Reloading lead GC bullets is a personal decision. If you have a 30-40 Krag with an exceptionally long neck-works well. Also, a very long
leade or free bore really would help. For a Winchester or Browning Model 71-the bore and chamber should be left as issued.
These are not target rifles, and I recommend bullets by Hawk, Woodleigh, Alaska Bullet Works and Swift.

Being basically a hunting rifle, the M-71 is at its best when pushing along soft jacketed bullets at
recommended velocity per weight. The Hawk 200 gr Bullet at 2400-2500 FPS is very
hard to beat. Easy on bores and definitely effective on game. The 200 gr bullet by Hawk
will really be capable of taking anything in North America. The Lee factory Crimp Die is a good investment
for most lever calibers-and especially the348 WCF.

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