Delightful Reading -- .300 H&H

[lotech]

I've had one .300 H&H, a pre-'64 Model 70. A very accurate rifle, but too much kick of me; finally sold it. The alleged improvements on the cartridge, in the form of most other .300 magnums, weren't enough to negate the use of the original.

 

[FNSafari]

I've had one .300 H&H, a pre-'64 Model 70. A very accurate rifle, but too much kick of me; finally sold it. The alleged improvements on the cartridge, in the form of most other .300 magnums, weren't enough to negate the use of the original.

Agreed. But, new seems to trump old, established designs hands down. Marketing rules the world.

 

[lotech]

Agreed. But, new seems to trump old, established designs hands down. Marketing rules the world.

You're right. Many prefer new, even if it's only a change and not an improvement.

 

[Chappy]

I had one built this year to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the H&H!

I picked up this model 70 chambered in 7mm STW to use for the magnum length action for cheap ($600 or $700). I dropped it off and had Shawn true up the face and install a Brux #3 barrel finished at 26". He bedded the action into this McMillan Pre-64 with the updated McWoody design and cerekoted the barreled action and the PTG oberndorf bottom metal. When I received it from him I installed a Timney trigger set at 2 pounds and mounted up a NF NXS 2.5-10x32mm scope in Warne rings and bases.

I built a load that is a solid 1/2 minute rifle to 600 yards (furthest I will shoot on game).

The load:
Hornady Prepped .300 H&H Brass
71.6 gr H4831 Powder
Federal 215M Primer
180 gr Barnes TTSX
CBTO 2.930" OAL~3.560"ish

Velocity on 15 shots
Average 2966.2 FPS
Extreme Spread 17.6 FPS
Standard Deviation 6.5 FPS

The only thing that I would change on this rifle is the barrel contour or the stock fill or both. This setup came in right at 9 pounds 9 ounces. It's a little heavier than I thought it would be, but still a huntable weight. I was shooting more for in the 8 to 8.5 pound range. But that extra pound sure makes this rifle recoil nicely on the bench. Its very comparable to a 8.5 pound 30-06 I have.

 

[Chappy]

Giving an update on my 300 H&H build from the previous post above, I filled my cow elk tag here in MT last Sunday. The first shot was right at 513 yards with her quartering towards me. That shot hit a bit high, though lethal, I don't take a chance on elk. My 2nd shot sailed over her back and I had a case head separation on that shot. Was able to get everything clear and send the 3rd and final shot squarely through both front shoulders at 458 yards. That put her down for good!

 

[ISS]

Yes! on OM70's in 300 Magnum! I have three, one is a 99% original, the second is a barreled action I stuck in a synthetic stock. The last one is a 98 switch barrel in 300/375.
I am hoping to get out and do some more load development soon...
Where did you get that beautiful stock? Just gorgeous!
Rich