Tell me. Why do you like the .300 H&H?
Thanks


PS - I bought one and am liking it.

why?
Does whatever a Magnum 30 cal should do.

Digests about any powder - bullet combo I put thru it.

I like the 26" barrel ( since mine has one".

Feeds butter smooth with that long slender case.

Not many people have one, so always generates lots of chatter about it.

Very accurate in my Pacific Research stocked Sako action.
A bit more energy than a 30-06.
The only rifles I have that are smoother feeding are Mannlicher Schoenauers.
Killed my biggest Whitetail with it.
Nostalgia.

I simply like the nostalgia of it. Combined with a CRF Model 70 or a custom on a CRF/pre-64 70 action (though I would be equally as happy with one on a good Mauser action) and what's not to like...I have two. One a customized pre-64 and the other a Dakota 10. Congrats on your purchase dogcat.

I killed a moose, bear, a couple elk and a handful of mule deer with mine. None of them complained and none escaped so I suppose it's a fine cartridge.

Zeke

Ross,

I think the nostalgia factor and that the 300 H&H being the sister to the 375 Holland making a great 2 gun battery is why it's still popular. Also as stated the tapered 300 H&H case feeds like butter in a slicked up action. Finally it's really not that far behind any other 300 magnum to make any notable difference is performance.

Mark

I just picked up a Remington 700 Classic (1983?) in .300 h&h. Wasn't considering it except I got it with a Leupold for $440.

Having a difficult time finding ammo for it. Will chronograph some loads and decide if it will be trading material for something down the road.

I love the caliber. Cabelas did a limited run of the Ruger #1 with a color case hardened receiver, upgraded wood and 26" barrel with barrel band. I'd rather have it.

Only because it is classic; otherwise, there is no reasoner it to exist. It was developed in 1925 as the Super Thirty and should stay there, except for the fact that it is old/cool. There are much better choices now, if you are just practical.

Happen to have a 1951 Winchester M70 in 300 H&H. Quite accurate. I've carried one for quite a few hunts and never wanted more. I have probably shot more game with the 300 Wby. Mag. and can't see much difference other than a little flatter trajectory.

With handloads it will equal most 300s, and don't forget the extraction ease of that standard case, especially if you get a fractured case..I don't know of a legitamate downside to the 300 H&H. I will take on anyone who comes up with a LEGITAMENT down side..I shot one for many years and wish to hell Id of kept it in that weak moment, and no I never had a head seperation and my cases did not stretch any more than any other 300..It took max loads and only the recent big dogs on the 404 case beat it but by very little..Its condemed by nonsence and balistic masturbation by some "experts"

Thats my story and Im sticking with it and will defend the old girl with all my heart and soul!

I like classic rifles and cartridges. That's why I like my 721 in 300 HH.

Alot of fine art was made in 300 H&H.

Rcraig: A Remington 721 in .300 H&H? No wonder you like yours!

That's a goofy question.

Goofy? Because someone wants input before deciding on a new rifle? I think not.

As a lifelong competitive shooter, I lay great emphasis on flawless functioning. More "modern" cartridges, like the Weatherby Magnums and their offspring, use sharp shoulders to increase powder capacity, and sharp shoulders lead to jams. In my three trips to Africa in which I killed large numbers of plains game with my pre-64 Model 70 Winchester in .300 H&H. I never experienced a jam.

At one point I was called upon to deal with a pack of Cape hunting dogs which had intruded on private land and killed game. I emptied my rifle at them, resulting in four hits and one miss. Three of the hits were scored with the target running at full speed. My rifle functioned, as usual, flawlessly.

I also used the rifle for unsupported snap shots on both greater and lesser kudus, the former at over 100 yards and that latter in the evening twilight, both resulting in one shot kills.

Lawdog, I think Ross knows much more than the question might indicate. In fact it made me chuckle.

I will know a little bit not much about the .300HH. So far, I love it and found the extraction perfect. I like all calibers from 6.5 up to .375HH, but this one is really nice.

Mine will be a model 70 CRF. Looking for ammo, brass right now, especially brass. If you have some good brass, I am all ears and dollars.

Thanks for the comments.

Ross, I have the 300 H&H in a Boddington Ruger No. 1. It's my favorite, bar none.

180 gr TTSX at 3,050fps. Love it.

The only .300 magnums I have ever owned have been chambered in .300 Rem. Ultra Mag.

The other .300 Mags never interested me. For .300s, I have always relied on the '06. If I wanted more, I have always used the .338 Win. Mag.

But then I went with the RUM. First in a post-64 Model 70 classic controlled feed rifle chambered in the .300 RUM by the factory.

It is a sweet looking thing, but my Model 70 classic in .300 RUM will not shoot for shite. I have given up on it.

I need to re-barrel it and of course I am thinking of .404 Jeff, but I am not sure and it is sitting in limbo in the back of the safe.

I have just scoped my other .300 RUM. It's a Christensen Ridgeline. I have not yet taken it to the range but have high hopes.

Christensens come with an MOA guarantee. We shall see. The rifle is light as a whisper and has a threaded muzzle for a brake or suppressor.

Now, earlier this annum, I finally went back to ground zero and was honored to have Matthew Roberts agree to work on building me a .300 H&H Mag. on a Mauser '98 action.

After some reflection, I came to realize that Messrs. Holland & Holland long ago solved the mystery and I am buying the solution.

I hope to hunt this rifle wherever and whenever I can.

Mr. Lexma,
You know where my .300 HH came from. It is a work of art and stunning.
I just need some hand holding to confirm I have fallen for Christie Brinkley and not Billy Joel....

Matt is putting a .275 Rigby together as well....

Again - am hungry for some .300 HH brass or ammo if you know anyone with some extra....

Ross, Michael Robinson here.

I bought a bunch of Nosler premium brass. It ain't cheap but can be had.

John Rigby & Co. in London are building me a .275.

We need to stay away from each other.

You are contagious and dangerous to my retirement....

You're ALL contagious and dangerous to my retirement! Damn!

It is the classic 30 Cal magnum, feed a smooth as hot butter and is an accurate round. and pairs with the 375 for a two gun hunt.

Because they're cool. 1950 Model 70 .300 Magnum, trigger like glass. It's a great old rifle.

There is brass and loaded ammo on Gunbroker. Prices are a little high to ridiculous.

I have a Winchester 70 XTR in 300 with factory deluxe wood (400 made). I shoot the 300 H + H version because it is accurate with 165 grain, 180 grain, 220 grain and even the stash of Barnes Original 250 grain bullets. I can match 300 WM velocity with 180's and under and beat it with 220's and 250's. It is a classic and although not popular by the masses, it does the job if you place the bullet correctly. I load my own and have a fair supply of cases so I do not worry about ammo availability in stores.

The only reason needed to use the 300 H@H over others is because you own one.

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Originally posted by p dog shooter:
The only reason needed to use the 300 H@H over others is because you own one.

Yep, kind of like the various 6.5's and 7mm's out there...

Blondes, brunettes or red heads....

I have one of the Boddington Ruger No 1s in 300 H&H because it is a really good rendition of a traditional single shot.

Mike, we need a like button here. That's a classic for sure.

Some years ago I sold my old beat to hell Win. mod 70 pre64 in 300 H&H with the first stock I ever built on it..sold it on AR, wish the owner/buyer would call me and sell it back to me!! Dont recall who that was btw..

I shoot a .300 H&H (Sako L61R) because it is by far the most accurate and consistent .30 caliber magnum I've ever owned. A 180 Nosler Accubond at 2960 fps groups consistently in 3/4" or less. What else do you want?

When a cartridge is 100 years old and is still respected by PH's, Guides and hunters it needs no defenders. I have owned four Pre 64 Model 70 that I recall, all shot under 1 Moa. Model 721 Remingtons were often even more accurate.

I like the heritage of the round. It's classic. Ballistics are about what I'm looking for - kind of a super hot loaded '06 with low pressure. But more performance can be easily achieved if needed. Very accurate. Flexible with a wide range of bullet weights.

I think the 300 H&H is one of the coolest looking cartridges

Just look at the cartridge. However, don’t buy. The ammo is already too expensive.

Because the long, tapered cases tuck nicely into a leather ammo belt and dont fall out. Its a Quigley thing.
Actually, I've never had a 300 H&H. But if I saw a good deal on one locally I might be tempted to. I'm a sucker for nostalgia.

the best way to get a 300 H&H today is rechamber your 30-06 mod 70 or 98 Mauser..The 300 H&H fetches amazing amounts of cold hard cash.. Now if I can just find a junker with a good barrel..but what will I do with all those loaded and once fired 300 wm cases, like two big coffee cans full and 20 boxes of loaded ammo..damn!