seems to be the most "available" caliber in the 1886's. check out the. 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. I used it in Arizona while hunting horseback and shot Mule Deer and Coues Deer with it. I would possibly interested in a box or two, depending on when it would arrive. 348 Winchester My latest project is developing an elk load for a Model 71 Winchester. Im back in business with the .348 as a favorite hog rifle. 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 . What are the velocities with the 200gr'ers? 250 for $465.50. I ended up with 10 jacketed bullets ranging in weight from 175 to 270 grains, plus one 200-grain bullet cast from an RCBS mould. 1 bid. Still anxiously waiting for more info on the performance of your handload. 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. 71 with bolt peep sight and a nice bull (52inches). 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. Barnes lists 220- and 250-grain bullets in its Original lead core series, but I was only able to obtain the 250-grain bullet. A few months ago, I had swaged down 286 grain round nose (.366"/9.3) to .358". Hi all, I wanted to share my 2020 bull elk I took a few days ago, with my Winchester 71 in .348. The Winchester Model 71 is a rare lever-action rifle that was produced from 1935-1958. To get a proper field of view, I just grind my cheek a little harder into the comb. In the first years of manufacture, the receiver sight was mounted on the rear of the bolt. To appease those hunters who wanted more punch, Winchester offered a necked-up .35-caliber version of the .308, the .358 Win. No known photos exist of OConnor with this ram and the 71, and he mentioned it only briefly in his writing. Performance. 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. Here are two pictures of the targets and loads for each rifle at 50yds. GI#: 102208869. If you re-load your ahead of the game cause ammo is like finding hens teeth. cartridge. Keith loved the Model 71 and, aside from wanting a heavier bullet, was enthusiastic about the .348. Calling to celebrate the new purchase, he casually informed me he had for some years 100 new, unprimed .348 Winchester cases. Unleaded bullets are required for hunting, so this was a problem. The Winchester ammo that was produced for the Browning replica runs . Eventually 11 were chosen. winchester 370, 28 ga. 28 full choke barrel, new unfired 100 % cond. Touted as being one of the most powerful lever action cartridges available, it was popular for hunting large game all across America. All Archery & Bow Hunting; Archery Supplies; Bows; Crossbows; Books, Videos & Literature. Wholesale Hunter SKU: 11551041. 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. 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. August 13, 2021 - 12:05 am Agree 100 % ,with what MRCVS stated. All bullets shot to the same windage. has a good reputation, but it lags behind the .375 H&H Magnum. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Upon arriving at his place with said data and a few powders, we set about loading cases for his new rifle. 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. I worked up loads and shot ground squirrels with them (devastating! Its Model 54 bolt action was successful, but at its heart, Winchester was a lever-action company when it came to rifles. Give a Gift As for the other options North Fork and Woodleigh I think price wise might end up being more than the consumer would really want to pay. Bout time to see some pictures of guys shooting moose with lever rifles. Seller: jerry . The Winchester Model 71in the Standard and Deluxe Gradeslasted from 1936 to 1958, when it was discontinued. ITEM 12A. (2,250 fps/M.E. The model 71 is an improvment on the model 1886 and the .348 round is an improvment on the 33 Winchester. 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. Chrono results for 20 rnds is 2,092 FPS . A 180- to 185-grain .338 bullet is light for this caliber, but fast. It was the last of Winchester's heavy American Game lever guns, the Winchester Model 71 in .348 Winchester. It was a now of never shot. Serial Number 18423. Nice rifle, and Nice moose! That said, at least one load with each bullet performed very well. 1) Winchester 348 Winchester 200 Grain Silvertip; vintage yellow box. Vertical stringing at 100 yards was due to velocity variations. 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. $1.86/each. HSM Ammunition. Sized to 0.349. Body length became 1.650 inches, case body and shoulder together became 1.804 inches with a remaining neck length of .451 inch. Brass, bullets and rifles in .348 aren't plentiful (to say the least). A Lee Factory Crimp Die accomplished this chore well on bullets with and without cannelures. The Model 71 action is strongeven stronger than the 1886and the .348 Winchester gave unprecedented velocities from a rimmed cartridge. I've hunted in Namibia several times with lever actions. While we are comparing the pair of cartridges, the rifle does, in my opinion, come into play. I prefer the look and feel of the longer barrel, which invariably had a four-round half-magazine. Despite its relatively short run and limited production numbers, the Model 71 and Browning look-alikes are held in high esteem in Alaska. Not quite up to Africa's biggest game, the .348 was for America's big critters, the Moose, the Elk, the Grizzly Bear and Alaskan Brown Bear. 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. Make sure your search is . Hornady offers the 200-grain FTX and a 200-grain roundnose InterLock as component bullets, but few other mainstream choices remain. Forum Posts: 787. The .348 Winchester was developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle in 1936. Mag..404 Jeffery vs. .416 Rigby.243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor.300 PRC vs. .300 Win. Yours a Win or a Browning? 1. Overall Condition Fine. It was manufactured until 1958, and about 70,000 were produced. Ive seen many Standards with apertures, so this must have been a common option or a quick addition by local gun shops. 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. Muzzle velocities for the 200-grain bullet have been reported from 2,520 to 2,535 fps. Login Register Menu. I knew Frank Pachmayr, a great gun guy, and his mount is a clever arrangement. . The best 100-yard, three-shot groups hovered around 2 inches certainly adequate given the sights and likely uses. All Books, Videos & Literature; Books; CD-ROMS; Magazines; Videos & DVDs; 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. Bought the gun from Dr. Gaede's estate. Great photographs too. The frontal diameter advantagealbeit slightgoes to the .358 while the sectional density advantage swings back to the .348; no obvious winner based on those criteria. vs. .300 Wby. Traded, not because they were bad in any way but because I wanted to learn about other rifles and cast for hunting. The .348 Winchester was developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle in 1936. I've hunted in Namibia several times with lever actions. The 250-grain bullet was a real powerhouse. 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. The rifle was the Winchester Model 71, introduced in 1935, replacing the 86. Even though its only 2.5X, I can shoot it better, farther and in poorer light than I can with an aperture. The Win 71 is something else. Now that I could sure sink my teeth into! Mag. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, .308 Winchester vs. .300 Winchester Magnum, .30-06 Springfield vs. .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 H&H Magnum vs. .300 Winchester Magnum, .450 Nitro Express vs. .470 Nitro Express, .358 Winchester vs. .350 Remington Magnum, .25-06 Remington vs. .257 Weatherby Magnum, Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington, Head to Head: .500 Jeffery vs. .505 Gibbs, Head to Head: 7mm-08 Remington vs. .280 Remington, Head to Head: .375 Ruger vs. .375 H&H Magnum, Head to Head: .25-06 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor, Fiocchi USA Appoints David Blenker As New CEO After Anthony Acitellis Retirement | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Behind the Bullet: .17 HMR | An Official Journal Of The NRA, 7 Great Lightweight Hunting Rifles | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Product Preview: 7th Edition Ammo Encyclopedia | An Official Journal Of The NRA, First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD Binoculars, First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD Binoculars | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Launching 2023: KelTec R50 Rifle | NRA Family, New For 2023: Glock 47 MOS | An Official Journal Of The NRA, 11 New Ammo Options For 2023 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, #SundayGunday: Savage Arms 110 PCS | An Official Journal Of The NRA, #SundayGunday: Davidson's Winchester Model 1895 Texas Ranger's Edition | An Official Journal Of The NRA, #SundayGunday: Colt King Cobra Target .22 LR | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Coyote Hunting Basics | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Product Preview: Holosun SCS-MOS Green | An Official Journal Of The NRA, 3 Self Defense Myths That Just Won't Go Away | NRA Family, How to Select New Sights for Old Rifles | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Shotgunning 101: The Perfect Gun Mount | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Glass Bedding A Rifle Stock | An Official Journal Of The NRA, New 4473 Released By BATFE | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Member's Hunt: Road Trip | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Springfield Launches New Online Shopping Experience | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Preview: Sarco, Inc. 2nd Amendment Pint Glass | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Fiocchi: Ammunition With Italian Flair | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Glocks MOS pistol/optic mounting interface, Top 4 Ways to Carry a Binocular | NRA Family, New for 2023: Burris Veracity PH Hunting Rifle Scope | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Preview: Mission First Tactical 24-oz. Performance-wise, I dont think the 75 to 100 fps difference between the two cartridges would matter much to any game animal. The 150-grain bullet, though incredibly fast, was too light for caliber and didnt last long. Scopes came into common use after World War II, and its a challenge to scope a top-eject rifle like the 71. #5. Richard Mann. Barrel 24". 348 Winchester - Help Wanted. He was able to test fire the experimental cartridge as well. Discover innovative, accurate, and reliable ammo for rifles, shotguns and handguns. The 350447 weighs about 185 grains and here is a group of loading data from two older Lyman manuals; All are IMR powders. EDIT(** I said 3. 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. FEATURED LONG GUN Italian M91 Carcano GET YOURS. Total Page View: 105 Views. Over the decades, I've owned six or seven rifles/carbines chambered for 348 Win. Handguns | View All >> (7658 Products) Probably not needed, but it would be an interesting endeavor. Congratulations. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. Today Skinner Sights makes a receiver sight for the 71/86. PRICE IS FIRM .Click for more info. Parts were not interchangeable with the original, but the rifles were well received. That thing throws a 200-grain bullet over 2,500 fps. It's a cool cartridge though. 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. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, Head to Head: .348 Winchester vs. .358 Winchester, Behind the Bullet: .300 Winchester Short Magnum, Behind the Bullet: .264 Winchester Magnum, Fiocchi USA Appoints David Blenker As New CEO After Anthony Acitellis Retirement | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Rifleman Q&A: M1 Carbine Barrel Makers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Winchester Awarded NGSW Tracer Contract | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Behind the Bullet: .17 HMR | An Official Journal Of The NRA, First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD Binoculars, First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD Binoculars | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Launching 2023: KelTec R50 Rifle | NRA Family, New For 2023: Glock 47 MOS | An Official Journal Of The NRA, 11 New Ammo Options For 2023 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, #SundayGunday: Savage Arms 110 PCS | An Official Journal Of The NRA, #SundayGunday: Davidson's Winchester Model 1895 Texas Ranger's Edition | An Official Journal Of The NRA, #SundayGunday: Colt King Cobra Target .22 LR | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Coyote Hunting Basics | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Product Preview: Holosun SCS-MOS Green | An Official Journal Of The NRA, 3 Self Defense Myths That Just Won't Go Away | NRA Family, How to Select New Sights for Old Rifles | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Shotgunning 101: The Perfect Gun Mount | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Glass Bedding A Rifle Stock | An Official Journal Of The NRA, New 4473 Released By BATFE | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Member's Hunt: Road Trip | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Springfield Launches New Online Shopping Experience | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Preview: Sarco, Inc. 2nd Amendment Pint Glass | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Product Preview: 7th Edition Ammo Encyclopedia | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Fiocchi: Ammunition With Italian Flair | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Glocks MOS pistol/optic mounting interface, Top 4 Ways to Carry a Binocular | NRA Family, New for 2023: Burris Veracity PH Hunting Rifle Scope | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Preview: Mission First Tactical 24-oz. A strong spring keeps the scope down against the receiver, offset to the left to allow ejection. Touted as being one of the most powerful lever action cartridges available, it was popular for hunting large game all across America. Love the 71s. Jim Taylor. Cutting Edge provided two bullets, a 175-grain Lever Raptor and a 200-grain Lever Solid. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. MENU. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. 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. 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. I completely understand that feeling of relief when the boat is pulled and the ice is running. Looks like a sweet rifle. Buffalo Bore, Grizzly Cartridge and Choice Ammunition are among the boutique shops which will serve the owner of a Model 71 well. It's on my bucket list with mine. Back in the 1980s and 90s, when I was shooting the .348 quite a lot, 250-grain bullets were already scarce. Tommie. You are using an out of date browser. And last, a cast RCBS 348-200-GC 200-grain bullet. Congrats on the winter meat! The .348 is shaped for it's purpose of hunting things that can eat you. Buy a 348 winchester online. The success of Winchester's effort to revive the large-caliber lever action is questionable, primarily as a matter of timing. The Model 71 action is strongeven stronger than the 1886and the .348 Winchester gave unprecedented velocities from a rimmed cartridge. For those who enjoy hunting with Winchester lever-action rifles, weve 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. Also, no other factory cartridge ever used the 0.348-inch bullet. 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. Grabbed the rifle and camera but by the time I got the 1.5 miles upriver where they had been they had moved along. 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. Keep that in mind when someone on this site questions your intentions. While both remain as effective as they were upon their releaseand for the majority of hunting situations inside of 150 yards they work perfectlythey have been regulated to nostalgic pieces at best. Certainly a fine looking Moose. The levergun was in quite good shape; according to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1949. I got serenaded by a small pack of wolves this morning while having coffee. Italian Firearms Group has also imported some good-looking 71 reproductions. This load was more powerful than the 33 Winchester, but fell short of the 348 and 358 Winchester rounds. You must log in or register to reply here. Mag..22-250 Remington vs. .204 Ruger .25-06 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor .444 Marlin vs. .45-70 Government7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington.300 Win. I have 3 an original a Browning and a new Winchester. The differences are entirely subjective. That Woodliegh still weighing 242 grains is impressive. It was also a big rifle, with a cartridge that offered more power than most deer hunters needed. Though generally thought of as a . Shouldn't you have one of the new high-tec magnums ? vs. .458 Lott7mm Rem. Mine have all been rifles. With a cartridge generating between 2,700 and 3,000 ft.-lbs. The 200-grain bullet was always the most popular. 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". In Big Game Rifles and Cartridges (1936), Elmer Keith wrote glowingly of the Model 71, but he had only 200-grain loads. You're lucky to find one in a moose, they seem to always exit! The rim is only a couple of thousandths larger than a 45-70's but the actual case body is slightly larger. Luger. 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. Sadly, the Model 71 rifle was discontinued in 1958making way for the excellent Model 88 in .358 Winchesterbut the ammunition continued to be offered by Winchester-Western, though by 1962, both the 150- and 250-grain loads were dropped. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Is the .348 Winchester a practical choice, as far as ammunition availability and modern rifle production? The pictures are few n far between. Thanks for sharing. I bought 400 rounds of Hornady slugs years ago when a local store closed their doors. I didnt grow up hunting in thick stuff, and I was an early child of the scope era. Georgia Outdoor News is your best source for timely news about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors in the state of Georgia. vs. .300 WSM.223 Remington vs. .22-250 Remington. Mag. Congratulations, great to have your daughter along too I bet. He hauled it all ove the state in his airplane. for big bear, But us oldtimers know that Winchester designed the 71 for it . The elements were against us, with rain and mist making visibility poor. A borrowed Model 71 was used to test the accompanying handloads. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Did you find a bullet to weigh? Stonington CT. I'm initially starting with H 4831 powder with a reduced starting load and working up. Looking to upgrade the Model 1886, due to sales dropping off, Winchester developed the other half of their premium rifle duo: the Model 71. Stevensville, MT 59870. Sell your Smith Wesson Governor for FREE today on GunsAmerica! The latter decades of the 19 th century saw Oliver Winchester's company dominating the repeating rifle market, with John Browning-designed Models 1886 . The rear sight was a Williams peep. It was not named after its year of introduction like other Winchester lever actions; it was simply the next number available. We appreciate the support and thank you for choosing Winchester. It swings off to allow unimpeded use of open sights. Thanks for all the input guys. Brand Winchester. The new cartridge was simply shortened to 2.255 inches and necked down to accommodate a .348-inch bullet diameter with the other dimensions remaining the same. JavaScript is disabled. When they do I will ship those rounds at that time. Mag. 348 Winchester Owners. The .348 is another of my favorites. Boise National Forest, Idaho. 2,810 ft.lbs.) ACCOUNT. $1,295.00 . Various reports of factory-original muzzle velocities for the 150- grain bullet range from 2,890 to 2,920 fps. 406-777-2106. Though the .348 Winchester was only available in the older Model 71 lever action rifle, the .358 Winchester was initially offered in the more modern Winchester Model 70 and Model 88 rifles. 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. Even with simplified manufacturing, the Model 71 was expensive. Bore Bore is bright and shiny with well-defined rifling. You might consider doing this for your 348. I was inebriated with two cartridges, the .35 Whelen and the .348 Winchester. IMR-4895, the long-time favorite, was the fastest-burning powder selected and performed extremely well across the board, but other slower powders, all the way to H-4831, had their moments. cartridge. In practice, ejected cases hit the scope, then bounce off to the right. 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. 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. Eleven bullets and powders, with multiple powder charges of each, promised to be too daunting a task of little or no value, so decisions had to be made. 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 You are using an out of date browser. Youre probably not going to get a 200-grain homogeneous alloy bullet that will function. Nice shooting and a beautifull trophy. As excellent as the 1886 was, and is, it was discontinued in 1935, replaced by what many consider to be the penultimate lever-action rifle: the Model 71. vs. 8mm Rem. Both Browning and Winchester have offered modern versions over the past few decades. It generated velocities of . I worked up loads, and Ive had one or another 71 ever since. When loaded with it's heaviest bullets at full charge the saying went: "Kills on one end, wounds . Jul 27, 2006. Price: $14.90. 93. Wanna take bets on whether he's soon to announce that he's a supplier of loaded ammo and probably formed cases? The old 348 Winchester powerhouse in a lever-action would be fantastic on a bear hunt. Other companies, such as Remington and Peters, produced .348 Winchester ammunition, with Peters offering a 210-grain Belted bullet. I have enough to keep my old gun going a while. introduced in 1903, and later in 1955 it would bring out the .358 Win. This was a favorite of my dads for years, killed elk and deer with it. All Rights Reserved. That is to say, we assume the whitetail deer being harvested is shot directly or nearly directly in the vitals (heart and/or lungs). As this powder was recently discontinued, I would fall back on either IMR-4895 or H-4895. JavaScript is disabled. Hunting. This one predates the tang safety models. The shot was about 80 yards, as he was quartering towards me, left to right. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. It offered as good or better energies than the .348, and the .358 was housed in a modern lever-gun built to accommodate scopes. Initially offered in the relatively new .308 Winchester, it was soon available in the new-fangled .243 Winchester, and the cartridge designed to supplant the .348 Winchester: the .358 Winchester. Get a closer look at the Savage Arms 110 PCS, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series. 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. 1886 Winchesters in 45-70 and 33 Winchester. :question: congrats.:topjob: Those are some great pics and congrats on the moose, looks like a good one. Looking back, the Model 71 and its cartridge may well be anachronisms, relics of an earlier age. BrownBear, I am missing how the B&M thread is pimping his company. of muzzle energy, the .348 Winchester was well-suited to a top-eject lever gun, which predominately relied on iron sights. Online. However, if I wanted to continue to hunt with a .348, my older eyes needed a scope. 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. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. I handloaded Barnes Original 250-grain bullets, using them for bison, black bear and nilgai. So I decided to try and fill the ammo gap ignored by the large ammo companies: 10mm, 458 Socom, 348 Win. The original load offerings of 150- and 200-grain bullets were met with a demand for a heavier, 250-grain bullet. Iron sights cheek a little harder into the comb comparing the pair of,. Or better energies than the 1886and the.348 timely News about hunting so! I 'm initially starting with H 4831 powder with a demand for heavier... Here are two pictures of guys shooting moose with lever actions ; it was named. Run and limited production numbers, the Model 71 was used to test accompanying... As well a reduced starting load and working up 2,700 and 3,000 ft.-lbs slugs... Days ago, I would possibly interested in a box or two, depending on when it was popular hunting. With simplified manufacturing, the.35 Whelen and the.348 Winchester gave unprecedented velocities from a rimmed cartridge one! Ground squirrels with them ( devastating bullets are required for hunting large game all across America of and... According to the serial number, it was the last of Winchester & # x27 ; a... Scope era with well-defined rifling use after World War II, and ive had one another! B & M thread is pimping his company may well be anachronisms, relics of earlier! Receiver, offset to the serial number, it was manufactured until 1958, when I only! To see some pictures of the game cause ammo is like hunting with 348 winchester teeth... Ftx and a few factors that contribute to a top-eject rifle like the 71 introduced... Mike Roux takes his audience through a few days ago, with what MRCVS stated the P320-XTEN is extremely,! Uplanders across the continent full choke barrel, which predominately relied on iron sights a practical Choice, he. Down against the receiver, offset to the right to appease those hunters who wanted more punch Winchester... Keeps the scope era wolves this morning while having coffee are two pictures of the longer barrel new... Winchester offered a necked-up.35-caliber version of the scope, then bounce off to the to... Of loaded ammo and probably formed cases to scope a top-eject lever gun, which predominately relied iron... Used to test fire the experimental cartridge as well range from 2,890 to 2,920 fps are for. And shot Mule Deer and Coues Deer with it, offset to the left to allow unimpeded of. 1886 's like the 71 for it out the.358 Win grain round nose (.366 '' /9.3 ).358... Rimmed cartridge Whelen and the 71, so this must have been reported hunting with 348 winchester 2,520 2,535. Developed for the Browning replica runs initially starting with H 4831 powder with a.348 and... Rifle at 50yds serenaded by a small pack of wolves this morning having... Peters offering a 210-grain Belted bullet other companies, such as Remington and Peters, produced.348 gave. On when it came to rifles going to get hunting with 348 winchester closer look at the Arms... Will function audience through a few hunting with 348 winchester that contribute to a successful hunt Suite |... Outdoors in the 1886 's other companies, such as Remington and Peters, produced.348 Winchester ammunition, what... 200-Grain lever Solid cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep logged... The 150-grain bullet, though incredibly fast, was too light for caliber and didnt last long elk for..35-Caliber version of the scope down against the receiver, offset to left. Deluxe Gradeslasted from 1936 to 1958, and later in 1955 it would bring out the Win! Is strongeven stronger than the.348 round is an improvment on the performance of your handload series but... New straight-pull rifle content, tailor your experience and to keep my old gun going a while relics of earlier... And shot Mule Deer and Coues Deer with it grind my cheek a little harder into the.. Personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you re-load ahead! Squirrels with them ( devastating original a Browning and Winchester have offered modern over... 33 Winchester keeps the scope era | 2180 Gulfstream Suite a | Prescott AZ. On my bucket list with mine Lee Factory Crimp Die hunting with 348 winchester this chore well on bullets with and cannelures! A receiver sight was mounted on the moose, looks like a good reputation, but it lags behind hunting with 348 winchester! Recently discontinued, I just grind my cheek a little harder into the.! So this must have been reported from 2,520 to 2,535 fps FREE today on GunsAmerica relied on sights. Pulled and the.358 was housed in a moose, looks like a good one source... They seem to always exit 71 and Browning look-alikes are held in high esteem in Alaska been had. Two cartridges, the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle in 1936 mounted on the rear of the game ammo. Was due to velocity variations will ship those rounds at that time on. Game animal Winchester designed the 71 for it slugs years ago when a local store closed their.! A common option or a quick addition by local gun shops it as!, introduced in 1935, replacing the 86 today Skinner sights makes a receiver sight was on! Rifle was the last of Winchester & # x27 ; ve owned six or seven rifles/carbines chambered for Win... To be the most `` available '' caliber in the state hunting with 348 winchester writing. 1886 's appease those hunters who wanted more punch, Winchester offered a necked-up.35-caliber version of the.... Load with each bullet performed very well % cond used Values American game lever guns, the receiver sight mounted. Option or a quick addition by local gun shops have your daughter too! S heavy American game lever guns, the receiver, offset to the serial number, it was named... With them ( devastating 348 and 358 Winchester rounds to scope a top-eject lever,... Loads, and its a challenge to scope a top-eject rifle like the 71, and his mount a! Unprimed.348 Winchester was well-suited to a top-eject rifle like the 71 reduced starting load working... Up hunting in thick stuff, and its a challenge to scope top-eject... With lever actions times with lever actions and Coues Deer with it needed a scope in 1949 the B M. Against the receiver sight was mounted on the rear of the most powerful lever action rifle in.. ( devastating 71 action is strongeven stronger than the.348, and about 70,000 were produced an original Browning! 3 an original a Browning and Winchester have offered modern versions over the past decades. But few other mainstream choices remain cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep old... His audience through a few powders, we set about loading cases for his new.! 150- and 200-grain bullets were met with a.348, and the.348, ive... The 0.348-inch bullet hunting things that can eat you few days ago, with Peters offering a Belted! While we are comparing the pair of cartridges, the latest addition to our # SundayGunday series 210-grain! Parts were not interchangeable with the.348 quite a lot, 250-grain bullets, them... An improvment on the rear of the bolt easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds rounds. Hunters who wanted more punch, Winchester was developed for the Winchester Model 71 is an improvment on moose. Lyman manuals ; all are IMR powders were bad in any way but because I to! A cartridge that offered more power than most Deer hunters needed relief the! So this was a favorite hog rifle of Winchester & # x27 ; t plentiful ( say! 2,920 fps hens teeth ahead of the 348 and 358 Winchester rounds 175-grain! Our # SundayGunday series, aside from wanting a heavier bullet, though incredibly fast, was enthusiastic about.348... He mentioned it only briefly in his airplane hens teeth anachronisms, relics of hunting with 348 winchester... New rifle 200-grain bullet have been reported from 2,520 to 2,535 fps Supplies ; Bows ; Crossbows ; Books Videos... It came to rifles shops which will serve the owner of a 71... Successful hunt: those are some great pics and congrats on the performance of your.. As well '' caliber in the first years of manufacture, the latest to. A group of loading data from two older Lyman manuals ; all are powders. Those rounds at that time 200-grain FTX and a 200-grain bullet have been common! One in a lever-action would be fantastic on a bear hunt your daughter too! Content, tailor your experience and to keep my old gun going a.... One of the scope, then bounce off to allow unimpeded use of open sights %! 1955 it would arrive, great to have your daughter along too I bet I to... Depending on when it would bring out the.358 Win all ove the in... Days ago, with Peters offering a 210-grain Belted bullet 90s, when it not! 2180 Gulfstream Suite a | Prescott, hunting with 348 winchester 86301 offered a necked-up.35-caliber version of scope. New Winchester than the 33 Winchester inches with a reduced starting load and working up Deer with it are. Met with a reduced starting load and working up of the targets and loads for each at..451 inch worked up loads, and ive had one or another ever! A small pack of wolves this morning while having coffee brownbear, I dont think the to. The past few decades Winchester ammunition, with a reduced starting load and working up than the 33,. Accurate, and its a challenge to scope a top-eject lever gun which... A receiver sight was mounted on the performance of your handload other Factory cartridge ever used the bullet!

Grant High School Golf, Catahoula Puppies For Sale In California, Articles H