When I started out deer and bear hunting in 1953 and with my own hand loads I looked at those Win. levers however they lacked scopes and I wanted a scope to see the 3" minimum antler on a Vt. buck.
The 99 Savage can easily mount a rifle scope. That was my choice for a woods rifle and a good one.
Those Win 71's can't.
I may own a deluxe 348 Winchester 71 and yes its a nice rifle, but I have to agree the Savage 99 or the Browning BLR levers are what I prefer. both are more accurate and you can mount a scope on these two easier too.
