I was wondering if anyone has seen one of these and how nice they are in person? I know they were made with Sako actions but were they also made with FN Mauser actions? Is the checkering pressed or cut and how well do they shoot? THANKS!

I think you are lost... H&R rifles are not made with sako actions or fn actions.. they are made with H&R single shot receivers only....

steve

IIRC, the H&R Model 300 series of rifles was made from about 1965 to about 1980 using both FN Mauser and Sako actions. The "Ultra" rifles in this series used both short and medium length Sako actions. I think that there was also a full-stock carbine (Ultra 301?) that used the FN Mauser action for cartridges such as the .30-06 and the Sako L579 action for cartridges such as the .308 Win. Hope this helps.

The only H&R bolt actions I have ever handled were the 300 Ultra series and the three that I had my hands on were on the Sako actions. Great look, fit and finish. I believe they had hand cut checkering. Not sure when they stopped importing them, maybe in the late 70's. Wouldn't mind picking one up sometime though.

Steve E......

From 1968 to 1976, Harrington and Richardson produced the H&R Model 317 UltraWildcat rifle on the Sako L461 action. The calibers were 17/223, 223, 222, and 17Rem. They had cut checkering, with basketweave carving on the 317P(presentation) grade rifle. I've collected/traded a few dozen of these beautiful little rifles over the years. A historical note......H&R bought the rights to the O'Brien Rifle Co., shortly before producing the model 317's.

H&R made the Model 300/301/330/370 rifles on the FN action(long), and Sako L579 action(medium). Any more info, and I'll have to go back and check my old catalogs.

Sadly.........these fine rifles were discontinued shortly before H&R closed it's doors, the first time, many years ago.

Hope this helps......

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Kevin Gullette

Thanks for all the help! I knew about the Sako action but not the FN!

I've got a H&R 300 in 300 Win Mag I haven't used in over 25 years. It is in pretty damn good condition as I recall just sits in the save now. Has Redfield one piece base and rings.

Anyone interested in it for say $425?

The H & R bolts were really nice rifles, as Kevin describes. I think they also used an L61R Sako on some of their long-action rounds, but most of them were made on the FN Mauser. The checkering was definately cut (except for the bargain model which had no checkering -- better than pressed at least). The biggest drawback to the larger calibers was that the longest barrel cataloged was a 22" in both standard and magnum. These shorter barrels (actually, in-between in my opinion) were in vogue in the late 60's. How about it, Elkslayer, am I correct that your .300 is equipped with a 22" barrel?

H & R also marketed a semi-automatic during the same era called the "Ultra-auto" somewhat reminiscent of the Winchester 100, and chambered in .243 and .308.

Sure are, it has a 22" bbl.

I HAVE 5 ULTRA 300'S & 1 330..5 WITH FN ACTIONS & 1 IN A SAKO.. THEY ARE ALL ABOUT 1" GUNS AND LIKE OTHER THINGS WE LIKE LOOK BAD FEEL VERY GOOD.. THE ONLY SHORT COMING OTHER THAN THEIR LOOKS IS THE FLAT BOLT ON THE ULTRA FN MODELS.. I BOUGHT THE 330 FOR $295 AND THE 300'S FROM $300-325 ON THE INTERNET I THINK THEY ARE A VERY GOOD DEAL AT THIS PRICE..MY HUNTING PARTNER HAS A FACTORY ORIGINAL 301 CARBINE WITH A UNMARKED MKX ACTION THAT IS WELL FINISHED AS A FN BUT WITH BETTER BOTTOM METAL..IT SHOOTS 3/4" 5 SHOT GROUPS..SO THEY WERE MADE WITH FM, SAKO AND MKX ACTIONS..