) 230 SP, (8) Barnes Original 250 FP, (9) Hawk 250 FP and (10) SP, (11) Hawk 270 FP and a (12) 200-grain cast bullet from an RCBS mould. Smith Wesson Governor for sale and auction. When I was a boy Win loaded all three bullet weights, 150, 200 and 250 grainers. He probably considered it overpowered, but Id love to know the circumstances and which bullet he used. I really need to start doing that as I enjoy all the pics shared by others. Please note we use stock pictures that is a representation of the item and may not be the exact picture due to manufacturers design change or simple a general picture or group picture with the item in it. He hauled it all ove the state in his airplane. 28 gauge. News; Hunting; Fishing; Truck-Buck; Outdoor Blast; Classifieds; GON Gear; Account. Mounting a scope does nothing for the looks of a classic lever action, and while the vintage Weaver is trim and light, the mount is heavy and adds weight to a not-so-light rifle. In the first years of manufacture, the receiver sight was mounted on the rear of the bolt. Mfg: Winchester. 0. 1886 Winchesters in 45-70 and 33 Winchester. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. This load was more powerful than the 33 Winchester, but fell short of the 348 and 358 Winchester rounds. They also went to work on a new cartridge that would max out the big action and be the most powerful and versatile round that could possibly be housed in a tubular-magazine lever action. The current Winchester .348 factory load uses a 200 grain Silvertip bullet (SD .236) at a muzzle velocity (MV) of 2520 fps from a 24" barrel. The ogive was different than the 250 gr Winchester bullets, and required much deeper seating to not touch the rifling. Along with my grandfather's stack of old hunting magazines my Dad's relic Speer manual captivated my imagination. The case decided upon was the .50-110 Winchester, which also served as host to the .50-105, .50-100 and .50-110 High Velocity, depending on powder charge and bullet weight. Home Forum Winchester Shooting and Hunting Old Time Moose Hunt Video/Wincheste . Parts were not interchangeable with the original, but the rifles were well received. It is interesting to note that at the time all this was going on at the Winchester plant, the company was developing a new bolt-action rifle to replace the Model 54 the venerable Model 70, which was also introduced in January 1936. Brands like Hornady, Jamison Ammo, and Winchester. The Model 71 Winchester is a modernized version of the 1886. Shoulder angle was 19 degrees, 4 minutes. Brand Winchester. Member Since: March 23, 2010. Although not a lever-action guy, Jack OConnor wrote kindly of the 71 and, in the late 1930s he used the .348 to take one of his desert bighorns. Way too much trouble and expense. Even though ammunition options are restricted to a 200-grain bullet, the demand for new .348 Winchester component cases is high. Thread starter Kruger; Start . It's on my bucket list with mine. feature By: R.H. VanDenburg, Jr. | December, 17. It's a cool cartridge though. The .338 Marlin Express shoots flat enough and accurately enough for almost any deer hunting, but if you don't hunt game larger than deer . Yes, the .348 is known for its lack of recoil, LOL! Thanks for posting the pics. I personally think you can hunt anything with it except Cape buffalo and elephant. This is not a big number for Winchester, but it was not a small run, either. With it came the .348 Win. That is just wonderful! The Revolution features many 5.56 parts; such as charging handle, bolt . MENU. Where the .33 Winchester was released in 1902, during the early days of smokeless powder, the .348 Winchester reared its head in 1936, after smokeless powder had a chance to evolve a bit. 71 with bolt peep sight and a nice bull (52inches). I reduced the charge again and worked back up. The .348 Winchester is an American rifle cartridge. Simply put, you can use the pistol bullets for the .38 Special and .357 Magnum for plinking and practice, while taking full advantage of the rifle projectiles for the numerous .358-inch cartridges. First, the average bullet weight is encapsulated in the average muzzle energy for the .38-55 Winchester. Slug guns aren't famously accurate, but they're plenty precise enough for stand hunting. But by the 1930s Winchester had a problem. In his landmark work, Cartridges of the World, Frank Barnes described the 71 as the smoothest lever action ever built. Others have described it as the finest big-bore lever-gun. Im not sure about such superlatives, but the point is the rifle/cartridge combo had its fans. At 54.7 grains, accuracy was excellent, there were no pressure signs in my rifle, and velocity was 2,830 fps. The 150- and 200-grain bullets were introduced as part of the companys Super Speed lineup. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? You are really lucky to not only have come across one but bought it as well. The Winchester 71 is the rifle I plan to take on my Fall bear hunt! It swings off to allow unimpeded use of open sights. 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. Narrowing down bullet choice was difficult and best left to the individual shooter and his specific needs. I'll start my range time today with the old Model 71 and its elk loads. At the cartridge's introduction, Winchester claimed that the .350 Legend was the fastest . 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. Stock style and barrels differed, but cosmetically and almost mechanically, it is an 86, although few parts are interchangeable. The shot was taken at 250m due to the mist AND rain. Location. Today Skinner Sights makes a receiver sight for the 71/86. But for those of us who admire the handiness of the action type and the slower and quieter pace of hunting in the woods, there will always be a place for a good lever action. Online. It was manufactured until 1958, and about 70,000 were produced. You could easily say the same about a Model 88 or Model 70 in .358 Winchester, though a competent reloader can, quickly and easily, convert .308 Winchester or .338 Federal brass into .358 Winchester, and there are all sorts of good .358-inch-diameter bullets available for handloading. My Great uncle carried a model 71 .348 for years for PA whitetail and black bear. Farmer 1 wrote on Mark Biggerstaff's profile. With a cartridge generating between 2,700 and 3,000 ft.-lbs. Get a closer look at the Savage Arms 110 PCS, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series. 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 . Brass, bullets and rifles in .348 aren't plentiful (to say the least). Accordingly, my practical nature gives the nod to the .358 Winchester, for the flexibility and ease of creating brass cases. Unleaded bullets are required for hunting, so this was a problem. Oct 22, 2012. Mag. Not overly powerful but it would put down any and all plains game with a decent shot and a good bullet. All Rights Reserved. 348 Winchester - Help Wanted. Winchester Ammunition manufactures ammo for all shooting activities including hunting, sport, target and personal defense. Though discontinued in 1958, there are still many good Model 71 rifles on the used marketincluding some newer rifles from Cimarron and Browningand the cartridge remains a perfectly viable choice for nearly any game species, albeit at closer ranges. Very nice for sure, cool rifle, cool moose, cool pics! I bought 400 rounds of Hornady slugs years ago when a local store closed their doors. He was able to test fire the experimental cartridge as well. Performance-wise, I dont think the 75 to 100 fps difference between the two cartridges would matter much to any game animal. What are the velocities with the 200gr'ers? So I decided to try and fill the ammo gap ignored by the large ammo companies: 10mm, 458 Socom, 348 Win. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Mag..300 RSAUM vs. .300 WSM .500 Jeffrey vs. .505 Gibbs7mm RUM vs. .300 RUM.308 Winchester vs. 7mm-08 Remington6.5 Creedmoor vs. .260 Remington.303 British vs. 8x57 Mauser.30-06 Springfield vs. All Other .30s.17 HMR vs. .17 WSM.450 Nitro Express vs. .470 Nitro Express350 Legend vs. .35 Remington.280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. Considering the two-digit designation old fashioned, Sharpe suggested the company go with three-digit nomenclature reflecting the groove diameter of the barrel, hence, the .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. Unfortunately, light .348 bullets have been gone for so long that there are little data. 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. Seller: jerry . Give a Gift This isnt a big deal to me because 250-grain .348 bullets are almost non-existent, and for the hunting purposes I have for this rig, I dont need them. I keep thinking I'll get a long shot but it never seems to happen. 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". The shot was about 80 yards, as he was quartering towards me, left to right. In Big Game Rifles and Cartridges (1936), Elmer Keith wrote glowingly of the Model 71, but he had only 200-grain loads. Discover innovative, accurate, and reliable ammo for rifles, shotguns and handguns. Based on the .50-110 Winchester, the .348 Winchester built on the concept of the .33 Winchester; they share the same 0.610-inch rim diameter, and both use a tapered, bottlenecked case. BUFFALO BORE's 348 WINCHESTER AMMO. Bout time to see some pictures of guys shooting moose with lever rifles. Nice battery you've described there Spooksar. It wasand isa thumper on deer-size game, and its adequate for black bear, elk and moose, but its probably marginal for big bears. ZeroTech Optics'latest offering, theThrive HD series, boasts the latest generation of the company's Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass. Forum Posts: 787. We are considering shipping directly to an additional location in Kodiak. Though slower, the heavier bullet is a hard kicker. Though generally thought of as a . Sounds like you took all the right steps. In designing the .348, Winchester started with the .50-110 case, which had the largest head and rim of any rimmed lever action cartridge. 24" w/Peep Sight . 2,810 ft.lbs.) Certainly a fine looking Moose. I worked up loads and shot ground squirrels with them (devastating! Joined: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:43 am. The sad part of it is I have to turn them down due to the shipping (Seattle-Anchorage) and hazmat. When loaded with it's heaviest bullets at full charge the saying went: "Kills on one end, wounds . I got serenaded by a small pack of wolves this morning while having coffee. Batemanthat's a fine looking rifle, and appears to have the original butt plate. for big bear, But us oldtimers know that Winchester designed the 71 for it . Cutting Edge makes a 175-grain bullet, which is probably the limit for length in an unleaded bullet. Noooooow we understand what was going on in. Hunting. This was a favorite of my dads for years, killed elk and deer with it. Rifle Recoil Table. Buy a Smith Wesson Governor online. Looking to upgrade the Model 1886, due to sales dropping off, Winchester developed the other half of their premium rifle duo: the Model 71. Recently acquired 1936 Winchester Mod. The 200-grain bullet was always the most popular. in the box . On Wednesday, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) sent a notice of intent to sue to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), due to the hunting of gray wolves in Wyomings Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Kinda neet rack with good width and skinny palms! to a little over 2400fps. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. Reducing this to 2,400 fps was all it took to minimize case stretching in the borrowed rifle. FEATURED LONG GUN Italian M91 Carcano GET YOURS. To be fair, some of these high-velocity loads shot very well, especially with Cutting Edge bullets, but the price was too high in case life, at least for me. vs. .300 Wby. Today, theres no point in my attempting meaningful 100-yard groups with either setup, but the Weaver tightened even my 50-yard groups. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. . Also, rifle shooters were starting to understand the importance of bullet aerodynamics, and like all tubular-magazine rifles, the 71 was restricted to blunt-nose bullets for safety reasons. Our partner in Anchorage is Alaskan Custom Firarms. Most were flatpoints, befitting the lever-action, tubular magazine design. Its Model 54 bolt action was successful, but at its heart, Winchester was a lever-action company when it came to rifles. 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. Buy in stock 348 Winchester ammunition online. Winchester. There was a time, before the Model 70 had become a household name, when Winchester was synonymous with the lever-action rifle. There were options and upgrades, but the Model 71 was produced in only two primary variants: Standard and Deluxe, both in rifle versions with 24-inch barrels and carbines with 20-inch barrels and pistol grip stocks. When I looked at factory data they offered anything from a 150 grain bullet at 2780 ft/s (2750 ft-lbs) to a 250 grain bullet 2350 ft/s (3060 ft-lbs). Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Winchester Model 71 caliber .348 WCF, pre-war deluxe, Bolt Peep, long tang, excellent condition. Hi all, I wanted to share my 2020 bull elk I took a few days ago, with my Winchester 71 in .348. A full-house load might drive it about 2,750 fps from a 24-inch barrel, somewhere in the 2,650 to 2,700 fps range from a more convenient 22-inch barrel. Calling to celebrate the new purchase, he casually informed me he had for some years 100 new, unprimed .348 Winchester cases. It was not named after its year of introduction like other Winchester lever actions; it was simply the next number available. I didnt grow up hunting in thick stuff, and I was an early child of the scope era. Even if I don't ever buy from them (and I handload, so I probably won't), I like the added competition. The used ones cost a ton! The Winchester Model 71 is a rare lever-action rifle that was produced from 1935-1958. Nice rifle, and Nice moose! 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. We've got you covered. .33 Nosler.260 Remington.30-30 Winchester.416 Rigby.358 Norma Magnum.22 LR7mm-08 Remington8mm Remington Magnum.338 Federal.224 Valkyrie.338-06 A-Square9.3x62mm Mauser.257 Weatherby Magnum.45-70 Government.300 H&H Magnum.25-06 Remington.30-06 Springfield6.5 Creedmoor.300 Remington Ultra Magnum7mm Remington Magnum.470 Nitro Express.280 Remington.300 Winchester Magnum.270 Winchester.222 Remington.45 ACP.404 Jeffery.44 Remington Magnum.41 Remington Magnum.243 Winchester.338 Winchester Magnum.357 S&W Magnum6.5-284 Norma8x57 Mauser.38 Smith & Wesson Special7x57mm Mauser9 mm Luger.35 Whelen.454 Casull.375 H&H Magnum.45 Colt.22-250 Remington10mm Auto.308 Winchester. The .348 was the M71's only chambering, and the .348 was never chambered to any other production . The 348 is very popular for Elk with some of the people that like to use old lever guns. You're lucky to find one in a moose, they seem to always exit! 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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. . I'm using the 250 grain Barns jacketed flat point. :question: congrats.:topjob: Those are some great pics and congrats on the moose, looks like a good one. I have long believed Winchester brought out its three loads together, but this may not be true. KMG Hunting Safaris - SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, MOZAMBIQUE Email info@huntsafaris.co.za Mobile +27 (82) . Performance. Powder choices for the .348 Winchester include IMR4064, IMR4320 and IMR4350, IMR 4166, Hodgdon H414, H4831SC and VARGET, and Accurates 4350; all are well-served by a large rifle primer. I recently (as in this morning) discovered a .348 Win in the family heirlooms. The levergun was in quite good shape; according to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1949. I am currently thinning out my gun collection because I have more than I can use. In The Rifle in America, Phil Sharpe notes that he became aware of the new cartridge early on in its development during a visit to the Winchester factory. Checking the Winchester website, neither cartridge is offered any longer, though they had been just a few years ago. 2) Old West Scrounger 348 Winchester 200 Grain Soft Point; Midway box with OWS label. Serial Number 18423. Introduced in 1936 it was an upgrade of the famous Model 1886. Lever actions tend to lock up at the rear of the bolt, thereby allowing for a certain amount of flexing upon firing. So this created a rarity in the history of sporting rifles and self-contained metallic cartridges: The Model 71 was never chambered to any cartridge except .348, and the .348 was never factory-chambered to any rifle other than the 71. Factory ammunition can be a bit of an issue; Hornady loads their LEVERevolution line with a 200-grain FTX spitzer bullet at 2560 fps, Winchester offers a 200-grain Power-Point load, and among the big hitters, that it. Browning saw what a great rifle the Winchester model 71-348 was after it was dropped by Winchester for 20 years. I'm pretty new to the model 71 within the last year or two I have acquired a 1957 Winchester 71 and a Browning 71. Traded, not because they were bad in any way but because I wanted to learn about other rifles and cast for hunting. Make: Winchester. The box-magazine Savage 99 offered serious competition for the 86, as did Marlins side-eject rifles. Upon arriving at his place with said data and a few powders, we set about loading cases for his new rifle. Get a closer look at the Savage Arms 110 PCS, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series. I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. Because of top-ejection, there are two primary ways to mount a scope on the 71: a long-eye-relief scope on the barrel or an offset side mount on the left side of the receiver. Keith got his wish because apparently the 250-grain load came along shortly. Bullet selection turned out to be a surprise. JavaScript is disabled. (2,250 fps/M.E. Another forum member (I think his name is akheloce) took one last season with a 310 grain woodleigh roundnosed bullet from his whelen, I with a 358 winchester using the 275 grainers mentioned, and you, a 348 winchester with the 250 grainer. 1 rifle in .348 Winchester. Congratulations. Alaska Hunting . Wanna take bets on whether he's soon to announce that he's a supplier of loaded ammo and probably formed cases? If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Location. Four of those were the Browning reproductions made in Japan. vs. .300 WSM.223 Remington vs. .22-250 Remington. PRICE IS FIRM .Click for more info. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hornady makes two .348 bullets, the aforementioned FTX and a 200-grain InterLock FP. 348 winchester for sale and auction. Brass Magnet got a ship load of 348 cases from me for a good price a few years ago. 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. It had a short life 'cause it didn't get the . 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