winchester/miroku model 71
- Thread starter m1978
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My friend has one nice gun but my original Winchester 71 action is much smoother it is going to be buried with me. I think Winchester only made 38000 71's and stopped production in 1958 so the repro is a great alternative if you want one .
Have 2 original 71’s; my dads a shooter, I’ve taken deer moose and bear. The other is an original still with hang tags. As a retired smith I built 2 348’s on a Siamese Mauser action to step up the performance of the cartridge
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Chemainus B.C.
Can't really comment on a Miroku. I've 'handled' a few examples at gun shows, and did so at the local show today, but I've never shot or owned one. Quality appears to be very decent.
Somewhat 'interested' in the 348WCF calibre years back, I did end up buying a standard grade Winchester model 71. Then
, sometime later, as I've done a number of times in past, I decided to part with it and shortly thereafter, REGRETTED doing so. A while back, I, at another local gun show, ended up lucking into a MINT model 71 Deluxe
. This onewill accompany me to the promised land.
Somewhat 'interested' in the 348WCF calibre years back, I did end up buying a standard grade Winchester model 71. Then, sometime later, as I've done a number of times in past, I decided to part with it and shortly thereafter, REGRETTED doing so. A while back, I, at another local gun show, ended up lucking into a MINT model 71 Deluxe. This onewill accompany me to the promised land.Can't really comment on a Miroku. I've 'handled' a few examples at gun shows, and did so at the local show today, but I've never shot or owned one. Quality appears to be very decent.
Congratulations on the find. Deluxes are difficult enough to find, let alone one in mint condition.
My unicorn is a deluxe carbine. I may never find it on this side of the border, but I'll enjoy the hunt.
The prettiest gun I own is a Browning 71 high grade, in mint unfired condition.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Thanks Jack. When I first saw it at a local show, I thought, "very nice, but a little rich for my blood". When I saw it at the next show, I thought it's the best I've seen so I'd best grab it as I doubt I'll ever come across anything better. NO regrets. Oh, it even has a set of the extra wide sling attachments made for that model.
I had to buy a set of those swivels from an American wild west folk hero who happens to be a dealer here on the EE. My bank account still hasn't recovered.:
patricksbb391
CGN Regular
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- Ottawa & WMU 62
I started out with a Browning Carbine (Miroku) and then an original with the peep installed on the bolt. No difference in quality or functioning.
I have always had a desire for one of these rifles. What is the ballistic performance of the 348 win? I assume it is similar to the 358 win but maybe slightly lower pressure for the rifles it is chambered in? Any woods experience with this rifle/cartridge?
patricksbb391
CGN Regular
- Location
- Ottawa & WMU 62
Pretty much a .358 Win with rimmed case.
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Winchester should've made the cartridge a .358 to begin with. Way more bullet choices fer sure in 35 cal.
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Not for me. I'll keep mine as is, in 348. I do have a selection of bullets to reload for it. But, what I'd like to get my hands on is some of the old Winchester Silvertip bullets in both 2oogr and 250gr.I am fortunate to have an original Winchester from the first year production with a bolt peep. I found a mint Browning carbine years back as well. Purchased the newest iteration shot show special when they came out. Love them all. I grew up in a family that almost assigned magic properties to the 348 WCF. The recent Miroku with the tang safety is great. Purists hate anything but a half #### safety. I figure if you are going to have a safety, the tang safety is the handiest variety. I would recommend everyone should own at least one M71 348.
