Opinions on good action for 300 H&H project
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Someday I'll build a 300 H&H and it won't be on a push feed.
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Ardent
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That was sound logic, if you ask me- you can sleep well, a double is twice the rifle at a dozen times the price. And price is just a collection of made up numbers, two barrels is for real!
maybe we can even ask Guntech to work on CRF 300hh ....third that
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I'm building a CRF 6.5x55 first.What do you guys think about using a Ruger MkII magnum action for the 300 H&H?
I have one for 30-06 build and I love it; no issues whatsoever with it.
I'm glad I found your thread as I have been thinking/obsessing of a 300 H&H build as well since a family friend told me about it. I love the whole 'African safari / Holland and Holland' thing about it.
My only hestitation is I don't reload and commercial ammo doesn't seem all that readily available.
What do you guys think about using a Ruger MkII magnum action for the 300 H&H?
very good but heavy and again only for right handed people ....
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BigUglyMan
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You gonna build a 300 H&H that can sit in the safe next to your almost never fired Wagner?
I can't believe no one has suggested an old Sako, anything from the L61R to the A V, long enough from the get go and super slick and a very aesthetically pleasing action. Not too super pricey and they hold 4 belted cases under and are all steel....no plastic anywhere. I also just looked at my Supergrade 30-06 and it would be an easy rechamber and open the rails a bit at the back. the action is long enough as I made a 340 on one a couple years back.
You have to be careful BO56, as the 300 H&H may not hold down under the rails of an action set up for a Wby or even 300 WM, the rails may be too wide at the front to properly hold the cartridges down. That's why I would be very tempted to start with a Win/FN Supergrade 30-06 or a Sako 30-06 (both come with 24" barrels as well) and just rechamber and open the bolt face (very easy on either of these rifles) and then custom work the rails until you get perfect holding and feeding. Just my $.02
You have to be careful BO56, as the 300 H&H may not hold down under the rails of an action set up for a Wby or even 300 WM, the rails may be too wide at the front to properly hold the cartridges down. That's why I would be very tempted to start with a Win/FN Supergrade 30-06 or a Sako 30-06 (both come with 24" barrels as well) and just rechamber and open the bolt face (very easy on either of these rifles) and then custom work the rails until you get perfect holding and feeding. Just my $.02
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Appreciate the advice on that C-FBMI. I had not thought of that, so out of curiosity I just put five 300 H&H rounds in my CZ 550 in 458wm to see if they would stay down. They stayed in nice and tight and feed flawlessly. Other actions may be different though. None the less I have a few more options to look for now.
I haven't done a 300 H&H there BO56, just playing devil's advocate but in some actions I think it may be a problem. Best to do exactly what you have done and see how they sit and feed before relegating a donor and doing work for naught.
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pre 64 M70 barreled by POAckley...should never have sold it ..oh well
pre 64 M70 barreled by POAckley...should never have sold it ..oh well
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I recently bought a Weatherby Vanguard action and stock from Rembo here. It is going to become either a 300 H&H or a 340 Weatherby.
The magazine is already the correct length, the bolt face right, and I expwect it will feed as well as the SAKO.
Ted
The magazine is already the correct length, the bolt face right, and I expwect it will feed as well as the SAKO.
Ted
