Congrats to the OP on a fine looking 71.
I have a Prewar 71 deluxe short tang I picked up a few years ago.Did a bit of testing with the Hornady 200 fp and Barnes 250 gr.My rifle has an affinity for 250gr bullets and shot the best with IMR4895. The 200gr loads have been more challenging with IMR3031 performing the best(so far)Recent loads with Varget seem promising also.IMO the 200gr bullets are fine for deer.The 250gr bullets are too stout for deer.
I wish my rifle either had the bolt peep or was D&T for a receiver sight.I have not found the factory sight overly good for accuracy.
