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BSA, you really did well if that is what you paid. I would find the money pretty quick for just about any 348 Win for 600.00! You did really well with yours and it looks excellent.
Can't wait to see it on the targets and especially what it looks like up against an old elk.. Should be pretty fun stalking the timber with that big rifle in your hands.
I have told myself, it is the next rifle I will add to my safe, before anything else.. Have to make it a priority now, I have bad Rifle ADD..... Not $600 my friend: A "little more", like I said earlier ($900.00)  . I can tell you guys this because I don't think I'll ever get rid of this thing. My gunsmith told me the dang bolt peep is worth $700.00 since it's a bastid to find, and mine's all there. I finally shot it yesterday after my buddy blackdog1 sold me some ammo on the cheap. It shoots and functions very well. I don't know how anyone would pass up any m71 at $600.00!!! beretzs, I hear you about the rifle ADD... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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That's great. What were you shooting out of it? Factory 200's?
Glad your getting some range time with it. How's it feel overall? I'm on the search!
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That's great. What were you shooting out of it? Factory 200's?
Glad your getting some range time with it. How's it feel overall? I'm on the search! Feels awesome buddy. I tried some factory 200 gr remingtons and some factory 250gr. winchesters. I'd post some target pics, but the rear bolt peep was loosening up as I shot and I couldn't adjust for elevation as it looked like the elevation adjust screw hadn't been moved in 50+ years (honestly). Today after I cleaned the rifle, I went to town tightening things that were loose and loosening things that were stuck ...If you guys promise not to laugh, I'll show some range/target pics
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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BSA has a sweetie of a 71...... I had the pleasure of fondling it for a while yesterday while we sat, visited and jawed about Winnies. I've owned quite a few 71's over the years and his is a very good one. An honest wear, early long tang with a complete bolt peep is a plus, plus, plus.
How do they feel....... Well....let's put it this way....when you cycle cartridges through it, its like manually shifting an exquisite transmission.....smooth, positive and strong.
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Not going to make fun of nobody!
Sounds like it was a blast!
Lets see em!
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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It's going to shoot much better with the bolt peep squared away, factory loads went from 150s to 250's hence the generous sight adjustment.....
Looking forward to seeing more..........
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Thanks Bob, I really look forward to shooting and carrying this ol girl some more. I was thinking to myself today (at work) that I wish I had more field time with a lever gun  ...We'll see how it works out though..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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BSA, looks plenty good for killing elk! That old rifle shoots! Gotta feel good knowing some decent hand loads will probably stack em! Way to go buddy!
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I just love the look and feel of the Whelen influenced Winchesters, models 64, 65 & 71....the 71 being my favorite. Nothing compares to cycling that big action. My 71 and 65 have the bolt peeps, the slickest sight there is. My 64 has a "climin' Lyman".
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Thanks beretzs. I really look forward to packing this thing this year. Most of my elk I've shot here have been within 90 yards, so with a little practice and some good handloads I think it will work pretty good...That and a dumb elk to stand just right for me to pull the trigger on  ....Actually blackdog1 showed me some 220 gr. barnes bullets he pulled from the offside hides of elk he's killed with the 348 and they looked pretty impressive. I think they will definitely get the job done 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Thanks beretzs. I really look forward to packing this thing this year. Most of my elk I've shot here have been within 90 yards, so with a little practice and some good handloads I think it will work pretty good...That and a dumb elk to stand just right for me to pull the trigger on ....Actually blackdog1 showed me some 220 gr. barnes bullets he pulled from the offside hides of elk he's killed with the 348 and they looked pretty impressive. I think they will definitely get the job done Yeah, I'm thinking anything from 200 on up is going to put the hurting on elk! Your not helping my M71 deficit. Makes the drive to get one of my own even higher. It's amazing those old rifles shoot so danged well. Yeah, those 220 or 250 Barnes Originals would be pretty cool.
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Thanks beretzs. I really look forward to packing this thing this year. Most of my elk I've shot here have been within 90 yards, so with a little practice and some good handloads I think it will work pretty good...That and a dumb elk to stand just right for me to pull the trigger on ....Actually blackdog1 showed me some 220 gr. barnes bullets he pulled from the offside hides of elk he's killed with the 348 and they looked pretty impressive. I think they will definitely get the job done Yeah, I'm thinking anything from 200 on up is going to put the hurting on elk! Your not helping my M71 deficit. Makes the drive to get one of my own even higher. It's amazing those old rifles shoot so danged well. Yeah, those 220 or 250 Barnes Originals would be pretty cool. Did anyone buy that browning 71 high grade yet...That's a beautiful rifle and it is very reminiscent of the old 71's...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yup. Went for 955.00. I'm sick!
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Ohhhhhhh.....Me too. ...That was a nice one!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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2 Model 71 Deluxes short tangs ![[Linked Image]](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l236/kevininnh/DSC00068.jpg) And my favorite...1937 long tang standard with buckhorn sight...at 59 the peeps don't cut it anymore...and it is a shooter..... ![[Linked Image]](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l236/kevininnh/DSC02247.jpg)
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2 Model 71 Deluxes short tangs And my favorite...1937 long tang standard with buckhorn sight...at 59 the peeps don't cut it anymore...and it is a shooter..... Jeeze, I am pretty sure my heart just stopped! Those are beautiful! Thank you for putting them up. Awesome rifles, truly dream rifles for me.
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Those are awesome!! Thanks for posting. You have excellent taste..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yeah no doubt those are gorgeous!!
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Have a 71 in a shooter grade that I would consider trading on a Savage 99 358 cal with cut checkering. PM me if you have something. GW
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