Savage Model 340 E 22 Hornet

I had one in 222, sold it because of the slow twist of the barrel, replaced it with a fast twist 223 that can handle heavier bullets. I also recently inherited my Dad's 340 in 30-30 , I will be hanging on to that one.

Jim
 
I have owned several 340's in the past, two in .222rem and one in 30/30. "Decent " accuracy, nothing stellar, terrible triggers, sheet metal magazines, not thhe sstrobngest bolt locking sysstem.
They were however, good guns for knocking around with around the barn , or to keep in a truck.
Cat
 
Buckmastr said:
How does it shoot RJ?
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Hi Bucky I just got it yesterday - took it apart for a GOOD cleaning and to see about AJUSTING ?? the trigger as its a bit Pull HEAVY ! Play with it today and will be out to the range this week . I did get a Weaver side mount system with it and i have a older Weaver 1.5-3 Scope to mount up . I'm not expecting MOA accuracy out of it nor will it be needed for shots to around 100 yards . RJ

I have 75 Hornady Factory 35 gr VMAX ammo i got at the gun show and i ordered in a pack of Prvi Hornet brass and some Prvi 45 gr Hornet bullets from Henry at Budget - I have Lil Gun - H110 - 2400 - 4227 powders and more so im g.ood there for reloading !
 
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My uncle carried a 340 in triple duece on the trap line for many years.
When I last saw it the finish was gone completely but I’m sure it had paid it’s way in coyote pelts a hundred times over.
If I recall correctly it had a Weaver straight 4X just as worn as the rest of the rig.
Truck gun/sled gun it served exceptionally well.
 
remington jim said:
Hi Bucky I just got it yesterday - took it apart for a GOOD cleaning and to see about AJUSTING ?? the trigger as its a bit Pull HEAVY ! Play with it today and will be out to the range this week . I did get a Weaver side mount system with it and i have a older Weaver 1.5-3 Scope to mount up . I'm not expecting MOA accuracy out of it nor will it be needed for shots to around 100 yards . RJ

I have 75 Hornady Factory 35 gr NTX ammo i got at the gun show and i ordered in a pack of Prvi Hornet brass and some Prvi 45 gr Hornet bullets from Henry at Budget - I have Lil Gun - H110 - 2400 - 4227 powders and more so im g.ood there for reloading !
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All of mine would shoot five into 1MOA at 100 yards pretty regularly.

Cat
 
Hi all
I have a small collection of .22 Hornets.
Stevens 322A, Savage 342A and a Savage 340C. I currently use them for Gophers and the occasional badgers.
I hadn’t seen one in the Savage 340 E series only in .222 so good info there. Anyone have a series E in 30-30, I haven’t seen one of those either.
I really like these little rifles, great bush guns for deer in 30-30. Does anyone have one in .223 from the factory?
I’ve looked for one at lots of shows, but never seen one, only know that they made them from advertising.
I have seen them rebarreled into 32 special and I was planning to rebarrel one into 38-55. Probably just a single shot for fun at the range. You know a PLAN ( something to base your changes on!”) lol
Some good reading on these rifles is on Leeroy Wisners site “Leeroy’s Ramblings “ look under the heading “Firearms Related” highly readable and excellent info.
Stay healthy all
 
I currently have a 340D in 222, very good condition, metal and blueing look like new. Someone removed the sights.

I've owned Model D and E in .225 Winchester as well as 1 22 Hornet, and a number of 30-30's.

I saw 1 in .223 but it was years ago and do not remember the model.
 
They are crappy guns only popular because of the non mainstream chamberings of 22hornet and 30-30. I have one in 22hornet. It has the conflicting features of a heavy barrel for long range shooting, a single action screw with barrel band to hold on the stock and a two peice side mounted scope setup. Any budget rifle I’ve handle has been better thought out than model 340’s
 
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I just got my self one in 222, going to put a peep sight on the rear and use it as a brush beater for coyotes. I used one in 30-30 moose hunting for a few years, it’s a get the job done rifle with no frills. Works for what it is.
 
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Thanks for your input. I’ve only ever seen the the 340V in 225, no other caliber!? If anyone has one in in 225 in the D or E series I would love to know. Anyone know the Stevens 830 was built in 225 or the CIL 840? I have a Stevens in 30-30 and the CIL in 222 and 30-30.
Matgoulding, can I ask what series your .222 is and did it come with the factory peep rear sight ?
 
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