I picked up a winchester catalog at the NRA meeting/show last weekend, and I noticed a new rifle... well new to me.
The model 71. A lever action rifle originally produced in the 1930s. It is very similar to the Model 94, but it is bigger and has a pistol grip stock (like a Marlin). Discontinued in 1958, but Browning re-introduced it in the 1980s...
According to wikipedia, the 71 was only offered in 348 Win, and this was the only rifle ever chambered in 348 Win. Interesting cartridge, with a 200 - 250 grain bullet it is in the 2800 - 3000 ft-lb energy class. There aren't too many other cartridges that use a 0.348 diameter bullet.
Is there some kind of resurgent interest in this cartridge?
The model 71. A lever action rifle originally produced in the 1930s. It is very similar to the Model 94, but it is bigger and has a pistol grip stock (like a Marlin). Discontinued in 1958, but Browning re-introduced it in the 1980s...
According to wikipedia, the 71 was only offered in 348 Win, and this was the only rifle ever chambered in 348 Win. Interesting cartridge, with a 200 - 250 grain bullet it is in the 2800 - 3000 ft-lb energy class. There aren't too many other cartridges that use a 0.348 diameter bullet.
Is there some kind of resurgent interest in this cartridge?