11 January 2004, 03:07
Frank NowakowskiRe: .300 H&H why not?
I tend to like the "classics" and disdain the new whiz bangy rounds like the ultra,ultra shorts, etc.
Have two .300 H&H's a sweet old pre 64Win 70 and a rebarreled Sako. Both shoot very well and have taken several deer and elk over the years. I can easily get 3000 fps with 180 NP's with good accuracy. Can't imagine needing more than that out of any thirty caliber.
FN in MT
10 January 2004, 15:26
BegoodeThe .300 H&H Magnum is it worth pursuing in todays short mag and ultra mag fever?
10 January 2004, 15:41
ForrestBI have one and am building another. The short answer is yes, but only if you're a handloader. Factory loads are scarce and underpowered.
It may not be the most sensible option if you plan on shooting <180 grain bullets. If you plan to shoot 180's, 200's and 220's, it's a classy, traditional solution.
Brass is plentiful, the cartridge is easy to load and usually very accurate. You'll do more trimming than with some less-tapered cases, but I've never been put off by this.
Go for it.
10 January 2004, 15:53
Savage99It's a nice old cartridge that due to the ups and downs of world history survived and hunted in historic Africa and around the world. If you find a M70 or some other fine rifle so chambered then buy it at a fair price.
However if you really need a 300 magnum now then just buy one of the more popular ones. It seems that the 300 WSM is coming on very strong and there are a lot of 300 WM's and 300 Weatherby's out there already.
I wish I could get brass for a .30 Newton. That's the one that I admire from an historical point of view.
10 January 2004, 17:24
kutenaymtnboyJust quickly, off the top of my head, you may be able to make .30 Newton brass from 9.3x64 Brenneke. If not, you could make it from re-formed .300 Win. brass by turning off the belts, forming in the Newton SEATING die and then trimming, fireforming and re-sizing, you may have to do this with a re-size in between. Some experimentation will be required, but, I,m pretty certain it would work.
10 January 2004, 17:39
4bambamMay be a 300 win. short mag'--300 winchester mag'--or a 300 wby might be a more popular choice of caliber's. -Good Luck

10 January 2004, 19:35
Gonzo FreakPowerI'm with ForrestB. If you reload there's no reason not to get a classic like the 300H&H.
Do you have a shot at a good deal, or just wondering if there's any sense to the H&H? I wouldn't be too worried about shooting the 150 or 165gr stuff though. With some experimentation you should still get an accurate load despite the big jump to the rifling.
If you need a 300 Mag and don't reload your best bet is the WinMag. Ammo is available widely, much cheaper than the Wby, it's accurate as hell...on and on.
11 January 2004, 05:01
Mike375Just personal opinion but I think for a 300 H&H to be chosen over 300 Win it needs to be in the right rifle or it is to partner a 375 H&H.
Mike
11 January 2004, 05:20
lb404Like the original 375 H&H, everyone tries to improve on the already perfected rounds. The 300 H&H is a perfect all around caliber. With modern powders you can achieve nearly 300 Weatherby velocity or you can use lower charges and have the equivalent of a hot 30-06. Either way you have a winner.