Retro classic build

[Hdskip]

Well that's how this was termed to me. I recently acquired a 110 barreled action in 30/06. I basically bought this for the action as I have little to no interest in the 06. Nothing wrong with it just has never interested me.. Somewhere out of the back of my mind during the night it occurred to me that I've always sort of wanted a .300 H&H. Never mind that I have no earthly need for one but that seems to have never stopped me before.
This project was going to have to be a low budget deal with me doing all the labor. I ideally would have like to do this on the classic '98 action but none seem to be free right now. So after some searching on several classifieds I have Brass and dies and a Dave Manson reamer on the way. The trigger is sound on this and the barrel has enough profile to it. Stocking it would be probably biggest challenge and nothing suitable popped up. Boyd's didn't really have what I was looking for so I went to Richard's Micro to see what was offered. The African Classic looks pretty close to what I wanted so that is likely going to be the choice in a rather plain walnut. It will add a lot more work to the stock but it ain't my first rodeo and I'm retired and have what I need to do all the woodwork. Since my eye sight ain't what it once was I'm going to forego open sight and go with a scope.
I've only recently joined this forum but have enjoyed lurking and following some threads. I see lots of good information and what appears to be some fine folks. My kinda place. I'm looking forward to being part of this group.






You are only limited by your imagination.

[DocCoffeeKevin]

Welcome HDSKIP
Sounds like you hang around with some enablers, I mean Mentors, as I do.
Will be watching your progress
DocCoffee

[wbm]

Welcome.

I am excited for you! I think the 300 H&H cool factor would be a 10 for sure. Keep us informed on the progress of that.

Did the same thing a few years ago. Found a 110 Flat Back in 30/06. Richards Micro can be a real crap shoot but I got lucky on Numrich and found an OEM Walnut stock for it.

Here is what I ended up with.

[Hdskip]

That's pretty much the thing I'm looking for. Thats a great looking project. Thanks for sharing.

[Dave Hoback]

Very cool. Can’t wait to see your build.

[GaCop]

Good lookin set up "WBM". I look forward to seeing pictures of your completed 300 H&H Hdskip. My wife is from the mountains in western Virginia, a little town, Honaker, in Russel County.

[Hdskip]

Update on this project. Most of the parts are in house. I found a suitable stock at Numrich for a song. Its unfinished but pretty figure. Mason provided a reamer. Let the games begin.

[Hdskip]

Russel county is about 3 hours from me.

[Dave Hoback]

That was one of my first Savages. Had a 111 synthetic stock in 30-06 & a Model 11 in 308, wearing the checkered hardwood. Both were the pre-Accutrigger 90’s “combo” guns, with the 3-9x40 Simmons scopes. LOL! Good times.

So you're all set...all your parts then to get started on your project? Nice! Seriously, don’t you love a gun project? Most fun thing to me.

[Hdskip]

I'm squeezing this one in between 2 other builds I have in process. I've actually wanted this one longer ,just didn't "need" it. That along with my leather projects. I'm sure glad I'm retired!......Otherwise I'd never get done.

[gbflyer]

Great cartridge, I have 2 rifles in 300 H&H. Dave Manson is the finest kind of fellow, could teach a master class in customer service. Excellent choice!

[Hdskip]

I chatted with Dave Manson on end of day on a Friday and my reamer arrived here on following Thursday. Hard to beat service like that. Hats off to him.

[wbm]

Great cartridge

Yep.

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[mattri]

Welcome Hdskip!

Sounds like a very interesting project- cant wait to see how it unfolds.

Forgive me for being obtuse but you have a 30-06, aren't rebarreling it but running in a 300 reamer to rechamber correct?

[Hdskip]

yes that is the plan.

[Hdskip]

As an update on this project , the barrel has been re-chambered with out incident. I'll be modifying the bolt face since there seem to be none available. After that and reassembly of the barreled action I can begin final in-letting and bedding. Also it looks like I will be fabricating a floor plate as none seem to be available either. All in all things are proceeding nicely. As things progress I'll keep you posted.

[Hdskip]

Well I'm making an update on progress on this project. All the modifications to the bolt head were made and turned out well. The most difficult part was the ejector as it needed to be shortened and spring hole plugged and relocated. A stock was secured from Numrich. .I found a left handed stock semi finished stock in pretty figured walnut. I converted it to right hand action and leaving the cheek piece on the right side for my lefthandedness.it has been bedded and test fired . All functions are working well. Work has commenced on finishing the stock. This will be an oil finish and may take several weeks to complete. I'll report back on progress and try to figure out adding pictures.

[efm77]

Nice project! Looking forward to seeing pictures. I didn't see it mentioned though, are you running this as a single shot, or are you lengthening the magazine port and magazine to make it a repeater?

[Dave Hoback]

Very cool. Looking forward to pictures. You have my kind of patience with projects & builds.

BTW, what glass & mounting hardware are you going with on top?

[Hdskip]

I'm using one piece Talley rings and mounts with a vintage Redfield 4x optic.It seemed to be keeping with my theme of a classic rifle. As far as modifying the magazine well I doubt I will do that . My intention is to shoot mainly cast bullets in this. I can seat them deep enough to use the magazine as is. If I use jacketed bullets I will feed it single shot. As far as using this for serious hunting work , that ship has sailed for me due to aging and health issues. This whole project was done basically on a whim just because I can and the challenge for me was to do it as economically (translated cheap) as possible and still be done safely. Doing projects like this brings me enjoyment and keeps me off the streets and out of too much trouble. I'll keep reporting progress as it happens. Thanks for interest and comments.

[dillwt]

Nice, love the old savages,

Here is my retro build. 1966 7mm freshly bedded and almost ready for the tung oil.

[charlie b]

The 300 H&H is one of those that was always near the top of my lists as well. While a nice pre-war mauser action would have been perfect (and very expensive) the Savage will do it justice.

Congrats on the work as well. Was yours a 10 or 12 twist. If you are lucky it's a 12 and you can push cast bullets a bit faster.

Good luck with it.

[Hdskip]

That's a nice looking build, and left handed to boot.

[Hdskip]

Here is an update on the 300 H&H project. With the exception of final finish on the stock everything is finished. Initial testing with cast loads did not make me want to continue. I started working with jacketed bullets . Initial testing started with 150 gr. Sierras. Decent groups were attained around 1.125" I did some trigger adjusting then tried some 168 gr Nosler BTHP match bullets to test for accuracy. The Nosler manual listed H4350 as most accurate powder with those . I started with 66.5 grs. of that. The initial group of 5 shots was around 5/8". So I can assume it has some accuracy potential. I will now be moving to closest hunting bullet I have on hand to try a similar load. I have 165 Sierras and 165 Speers in my inventory so will try those first. That is about as up to date that I can relate now. Hopefully more good news to follow soon. Hunting season is getting close.

[DocCoffeeKevin]

Time for some Pictures of Gary's Project. He can explain them