I have owned and still own 7 original Winchester Model 71s, including wildcats on the original cartridge, and a couple of Brownings. Keep in mind the originals
hold or increase in value. There the value remains. The Browning M-71 is well made, and is an excellent choice for the original 348 WCF cartridge-or wildcats like the 348 Ackley.
Increase the quality of bullet purchased- based on game hunted: Hornadys, Hawk, Woodleigh, Swift or Alaska Bullet Works. The quality bullets are worth
the extra investment. Get used to carrying and shooting your rifle.
Also invest in a quality receiver peep sight like the Lyman 56 or 66. It will help on fast shots or shots on running game. Avoid lead bullets with gas checks. Extra safety lever action rifles
like the new Winchesters/Marlins -- are similar to a lawyer who wears a belt and suspenders.

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena-not the critic"-T. Roosevelt
There are no atheists in fox holes or in the open doors of a para's aircraft.....