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Offline Bigboar

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Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« on: May 24, 2012, 04:27:11 AM »
I have a Winchester model 71 in 348 Win and was wondering how everyone fells about having it re-chambered to 348 AI?  It’s a deluxe model that needs a new stock and while it’s out I was toying with the idea of re-cambering to the Ackley improved version.  Any thoughts?

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Re: Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2012, 06:01:03 AM »
I have a Model 71 that I inherited from my great uncle.  They are great rifles as is.  If you want to monkey with something, chose a gun that is not collectable.
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Re: Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2012, 01:17:24 PM »
if I had a Model 71 Winchester i wouldn't even consider altering it
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Re: Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2012, 01:25:13 PM »
My reasoning was all the print say it was a poorly designed cartridge, too much bolt thrust.  If the consensus is don’t alter that's fine too.

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Re: Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 01:44:23 PM »
Do ruin a classic... I know people that would kill for a 71.. I'm one of them
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Re: Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2012, 02:26:43 PM »
Quote from: Foggy on May 24, 2012, 01:44:23 PM
Do ruin a classic... I know people that would kill for a 71.. I'm one of them

  You can buy a new one from Winchester, and Hornady is going to make their pointed bullets in 348 too.  I'm guessing they will also load 348 ammo too.
 
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Re: Winchester model 71 348 to 348 AI???
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2012, 03:47:27 AM »
It depends on the condition of the gun. While 71 winchesters are collectable one with poor finish and after restocking loses a lot of value so rechambering to AI might not hurt the value as much as doing it to a pristine example of a 71...  ;) Also if you ever try to sell it you'll narrow the buyers market by rechambering.

I would probably leave it alone if it was me..
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