Savage / Stevens 30-30

[Iron Glove]

Thinking about getting a Savage 340 / Stevens 325 in 30-30 as a truck gun / back up / wife's gun kinda thing.
Anyone have any experience / comments, whatever?
Thanks.

 

[Red foreman]

My buddy has the 340,it shoots straight and has taken A LOT of game over the years.He's left it open sights,got it from his grandfather.

 

[6.5x55swm]

had one for a few years and never had a problem, worked every time and shot very good

 

[senior]

Had a Stevens & wasn't impressed. Rough...rough action, & pointed bullets had to be loaded deep to cycle thru the mag

 

[kamlooky]

I would suggest a 94 or a 336.
You can wear a Stetson either way.

 

[madtrapper143]

I shoot a Savage 340 in .30-30. It is very accurate and carries well. I shoot Hornady lever evolution ammo to good effect. Suggestion: look for an older one with a walnut stock (looks nice) make sure it is factory d and t for a peep. Mount a Williams peep (still made) and you will have a very nice truck you may hunt with more than you think.

Darryl

 

[Iron Glove]

I would suggest a 94 or a 336.
You can wear a Stetson either way.

Already have a 336, want something else to play with and try out some handloads on.

 

[homeboy1]

I owned a Savage 340. Good little gun. Shot real well, better than my lever action. It would make a great quad or truck gun and you can still find cheap ammo at Walmart, under $20. I've seen some pretty good 340s for sale lately on the EE. Once this registry business goes south I think you will see lots of them available. My father in law has used that gun for many many years to harvest deer in Saskatchewan. Good luck.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

I've had Savage 340's in .22 Hornet & 30-30 Win. and they were good,
honest huntin' guns that were easy to tune up for the job.
A good peep sight or proper scope set-up works wonders over the cheapy
factory sights. Follow with a trigger job and good bedding of the action and
you end up with a nice rifle, providing that the barrel is in primo condition
of course.

 

[snowshoe]

I have had a few over the years and still have the one that I shot my first deer with 39 years ago. They are ok, but for the price I see them go for you might as well get a new Savage Edge.

 

[Rocket Surgery]

I was thinking of selling my model 94 and getting one of those Savage 340's. i'm guessing they're more accurate and less complicated to tear down

 

[leadchucker62]

savage 340 .30-30

good day everyone.
i have a savage 340 in 30-30 and i just love it,it is a 1953 vintage gun with a very nice walnut stock.
it's very accurate and easy to carry.
heres a couple of pics

enjoy


Z

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Nice 340 and good lookin' stock wood.
I now want another 340......Dang-it!