Buying 300 H&H Rifle!

[Marplot]

A friend just won this at an auction. Offering it to me for $600. What do you think? I do reload and are interested in target/game and possibly longer range shooting. Always had an nostalgia for 300 H&H.

Cal. 300 H&H Mag. S# 218413. Bbl. 26" E.R. Shaw sporter profiled without provision for sights; bottom has F, D, A & T arranged like compass points, "GD 292" plus Shaw marking. Left side at stock line has caliber marking; right side has . L. VERDIANI TOLEDO OH" (no readably available internet info). Extremely well done custom with many popular and classic alterations. Rear sight area filled and profiled like Remington Model 30S; Weaver style scope bases. Stepped floorplate / trigger guard has been straightened with sporter taper applied to trigger guard. Altered to cock on opening with Dayton Traister Mark II adjustable trigger. Bolt is matching electro pencil numbered having handle reshaped to pleasing profile relieved for scope clearance; retains original safety. Exceptional satin finished stock (14" LOP) with Monte Carlo profile, highly figured butt area, black Decelerator solid pad, very fine cut borderless checkering with extended panel points, squared forend contour (flat bottom), dual stock reinforcement bolts, classic 2 screw retained inletted sling bases, Brownell Latigo sling having Uncle Mike's swivels, fully glass pillar bedded (and well fitted), hardwood spacers plus Rosewood forend tip and scalloped metal grip cap having indexed retaining screw. Nice classic custom rifle in a great all-purpose classic caliber.

 

[BAKPAKR]

If you are seriously considering the rifle, you had better snatch up some of the brass @RavenRocksPrecision just posted. It has been pretty rare lately.

 

[Tiny Tim]

Hard not to believe its not worth the price. If you like it and the caliber, go for it. But understand, brass and/or ammo may be difficult to obtain.

 

[mtbullet1]

don't know what action it built on, but sounds like nice rifle, i have 3 of the .300 H&H, and really like them. sounds like well worth the $600

 

[wildcat westerner]

An added benefit of most military conversions, and pre .64 Model 70's, is extra magazine capacity. MY Model 70 and a Springfield both held an extra cartridge in the .300 H&H chambering.

 

[ducky]

don't know what action it built on, but sounds like nice rifle, i have 3 of the .300 H&H, and really like them. sounds like well worth the $600

It's its built on a M1917 Enfield action from description, but it could also be P14 action. Since the description says "rear sight area filled" this leads me to believe it's a Winchester or Eddystone action. The Remington actions didn't have the "Duck Pond" in the rear reciever ring that is often filled ("Rear sight area filled and profiled") in a custom rifle. It has had the "perch belly" removed (trigger guard has been straightened) from the the magazine as well. I do belive it'll handle 5 cartridges down the magazine, I haven't pulled my .300 H&H out in a few years.

My .300 H&H rifle is built on a M1917 Winchester action, I found it mostly done in a LGS for $100. Bolt face and feed rails reworked, COO conversion, TG straightened and chambered in .300 H&H. All I had to find was a scope base that fit, and I took the modifed military stock off and added a Richard's laminate stock. I added a Timney trigger later on as I never liked the military two stage.

It's a decent rifle, and accurate. However, it could use some more finishing touches. Like having the barrel filled where the front sight was removed from the original military barrel, duck pond filled, and a new metal finish or coating. My biggest issue is the weight of the rifle, it would be better served as a big bore DGR rifle.

With the 26" barrel and tipping the scales at 10 lbs. It really isn't suited for the types of hunting I mainly do, mountain wilderness hunts or stand/blind whitetail hunts. It's more suited to a plains game style hunt. As it's just heavier than I want to pack chasing mule deer and elk, or try to maneuver in a blind or tree/tower stand. I've used it on a couple pronghorn hunts and one mule deer, and I liked the pronghorn hunts with it a lot better.

The question is do you just want a .300 H&H to own it, or do you want to use it? There is nothing wrong with either reason. However, if you want to hunt with it, my best advice is to look at what you mainly use. If it doesn't fit with what you normally use, it'll just sit in your safe. If you want to have a sporterized military surplus rifle to take to the range and shoot targets occasionally, clean , and show off occasionally then it's a good rifle.

The price is far under cost to build.

 

[RavenRocksPrecision]

If you are seriously considering the rifle, you had better snatch up some of the brass @RavenRocksPrecision just posted. It has been pretty rare lately.

Thanks for the tag. That brass won't last the rest of the week at this rate. It's probably one of the rarest things we've gotten in.

 

[Marplot]

I am having it shipped to me tomorow!

Just bought 2x 50ct Norma Brass for 300H&H $179. Incl shipping pd by my VISA. I have heard that Norma brass is very good! Now I need some Reloading Dies

Thanks for the tip about Raven Rocks! I took your advice and moved quickly!

He is suggesting I install a Tactical Muzzle Break for shooting with a bi-pod on the ground or off a bench (doesn't have downward relief holes that blow up dirt). Could tame this down a bit.

Here are some pictures of the rifle.

 

[Marplot]

He has a scope I could get from him:
"I also had Leupold make me Custom Turrets for here at "sea level" All three Custom Turrets are set for these easily reproducible rounds. I may even have some extra 300 H&H brass.

I'd sell you the like new custom scope with three Custom Turrets for . $600.00"

He is a very good friend and I have bought some excellent guns from him.

 

[mtbullet1]

Think you will like it !

 

[mtbullet1]

with168 to 180 I don't need brake

 

[Marplot]

If you are seriously considering the rifle, you had better snatch up some of the brass @RavenRocksPrecision just posted. It has been pretty rare lately.

Took your advice and bought 100 Norma Brass! On the way to me.

 

[Marplot]

Thanks for the tag. That brass won't last the rest of the week at this rate. It's probably one of the rarest things we've gotten in.

I ordered 100ct! Today.

 

[wildcat westerner]

****! What a beautiful rifle. Puts 99% of most military surplus rifles to shame! A craftsman with pride assembled that rig. The stock is beautiful but the Weatherby like lines makes me wonder, who ever made a stock shaped like this: ( Bishop, Fajen, Herters?) Could the gunsmith have completely made the stock from a blank ? You stole that weapon, its chambering adds to its uniquenesss.