Model 71 348 Winchester

[SJB358]

Finally, thanks to RidgeRunner, I have my Model 71 348 Winchester, plus enough ammo to keep me shooting quite awhile, even pitched in a set of dies and some 200 grain Hornady's.. Just can't say thank you enough to him. It is a dream rifle. Thank you.













I think I might have a problem though, the ladies of the house seem to really like the blued steel and wood... Can't say I blame them though.









Nosler, if your listening, I could really use a Partition for this rifle... HA!

Can't wait to get out and give it a whirl on the range. Might try making a few milk jugs beg for mercy too.. :lol:

 

[Ridge_Runner]

use it well man, it does very well at making live things dead, great meeting you, I know it has a good home.
RR

 

[SJB358]

Thank you man. Trust me, it'll get it's time in the sun..

It was great to meet you as well. Hopefully we can do it more often now that I realize you aren't too far away. Less than 2 hours to get home. Easy trip and well worth it. That sight seeing tour made me miss the mountains..

 

[gerry]

Nice Scotty, good you guys made a connection too.

Surprisingly there a few 348 slugs out there, I would imagine the 250 gr Woodleigh in particular would be a real hammer

http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1& ... onid=20554

 

[Ridge_Runner]

scotty a Partition isn't really needed, those silvertips have hammered a lot of grizzleys, the big bear I shot was 286# shot at 12 steps, he never moved, shoulder shot, the bullet exited expanded to about .45, you'll see, its a small hammer with a hard hit.
RR

 

[gerry]

Where's DrMike? He must have sensed a Winchester lever gun has swapped hands by now :lol:

 

[LD375]

Nice pick up Scotty! 8) ..Enjoy brother :grin:
Lou

 

[SJB358]

I can't wait to run it. I can't hardly put it down. The drive home was horrible as I just wanted to hold it! :twisted:

Yeah, from what I hear from you and a few other 348 guys, the 200 grain Silvertip and Hornady are pretty fierce bullets..

BUT, I can't help myself from trying new stuff. Although, it might be awhile with all of the Silvertips you passed along!

 

[SJB358]

Where's DrMike? He must have sensed a Winchester lever gun has swapped hands by now :lol:

Oh, he knows.. I never leave the good Doctor outta the loop for too long!

Nice pick up Scotty! 8) ..Enjoy brother :grin:
Lou

Thank you Lou.

 

[DrMike]

Great snag, Scotty. This is a reading day, Gerry. I go cross-eyed each Tuesday. I check in and out, and read the remainder of the time. The Model 71 has to be one of the classics, for sure.

 

[Ridge_Runner]

just thought I'd post a pic, this is the 3rd of 4 or 5 bears I shot with that rifle, its a might rough on coyotes also

RR

 

[SJB358]

just thought I'd post a pic, this is the 3rd of 4 or 5 bears I shot with that rifle, its a might rough on coyotes also

RR

Man, is it Fall yet? :lol:

 

[Ridge_Runner]

when it gets here bring that rifle up here and shoot your own bear.....after the chase, hope its a good one
RR

 

[pre6422hornet]

That is just AWESOME Scotty!!!!

That looks like a twin to my Carbine brother! I can't say how much I love carrying mine around the woods here in Missouri. It handles like a dream and just like RR said it has a way of making things dead..... quick.

And don't think it won't shoot either. You will be amazed at the groups they produce at 100 with those peep sights. I have scoped rifles that don't shoot that well.

Can't wait to see some targets. Man those Silvertips are sweet.

 

[truck driver]

Way to go Scotty. I haven't heard you this excited in a long time.

 

[FOTIS]

You did well young Jedi. Join the 348 Club.

Mine is still in the box but I did get a peep for it. That is still in the box too.

 

[truck driver]

So now the 35 Newton becomes a safe Queen.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Nice rifles, Guys. I have always admired the models 1886 and 71 Winchesters.

 

[wayno945]

Very nice Scotty! How are you planning to bloody that fine rifle?

 

[JD338]

Scotty

Congratulations buddy on the M71 348 Win. That is one awesome combo.

RR,

You the man. Nicely done.

JD338