Win 71 348/250 Woodleigh

[Thankful Otter]

I have obtained excellent results on game such as moose. bear, bison and muskox. My range is usually between 50 to 150 yards with this rifle and when hunting this game for a couple of reasons. This rifle is not scoped of course and this is the normal range in which I hunt these animals anyway, so it is all good

Northfork makes a 230 and Kodiak makes a 250, but Hornady makes a 200, I have never used Hornady but was thinking I might try their 200 grain for smaller stuff--elk, caribou, deer, wolf.

Has anyone used the hornady 200 grain in their 348 and what is your opinion of it, on the animals I intend to hunt with it, at a range of 200 yards.

I am currently switching rifles and using the 7mmWSM when hunting the small stuff

thoughts, opinions, dont care lol

 

[lefty315]

I only have one experience with a 200 grain Hornady on game. I loaded some of the flex tip bullets in my 348 because I couldn't find any of the flat points at the time. Accuracy is terrific, 1 1/4 inch group at 100 yards with a peep sight.

I shot a decent sized whitetail buck two years ago at 157 yards. It was a high shoulder shot at a little bit of a downward angle. The buck ran about 30 yards and died, so I'm not complaining. The bullet did not exit, which surprised me. I recovered the core and jacket, sort of together but apart. It retained 102 grains.

Again, I know dead is dead but I thought it would've been a little tougher design. Perhaps the flat points would hold together better or pass through? I've been interested in trying Hawk bullets, just haven't done it yet, but they are fairly expensive too.

 

[Thankful Otter]

thanks lefty, appreciate the info. We are currently using woodleigh at 1.20 each, so the hawk at .95 each doesnt sound bad. does anyone know who has them in Canada

 

[DrMike]

Cheyenne,

I am not aware of anyone importing Hawk into Canada at the present. Neither do they list anyone handling their product on their home page. Perhaps someone could place a special order to get them in. My experience with the 200 grain Hornady FTX is that they are very similar to the InterLock. At the velocities you will generate with the .348, they should perform quite well. I found them to shoot well in my .358 and .356, but I've opted to stay with other bullets for these two cartridges.

 

[truck driver]

Hi Cheyenne, I was wondering if you had thought about using Barnes originals they come in 220gr and 250gr. Though I have no experience with them they seem less expensive then what your using and maybe better than the Hornady. Here's a phone number where you can order them direct 800-574-9200. I hope this helps.

 

[Thankful Otter]

Dr Mike, thank you. I was also wondering how your knees are doing, much better I hope

Truck Driver, thank you. I appreciate the assist. I have not tried them. My grandfather does all our reloading and I will mention Barnes to him.

AS Dr Mike has pointed out, Hawk bullets are probably not easy to find in Canada, but I still have a question about them. I see they make a 165 and 180 for the 348. My 348 is a Carbine ( short barrel ). How do you think the lighter weight bullets would shoot out if the 348 carbine ? I would probably never do this and as Dr Mike pointed out probably could not even get them, but was curious as to your thoughts

 

[DrMike]

Cheyenne, the knees are doing well. I can walk, though not as far as I would like. Still, I can walk. :grin: Thank you for asking. For smaller game, I would not hesitate to use the lighter bullets in a Model 71. It is a thinner jacket, which would mean more rapid expansion. On light game, that would not be a problem.

 

[Thankful Otter]

Thank you Dr Mike for the guidance and we will keep you in our prayers sir

 

[DrMike]

Appreciate that, Cheyenne.

 

[Alaska]

Reloader 19 with 200gr and 250's is what I have used for years in my Win 71

The Barnes 250gr Flat Nose is excellent with RL 19 for Moose and big bear performs a lot like a 338 Win at 150 to 200 yards in the lever gun.

For smaller black bear and deer the Hornady 200gr FN with RL 19 work excellent.

 

[Europe]

Cheyenne, the knees are doing well. I can walk, though not as far as I would like. Still, I can walk. :grin: Thank you for asking. For smaller game, I would not hesitate to use the lighter bullets in a Model 71. It is a thinner jacket, which would mean more rapid expansion. On light game, that would not be a problem.

Dr Mike is spot on. Win once made 150's for the 71. Excellent deer round