I'm telling you what Safariman I absolutly love the M71 for woods hunting. I have always been a M70 guy ( and still am), but I also have a thing for stillhunting and tracking. IMO there is no better rifle than a m71 for that job. The stock design is spot on, and the 348 puts em down.
That buck in my post showed no sign of being hit other than kicking like a bronco, and the blood trail and chunks of innards were amazing. It's a keeper for sure.
