Need/want 300 H & H Mag

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12 March 2009, 20:16

Larry Sellers

Need/want 300 H & H Mag

I would really like to have a 300 H & H. Preferably a bolt gun, but a single shot might work as well. Any leads on current production guns in this round? What would be an alternate solution for a rechambering or rebarreling of something else out there? Looking at the end product having barrel band, express sights, three stage safety, wood stock. I have never built up or changed a current rifle to a new configuration so all help/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Larry Sellers

12 March 2009, 20:31

butchloc

i got an idea - cabellas in owatonna has the prettiest new hi wall from ballard in 300 H&H for only 8000. You could buy it and then when you'd rather have a bolt, sell it to me for half price so i could afford it

12 March 2009, 20:41

TC1

I went with a M70 and had it rebarreled to a .300 H&H It's worked great for about 7 years now.

Anther option and I've always' thought this would be soo nice would be to buy a Ruger 1A (light sporter) in .30-06 and have it rechambered to .300 H&H. I don't think it would be a huge under taking

12 March 2009, 20:46

blackbearhunter

I have a very nice,clean,original winchester pre-64 model 70 300H&H for sale,PM sent.

12 March 2009, 20:54

Idaho Sharpshooter

I know this is a silly answer, but why not just order one from CZ?

Rich
Buff Killer

12 March 2009, 20:56

dogcat

Even worse, why not just use a .300 Win Mag? More ammo out there, cheaper to shoot, shoots really well and hard.

12 March 2009, 20:57

Larry Sellers

Rich,

Must admit this is an option I am considering. Haven't heard back from you on the .404, any interest?

Larry Sellers

quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
I know this is a silly answer, but why not just order one from CZ?

Rich
Buff Killer

12 March 2009, 21:15

TC1

Here's another option
http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti...m.asp?Item=124702961

When you price the CZ you'll understand.

12 March 2009, 22:49

Winchester 69

How about re-barreling a 7mm Mag to 300 Ruger?

13 March 2009, 03:09

taylorce1

Larry,

Sent you a PM on a project rifle I have.

13 March 2009, 05:47

jimatcat

i picked up a gorgeous 300 H&H in a supergrade m70 a couple months ago for $1400...its got a griffin & howe quick detach side mount scope on it with a lyman alaskan.... serial number range puts it about 1949....barrel is marked .300 mag, winchester changed that to .300 h&h in 1951 (i think)....this rifle has alaska or africa plains game written all over it...these rifles are out there, just gotta find them... for me, it was love at first sight!!!!...

13 March 2009, 08:06

Idaho Sharpshooter

Larry,

I am working out the minor details (She who must be appeased) and hope to have our deal put together shortly.

Rich
Buff Killer

13 March 2009, 16:55

Terry Blauwkamp

Larry:

Did you get my PM ?

Terry

13 March 2009, 19:46

Larry Sellers

Thanks to all that responded. I bought a really nice piece from a fellow AR member and will post details later. Thanks again.

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

14 March 2009, 05:50

Magnum Hunter1

I just last week bought a 1951 vintage Model 70 in 300 H&H. It needs a rear sight but I am kind of excited about getting to shoot it. I got it to complement my M-70 .375 H&H to take as a pair to Africa when I go again.

14 March 2009, 08:59

Dr. Lou

quote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
Even worse, why not just use a .300 Win Mag? More ammo out there, cheaper to shoot, shoots really well and hard.

If Larry has to explain it, you wouldn't understand.

14 March 2009, 19:51

Larry Sellers

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Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
quote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
Even worse, why not just use a .300 Win Mag? More ammo out there, cheaper to shoot, shoots really well and hard.

If Larry has to explain it, you wouldn't understand.

14 March 2009, 20:38

MCA man

There is a brand new Ruger 1-H in .300 H&H sitting on the rack in my local gunshop. It's one of their current five gun set of so-called African rifles. I bought the .450-400 NE of the set. I believe there is a 7x57mm and .470 yet to come.
LLS

15 March 2009, 05:32

Dr. Lou

Larry, I assume you already know the attributes of both 300 WM and 300 H&H. If you have to explain why you want the H&H over the WM, then most wouldn't understand the intangible benefits of owning a classic cartridge over one that is more readily available and rather mundane in comparison. Lou

15 March 2009, 06:52

Idaho Sharpshooter

it's the same thing as owning a Harley-Davidson instead of a honda goldwing. My plan is to get one from CZ by fall or early winter.

Rich
Kill them with style...

15 March 2009, 07:14

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
I would really like to have a 300 H & H. Preferably a bolt gun, but a single shot might work as well. Any leads on current production guns in this round? What would be an alternate solution for a rechambering or rebarreling of something else out there? Looking at the end product having barrel band, express sights, three stage safety, wood stock. I have never built up or changed a current rifle to a new configuration so all help/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Larry Sellers

Rem M-700 magnums (7mm rem mag etc) will handle the .300 H&H....but rebarreling is in order!

I see M-721s in .300 H&H on occasion....not a bad rifle....I sure like mine!~ Cabela's in Syndey had one the other day!

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15 March 2009, 07:49

Larry Sellers

Yes Dr., spoken like a true intangible benefits lover. I also have a 375 H & H instead of a .375 Ruger, and a 9.3 X 62, 9.3 X 74R and on and on. Maybe the same applies to these choices as well, huh?

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
Larry, I assume you already know the attributes of both 300 WM and 300 H&H. If you have to explain why you want the H&H over the WM, then most wouldn't understand the intangible benefits of owning a classic cartridge over one that is more readily available and rather mundane in comparison. Lou

15 March 2009, 11:30

Dr. Lou

"I also have a 375 H & H instead of a .375 Ruger, and a 9.3 X 62, 9.3 X 74R and on and on. Maybe the same applies to these choices as well, huh?"

Yep, great minds think alike. Lou

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
Larry, I assume you already know the attributes of both 300 WM and 300 H&H. If you have to explain why you want the H&H over the WM, then most wouldn't understand the intangible benefits of owning a classic cartridge over one that is more readily available and rather mundane in comparison. Lou

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15 March 2009, 13:37

Dr. Lou

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
"I also have a 375 H & H instead of a .375 Ruger, and a 9.3 X 62, 9.3 X 74R and on and on. Maybe the same applies to these choices as well, huh?"

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
Larry, I assume you already know the attributes of both 300 WM and 300 H&H. If you have to explain why you want the H&H over the WM, then most wouldn't understand the intangible benefits of owning a classic cartridge over one that is more readily available and rather mundane in comparison. Lou

Yep, great minds think alike. Lou

15 March 2009, 18:00

TC1

Well, my thinking was to boiling it down to not buying a rifle at all and just buying your meat at the grocery store.

Here is the one I mentioned above. Just for inspiration. 300 H&H on a M70 Classic. It started life as a 7Mag

Terry