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I have a EARLY pre64 Winchester rifle, barrel is marked 300 magnum. I have not shot this rifle it sits in the back of the safe. I want to cast the chamber to double check size what is a good product to use for this?


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Cerrosafe.
 
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If it’s an early gun, and by early as in pre war early, you have a 300H&H
 
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it has a post war type safety but you are correct I believe chambers 300hh just like butter


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A .300 H&H would not chamber a .300 Win magnum rifle, nor would a .300 Win Mag chamber a .300 H&H rifle. If it chambers a .300 H&H round then you're good. Of course, some clever prior owner could have rechambered to .300 WBY without marking it, but you're still good shooting .300 H&H in it which will simply blow out to conform to the WBY chamber.
 
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I have a pre64 that was rechambered to 300 Weatherby Mag, which was not uncommon. Mine is correctly marked.

If it bothers you and you are unsure a cast is an easy solution. If you don't like the idea of cerrosafe you can use sulphur. Some mix in graphite with the sulphur. Google how to do it.
 
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You have a 300 H&H, Only the 300 H&H was marked 300 Magnum, all 300 Win mags were marked 300 win mag. but if you have doubts run it by a gunsmith and he can advise you. BTW at one time the 300 H&Hs were marked 300 magnum for a sales pitch to the then public as I recall. then later on marked 30 H&H...You stipulate early, is your gun pre war or pre 64 or has it been rechambered is your question to be?


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It does not have the pre war safety however the serial number looks pretty low. also the stock is low comb for iron sites


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According to Rule Winchester changed the caliber stamping in 1950. 1950's production started at 131730.
 
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I would trade you my high comb stock in ecellent condition for your low comb stock? I shoot irons a lot and I shoot scopes with low comb stocks quite well.. sofa


Ray Atkinson
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I'm going to keep this one as is. I do have a low comb stock (well used) from another pre64 rifle it however was a non magnum action. It also had a bull barrel but its uncut with the metal butt plate. I would sell. I can send you pictures. Like I said well used. It was from Alaska goat gun lots of miles. I ended up pulling the action and rebarreling/restocking it.


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Thanks for the offer but I need a near new trade.


Ray Atkinson
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