Pre 64 Model 70 in 300 H and H

[Lenny Foffa]

I am about to receive my first Pre 64 Model 70, Mfg in 1949, and chambered in 300 H and H . Can any one tell me if Winchester would have added any Free bore to the barrel during that time period?? I am considering starting with light target loads to fire form cases to the old chamber, using 165 Horn SST and 4350 powder. Any thoughts on that ? Thank You all for any advice and suggestions.

 

[HARPERC]

Nice rifles.

Mine was 1937. No free bore, I can't recall having issues reaching lands.

Mostly I used heavier bullets, and H-4831

 

[Lenny Foffa]

Thank You!!! I do have both powders handy !!!

 

[HARPERC]

I'll be curious to hear how it all works out for you. Let me know how the barrel is stamped, I've been wondering when H&H was added.

 

[MagnumManiac]

My father had a 1948 300H&H Model 70, it had normal throating and was very accurate (for the time) with Winchester 180g Power Point ammo.
Only thing, we necked sized only back then with a Lee hand sizer, looked like a priming tool of today, and the cases were difficult to chamber on the third neck sizing. It needed trimming every shot too.
He sold that in 1978, I was 8 and very disappointed, as he sold all of his rifles except a single shot 22 at that time.
Enjoy your new rifle, congrats.

Cheers.