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23 June 2009, 16:42
Ej
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Guys ,
I have the chance to buy a 300 H&H that was built on an enfield action.
Was checked by competant Gunsmith and passed with flying colors.
Does anyone have any exp. with one of these ?
fwiw I can aquire said rifle for under $500 is it a good investment ? I dont recall seeing many for sale and even less on an enfield action.


Africa Bug " Embrace the bite , live for adventure "
EJ Carter 2011
23 June 2009, 17:14
taylorce1
I'd buy it if you want it and you think the price is reasonable. I have a .300 H&H on 1917 Enfield action I paid $99 plus tax for. It will cost me more than $500 to finish it. So if most of the work is done already then I'd say it is a pretty good deal.
23 June 2009, 17:15
jro45
I have the 300 RUM and the 300 Win Both are highly accurate.But no 300H&H. Good luck with yours.
23 June 2009, 18:26
CRUSHER
what does it look like? if it is nice the price looks real good


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23 June 2009, 19:10
CRUSHER
I have one in the classifieds here for sale for more money 300 win with leupold scope and other stuff for you to compair to.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...2711043/m/1721036011


VERITAS ODIUM PARIT
24 June 2009, 03:06
Ej
rifle seems good to go , no cracks in stock etc. might need some tuning by my smith.
Kinda fell in my lap and since I like calibers that say Africa ,guess I'll go for it.
Thanks for the input.


Africa Bug " Embrace the bite , live for adventure "
EJ Carter 2011
24 June 2009, 19:51
impala#03
I HAD A 1917 ENFIELD RECHAMBERED 300 WIN MAG SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I HAD ALL THE USUAL WORK DONE, REAR SITE EARS MILLED OFF, BOLT STRAIGHTNED, FLOO PLATE STRAIGHTNED, AHD RE STOCKED. IT WAS A NICE RIFLE AND SHOT WELL.
24 June 2009, 21:08
Stonecreek
quote:
Originally posted by jro45:
I have the 300 RUM and the 300 Win Both are highly accurate.But no 300H&H. Good luck with yours.


I think your advice must be based on limited experience, or perhaps heresay. There is nothing about the .300 H&H which makes it inherently less accurate than the other .30 magnums, in fact, the reverse may be true to a limited degree.

It was the winning of an early long-range match by the .300 H&H that gave it its start in the U.S. Winchester Model 70 target rifles were extremely popular and sought after in this caliber.

I only have actual shooting experience with two .300 H&H rifles -- a Browning Safari years ago and a Sako that I currently own. All I can tell you is that both shot/shoot better groups than any of the .300 Winchesters or other .30 magnums I have owned.
10 July 2009, 06:25
Ej
It is now mine and at my smith getting some custom work done. The bore and action according to him are absolutely fantastic. The wood is great and the original retooler di a very nice job all way around ,except he never took off the 303 markings.
putting in new trigger,k-cote bbld action in a flat black and jewel bolt and extractor, plus bedding and a muzzle brake (just in case wife wants to shoot it). Merry Christmas to me !
yippee ! will post pics of her when done.


Africa Bug " Embrace the bite , live for adventure "
EJ Carter 2011