I want a 300 H H and don't quite know why.

[southernman]

I've had two, a Ruger #1, I foolishly sold, after deciding it was too heavy, now got a M700, shoots very well, with 165 gr AB or partions, as above, I've found the 300H&H and 7x57 both to be very smooth feeding,
Go for it its a nicely balanced .30 cal,

 

[Mike Webb]

If you always wanted, no other reason needed. They are a true classic, the first 300 magnum when standard loadings for a 150 grain 30/06 only reached 2700 fps so a major increase in power at the time.

 

[Ardent]

My Pre64 M70 in 300 H&H actually seems to feed smoother when you're picking up a round from the magazine than when you're cycling it empty. I know that makes no damn sense, but it's my truth and you're not allowed to question it!

Suppose not everything in life is better shorter and fatter.

 

[Falconflyer]

Those long slender cartridges are just plain cool!

I've had several win mags and wby mags but the only 30 mag I'll never sell is my unmolested pre-64 M-70 in 300 H&H. Not that I shoot it much but I love pre -64 M-70's and this one has some sentimental value to it as well as being in really good condition!

 

[dan belisle]

I have an old Sako in 300 H&H. Doesnt do anything any of my other 300's wont do, but it's way cooler doing it. - dan

 

[Buckmastr]

Hornady brass is much cheaper than the Nosler. Dies are easy. 220 Hornady RN shot to match the iron sights on my model 70.


https://www.mmoutdoors.ca/brass-hornady-cartridge-cases-unprimed-50-300-h-h.html

 

[65cutlass]

I really enjoy the 300 H&H.

I harvested a Large Yukon-Alaska moose with mine. I also like the history and compatible components with 375 H&H. I use the 375 H&H more, but don't think i will be without a 300 H&H. So go get one while you can.

 

[Rod]

I've owned a pre-64 M70 300 H&H for a long time. Also have a pre-64 M70 in 300 Win Mag but the 300 H&H is a favorite.

300 H&H

300 Win Mag

 

[Ardent]

Nice ammo collection too Rod.

 

[ronecol]

I've owned a pre-64 M70 300 H&H for a long time. Also have a pre-64 M70 in 300 Win Mag but the 300 H&H is a favorite.


300 Win Mag

Both beauty rifles. Curious, was the stock cut to accommodate the recoil pad?

 

[SuperCub]

OP ..... The 300H&H really does not offer much over a 30-06 in reality and that's not a bad place to be.

A 700 30-06 bbl can be rechambered to the H&H. Add one of those in 24" to a magnum action and your set. BTDT. Brass can be problematic (expensive) these days. I'd look for that 1st.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Always thought the 300 H&H was a cool round, eventually want to buy buy myself one. Finding one in Left hand is going to be fun though

 

[BlackRam]

Always thought the 300 H&H was a cool round, eventually want to buy buy myself one. Finding one in Left hand is going to be fun though

Was just saying the same thing on another forum! LOL
Would probably build on a LH Rem 700 BDL with nice wood. Or a LH Sako 85 to have a DM.
A Ruger No.1 in 300 H&H would be cool too!

 

[Rod]

Both beauty rifles. Curious, was the stock cut to accommodate the recoil pad?

300 Win Mag was only offered in the last couple of months of pre-64 production beginning in February of 1963 resulting in only a few thousand ever made. They all came with that Winchester recoil pad that was attached using hidden screws. One way to tell if the gun is still original and not messed with as the recoil pad does not lend itself to remove and replace without leaving tell tale signs.

The last couple of months, of pre-64 production, Winchester used up their remaining gun stocks that had been previously discarded in years back. Ones that needed only small repairs to wood chips or checkering were used up. Mine is one of those stocks showing a full checkered pattern and nicely figured walnut. If I look very close I can spot where a tiny chip was repaired. I owned the rifle for quite some time until i noticed it.

 

[ronecol]

300 Win Mag was only offered in the last couple of months of pre-64 production beginning in February of 1963 resulting in only a few thousand ever made. They all came with that Winchester recoil pad that was attached using hidden screws. One way to tell if the gun is still original and not messed with as the recoil pad does not lend itself to remove and replace without leaving tell tale signs.

The last couple of months, of pre-64 production, Winchester used up their remaining gun stocks that had been previously discarded in years back. Ones that needed only small repairs to wood chips or checkering were used up. Mine is one of those stocks showing a full checkered pattern and nicely figured walnut. If I look very close I can spot where a tiny chip was repaired. I owned the rifle for quite some time until i noticed it.

Interesting. I learned something today.

You have a couple of real treasures there. Congrats. Makes me envious.

 

[dan belisle]

OP ..... The 300H&H really does not offer much over a 30-06 in reality and that's not a bad place to be.

A 700 30-06 bbl can be rechambered to the H&H. Add one of those in 24" to a magnum action and your set. BTDT. Brass can be problematic (expensive) these days. I'd look for that 1st.

I got lucky with the brass, I bought a bunch to make into 7 STW brass back in the 80's. Never ended up using it, so now it gets used for what it was actually made for. - dan

 

[SuperCub]

I got lucky with the brass, I bought a bunch to make into 7 STW brass back in the 80's. Never ended up using it, so now it gets used for what it was actually made for. - dan

I'm good for brass as well. I have 250pc new WW brass and about 50pc that I'm using for load development. Hard to find otherwise.

 

[dan belisle]

I'm good for brass as well. I have 250pc new WW brass and about 50pc that I'm using for load development. Hard to find otherwise.

I have come across nosler brass for it a few times in the last couple years. Very spendy. - dan