Reeder Custom Guns - I’ve never messed with the Winchester 71.

WB
I’ve never messed with the Winchester 71.
Saturday, December 06, 2025, 10:10

I have reloading dies and stuff for the .33 Winchester (.338”). I like the fact it was introduced the year my father was born. Interesting history, it almost more famous for the .450 and .50 Alaskan conversions. But that has to be rough in the old chassis, wood hangar and mag tube.

It looks like a neat gun and likely was a fitting choice for your use. I have played with the .358 (in handguns) which sort of superseded it. Pretty thumpy! If you can find a good shooter, plain grade, for $1500 these days it’s a real bargain!

One Of My Most Favorite Hunts - Jim Taylor, 2025-12-05, 13:54
- I’ve never messed with the Winchester 71. - WB, 2025-12-06, 10:10
  - That rifle came from a good friend. - Jim Taylor, 2025-12-06, 10:24
- Big wolf tracks, what a great adventure! (nm) - Howard, 2025-12-05, 19:45
  - That one stepped right on my boot print. - Jim Taylor, 2025-12-05, 20:09
- What a hunt … - Dave H., 2025-12-05, 18:32
  - I turned 60 4 months before that hunt. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2025-12-05, 18:59
    - You enjoy the finer things in life - Dave H., 2025-12-05, 19:17
      - I love being in wild country ... - Jim Taylor, 2025-12-05, 19:38