Originally Posted by 1916XE
From white tails to moose in Alaska, the pre-war Winchester Model 71 is a treasure. Have owned and still own two (2) 450 Alaskans, a wildcat
on the 348 case. The 348 Ack Imp is also quite a cartridge, requiring only a re-chambering: it becomes a lever-action 35 Whelen as to ballistics.
But with newer bullets and powders, the .348 WCF has come full circle-and is a balanced rifle to hunt with, particularly in the north woods of the inter-mountain west, Canada and Alaska.

Probably my favorite lever action rifle, especially in bear country.

There are no flies on the 71 or the .348. But that rifle was often outfitted with a Lyman (?) aperture sight on the back of the bolt. I've seen one shoot loose repeatedly and have heard of others. Was there a work around for this?

I like the 1895 Marlin in .45-70 or -90, but they certainly never caught on for some reason.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)
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