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.

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.

I have the 300 RUM and the 300 Win Both are highly accurate.But no 300H&H. Good luck with yours.

what does it look like? if it is nice the price looks real good

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.