Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Enter Starline brass. I also understand that if I attempt to have product shipped to these restricted areas, my order will be cancelled, and I will be subject to paying a 10% cancellation fee. I fully expect an aperture sight would allow tighter groups. Your email address will not be published. Id guess more than a few of the new Brownings were bought with the plan of converting it to one of the Alaskan cartridges. The bolt, hammer and lever have very light operational wear. Remington used to make ammo for it, but not for a long time. Basically, it is a free lifetime hunting and fishing license given to war veterans. The Model 71 Winchesterand the .348 WCF Cartridge. Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Please sit tight. The box-magazine Savage 99 offered serious competition for the 86, as did Marlins side-eject rifles. John Battenlifelong friend to OConnor, a mentor to me, and another serious sheep hunternever took his Model 71 sheep hunting, but he described it as the very best for big woods whitetail hunting like that found in his home state of Wisconsin. So please save us both the time. Just an outstandfing example of a Browning Model 71 Limited Editon High Grade rifle (serial # 00899PR6R7) in the 348 Winchester, with 24" barrel. Create an account or sign in to an existing account. Cutting Edge makes a 175-grain bullet, which is probably the limit for length in an unleaded bullet. Rifle also comes with RCBS reloading dies. The 200-and-250-grain (13 and 16g) loadings are preferred for anything past 100yd (91m). Right now, we expect you to do your part to help us all get the ammo we need in our troubled country. AK still has many a guide, and resident hunter carrying original Winchester model 71s and we hope to provide those folks with quality ammo for decades, now that we can get brass. I have seen a question on forums asking if a peep sight can be had for Browning 71s. I ordered a box. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition. It is the only commercial .34 caliber cartridge. But if 20 barreled Winchesters sell for more, Id think it is due to relative rarity and not actual preference. When you get close to maximum loads that start to push back against the bolt more than normal, it will tell you by giving the lever a little pop you can feel. I didnt grow up hunting in thick stuff, and I was an early child of the scope era. A full length magazine tube on a big rifle adds weight out front that is nice for standing still and taking a deliberate shot, but can make it more sluggish in close range workwhere this one is intended to be used. by W. Todd Woodard. I think I still have the box for the rifle but I am not positive. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. What a fitting rifle for an outdoorsman. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Strictly Business. Regardless of whether I needed to know, I wanted to know, so I tried it. DOES BBA MAKE AMMO TO SAAMI SPECIFICATIONS? "Cartridges of the World". It isnt a short fat benchrest-type case we are told we must have today in order to get that .001 smaller group. Specifically developed for the Winchester model 71 lever action rifle, the .348 Winchester will push a 150-grain bullet to almost 2900 fps and a 200-grain bullet to 2500 fps. This SKU table contains a list of all SKUs available for the product. Model 71 rifles came with a round 24 inch barrel and short rifles (carbines) were supplied with a round 20 inch barrel. The rifle is a faithful reproduction of the Winchester Model 71, chambered in the original cartridge and made in 1987 as part of a limited edition run. Mine is not an original Winchester however, but a Browning reproduction. The 71s .348 cartridge would have to replace just about everything in a Winchester lever action larger than the .30-30. Winchester, and more, you can count on SCHEELS' ammo to provide shot-to-shot accuracy and power. Henry tended to let his employees handle things, as this allowed him to come and go as he pleased. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. I am not sure if Winchester drilled and tapped many (or any) original 71s for receiver sights- I have seen them that were not. Early 71s also had a long tang, shortened in post-war production. Item : TJP00252712. Mostly, I have owned and shot military or sporting bolt action and semi-automatic rifles. Any more might be a little too much. .348 factory loads were offered with 150 grain (MV 2890 fps), 200 grain (MV 2530 fps) and 250 grain (MV 2350 fps) jacketed flat point hunting bullets. I think its a great round, powerful and capable of knocking down anything in North America. Its action was made to use the largest black powder cartridges of the day, including the .45-70 and up to the .50-110 WCF. Browning Model 71 "High Grade" rifle chambered in 348 Winchester. In its high condition, it would also make a great addition to a Browning or lever-action collection. Today, the 200-grain bullet is the primary remaining choice. As it is with the 20 barrel, it has plenty of muzzle weight to hold steady in standing. SAAMI rates the standard pressure of the cartridge at 40,000 CUP. The stock not only has a pistol grip, but has a straighter, higher comb. These ballistics can be replicated by reloaders with a supply of .348 brass. Click OK to extend your time for an additional 0 minutes. In dropping the 1886, Winchester stopped making rifles that used the .45-70 and other medium and large blackpowder cartridges. My all-time favorite is the Winchester Model 1886. In the mid-70s a Kansas City friend had a Deluxe with aperture for sale, and I bought it, along with dies and bullets. I may never take off for weeks at a time after moose or bear either, but I have the same type of rifle Henry used for that. It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle. Along with reducing weight, the changes made them look more modern, and Winchester carried this over to the 71. These measures are hopefully temporary and will not be needed for long as we enjoy the interaction with our customers, so please, for the time being, be mindful of all those others who are also trying to get ammo during what I think is a societal meltdown/emergency. In the event that we need to cancel your order for any reason, you will receive a full refund of the amount of the purchase less up to 10% of the total purchase amount. The left of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped with a Lyman 66 A receiver sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation. During its production period of 1935 to 1958, Winchester made 47,254 Model 71s. by John T. Amber. Browning made them for less than a year across 1986-1987 only, and in similar variations as Winchester. Like . Winchester offers loaded ammunition with a 200 grain Silvertip bullet, and Hornady makes a good 200 grain soft point .348 bullet for reloading. _________________, NJ: We require firearms/ammunition ID card faxed or scanned and emailed to us on file BEFORE ordering.We do not ship to any other area within the United States where we are prohibited by federal, state, or local law to ship product. The 250-grain bullet was a real powerhouse. I have never handled a 24 barreled 71 to see, but I would think the balance point would be farther forward. Where did he shoot the moose? If our web site allows you to order any item, that means it is in stockWE DO NOT TAKE ORDERS FOR ITEMS WE DO NOT HAVE! If you're looking for a way to easily store or transport ammo, check out our selection of . "Attributes" : { Cart (0 item) Main Menu. The original Model 71 was an improvement on the Model 1886, the designation Winchester gave when they simplified the options offered and consolidated the caliber offerings to just .348 Winchester. Winchester had chambered the previous Model 1886 for .33 Winchester (.338 inch bullet) and the Model 1895 for .35 Winchester (.358 inch bullet). 348 winchester For Sale 1000+ Listings Found Page 1 of 61 1 2 3 . Browning made Standard and High Grades and made each of them in both 20 and 24 barrels. Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing, Barnes, Frank C., ed. Browning Model 71 "High Grade" rifle chambered in 348 Winchester. Barrels started out long, heavy, and octagon shaped with minimal or no taper, then got shorter and more slender as time went on. What I do like is the cartridges shape. It is a Browning 71 in 348 Winchester. This stock change was more a styling change than a weight and bulk reduction, but combined with the trimmer barrels, made for a faster handling rifle for some. My biggest concern is that things will worsen yet more, for a while. Nothing to complain about there. The rim is only a couple of thousandths larger than a 45-70s but the actual case body is slightly larger. The .348 Winchester is an American rifle cartridge. Thats it. Product Information & Specs Seller Description The Browning Model 71 "High Grade" is a scarce collector piece chambered in 348 Winchester. Something that i find interesting is that, on paper at least, when you look at typical 30-06 loads (not the recent Light Magnum or Extended Range type ammo) the .348 compares pretty well. The rifle is a faithful reproduction of the Winchester Model 71, chambered in the original cartridge and made in 1987 as part of a limited edition run with only 4,000 made in Grade I. Until my exposure to the Model 71, my personal lever action experience had been limited to the Browning M92 in .44 Magnum, Marlin Model 1895 in .45-70, Winchester Model 94 in .30-30 and Winchester Model 95 in .30-40. I handloaded Barnes Original 250-grain bullets, using them for bison, black bear and nilgai. I reduced the charge again and worked back up. Chamber pressures are 33,000 CUP, Item12A - Exterior Ballistics Charts for several Muzzle Velocities. The .348 should be flatter shooting, but so are a lot of rifles/calibers. HOW WILL THIS (name any) AMMO FEED AND FUNCTION IN MY GUN? and Winchester Model 71 Lever Action: A Great Combo for Big-Game Hunting The .348 Win. The LOP measures 13 1/8 from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Some of these vendors will probably charge you for this and some may not. Maybe it will penetrate deeper when loaded with a strong constructed or solid bullet? In addition, the Model 71 was fabricated from Winchester Proof Steel. All rights reserved. The maximum case length is 2.255 inches, the maximum cartridge overall length is 2.795 inches and the rim diameter is a whopping .610 inch. from a 24 inch rifle barrel. Thats it. That sounds like a long time ago now, but one has to realize it was one of the very last lever actions from Winchester. Rifle weight dropped accordingly. Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. If your order it less than $25, you can use the remaining balance on another order by choosing to Redeem CLUB Points during payment. Four of those were the Browning reproductions made in Japan. Serial number 0255_PR1C7. The Model 1895 was dropped around this time also, so the 71 would effectively replace two rifles. This unusual cartridge actually uses .348 inch diameter bullets, making it a true .34 caliber (.340 bore diameter, .348 groove diameter). 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. Long-tang Model 71s are more desirable, but theres little difference in utility.CB. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked with the serial number. .348 on left, .45-70 on right. I tend to think of it as a bigger-bored .30-06, or a .35 Whelen for lever actions. The action has light operational wear and there are a few scattered minor marks on the receiver. It is on the website, but you have to look for it. This is fine for targets, but I would remove the Merit aperture completely and go with the sights wide open threaded aperture receptacle for hunting. A guy who makes gas checks asked on a forum if anyone had a .348 rifle to try some new checks he was making, and I volunteered. } What It Is Not. I can set the Merits aperture at an opening that sharpens the front sights appearance. Engineers created manufacturing accommodations to reduce costs. A sliding, top tang safety and a rebounding hammer were added to these most recent Model 71s. The screw heads are sharp. I do think the .348 has a case shape that will feed if anything will feed at all, and that can be worth a lot. It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle. Winchester Ammunition offered a special run of factory loads then almost immediately announced the discontinuation of the .348 cartridge. The comb has a broader curve instead of tapering to a narrow top. The 1892 and 1886 are some of the smoothest actions around, and the 71s slight internal changes supposedly improved on that. I dont know if such a permit still exists for veterans- I have not seen any mention of them- but I think they should. Friend Kyler Hamman, also a Model 71 fan, suggested Hammer Bullets and Cutting Edge. I was provided with a shot opportunity at 126 yards. There is no Old West barrel band around the forend, it having only a blued steel cap. Barnes Original Bullet. The case of the .348 is used to produce the 8-348w wildcat, used to rechamber World War 1-era rifles such as Lebel or Berthier, instead of the . With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! Im back in business with the .348 as a favorite hog rifle. Henry owned a small business or two besides the farm. The 71s .348 cartridge was sort of an update too, supposedly intended to be a more powerful version of the .33 Winchester round that was introduced for the Model 1886 in 1902. "ItemImage" : "https://assets.basspro.com/image/list/fn_select:jq:first(.%5B%5D%7Cselect(.public_id%20%7C%20endswith(%22main%22)))/3681251.json", The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. They made fewer 20 rifles to begin with, but if I remember right, they took longer to sell. In the 1950s, when designing the .348's replacement, Winchester did go to a true .35 caliber bullet and the result was the .358 Winchester. My (heavier) Trapdoor Springfield 45-70 shooting blackpowder loads (500 grains at 1200 fps) is a lot milder than either. Having killed dozens of bears, including many grizzlies,I have formed an opinion or two on bear cartridgesOur 348 ammo is very capable of killing/stopping aggressive interior grizzly, which rarely weighmore than 600 lbs Coastal grizzly, known as AK Brown Bear, when they are in AK, can weigh more than 1,000 lbs. Indeed, the M71 fed those big rounds like water through a funnel. I have long believed Winchester brought out its three loads together, but this may not be true. The hammer has a quarter cock safety position. 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. At that time, he was still using apertures for most of his big game hunting, so the Model 71s sights werent a handicap. Keith got his wish because apparently the 250-grain load came along shortly. We have hundreds of customers to get orders to on a daily basis. For sale is a Browning Model 71 chambered in .348 Winchester. .348 Winchester on Left, .45-70 on Right. Four of those were the Browning reproductions made in Japan. I may never drive the Alaska Highway (I did plan to once, but it fell through). Other specifications include a 24 inch round barrel, four shot half magazine, 43-1/8 inch overall length, 13-1/4 inch length of pull, 1-1/8 inch drop at comb, 1-1/2 inch drop at heel and eight pound weight (empty). The new stock accepted the Model 70's buttplate, which improved gun mounting. In practice, ejected cases hit the scope, then bounce off to the right. The 1886 looked old. He said Henry had talked about a .348. If you wish to ship non-Ammunition items air freight and purchase ammunition, they must be purchased separately. I dont know if I knew anything about a .348 caliber at the time, but I later knew there has only been one .348: the .348 Winchester. For the last gasp of the breed of big Winchester lever actions, they made sure to do a good job with it and send the big levergun out with honor. [ This makes the action feel a little smoother, but it has another effect. The Deluxe had a checkered pistol grip and fore-end and detachable sling-swivel studs. Only 3000 of these guns were made over a two-year period, this one being #01391. / MADE IN JAPAN" and "BROWNING MODEL 71 CALIBER .348 WIN". Hammer had in stock its 162-grain Shock Hammer copper-alloy .348, flat-pointed with a large nose cavity. If you continue as guest, you will have to wait to receive your physical card in the mail to use your Instant Credit. The balance point when empty is right on the front half of the receiver, where its rounded to fit the hand for carrying. 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. The .348 is shaped for its purpose of hunting things that can eat you. The .348 was a new cartridge developed to be a one-shot-does-all, replacing all of the chamberings of the 1886 from .33 to .405. Free in-store pickup today at Phoenix. Not only were all my Brownings more accurate than the Winchesters, but the. | These loads are running in the 2200 to 2500 fps range. Model: 71 Caliber: 348 Win Description: Serial #01552PR6R7, .348 Winchester, 24 inch barrel with a bright, excellent bore. Heavy 348 Winchester Ammo - 250 gr. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. Recently, I wanted to use the .348 for California feral hogs. (2,250fps/M.E.2,810 ft.lbs.) Login Register Menu. Winchester dropped the 20 barrel after about ten years of lackluster sales. If you email me and ask if this load is safe to use in your rifle, just to be sure, I promise I will tell you nothing more than what is written here! If your application was successful, you should receive your CLUB Card in the mail within 7-10 days. It was manufactured until 1958, and about 70,000 were produced. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. We want you and your families to be armed and safe and we wish you the best during these trying times. The 71 was chambered only in. Please provide address and copy of paperwork. . The Model 71 Winchester was the culmination of the large-frame leverguns produced by the famed old company.
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