That's a nice rifle, I inherited my fathers and like yours it had been drilled and tapped for a scope mount at some time in its life, the holes are plugged and I'm fine with it, like you I just shoot it and enjoy it, I have recently started casting 200 gr. RNFP gas checked bullets to keep down the c...

I am fooling with a Model 71, 348 WCF, I am wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to try the load by Ed Harris, my take on the article shows it will work, 30 Cal or larger up to and including 35 Whelen etc. but I was hoping someone on these forums had some personal experience, I have RCBS 200 ...

Thank You, I appreciate your welcoming me and your advise!
Marshhawk

Thank you all for the Welcome and the load data, I look forward to shooting my father's rifle and appreciate all your help!
Marshhawk!

Hi All, My first post! I inherited my father's Win 71, I remember the recoil being fairly stiff, I am wanting to load it down to make it fun to shoot at the range, I will probably not hunt with this rifle just punch paper, I have seen the RCBS 200 gr. FNGC mold and I am a caster, but I have not been...