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- You don't have to spend a fortune to have a wonderful rifle. These Savages under various brand names are tanks and not to be confused with junk guns - these are accurate, tough, affordable and have the hunting "soul" in them. You'll never regret buying one.
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When I was young guy, we had a Savage 340 in .22 Hornet in one of our trucks on the family ranch. They were there for general purposes but mostly for shooting coyotes when we saw them.
One day, while putting out cattle feed, a 7 point buck came out of the brush to see what was going on. The deer were not particularly alarmed by us working in the pastures and seeing us driving around to put out feed or other chores. Deer season was open and I had tags on my license. The .22 Hornet is a "legal" cartridge for deer hunting in Texas.
I casually walked around to the door and got the rifle out of the truck, took a rest on the edge of the truck bed, and dropped the buck with one shot.
That is not to endorse the .22 Hornet as a deer cartridge, but it will work and the Savage 340 is NOT a "junk gun". They were/are a very good value for the money, accurate, reliable and durable. My brother inherited that Savage rifle. I you find one for a good price, in good shape, grab it!
Another rifle that was equivalent to it, and was considered "junk" at one time also, was the Remington 788. Another great rifle.
Excellent and true gary K - the 340 and the 788 do everything one needs a rifle to do. The 340 in .222 can be astonishingly accurate and 788s are known for the quality and accuracy they deliver out of all proportion to their price. Thanks for the note.
I have the Stevens variant in 30-30, and a savage one in .222! Love them both. One for coyotes and groundhogs, and one for whitetail!
finally a gun you're showing that I can actually afford. Great informative lesson as always, Thank you.
Hi Svern - I'm so happy with this Savage - wonderful rifle.
An excellent example of what makes THIS my favourite TH-cam (Rifle) channel. I clarify that this is my "go to" channel for rifles, because I’m not going to learn much about, or find any historical Formula 1/Le Mans races here. Who was the first to comment on Sven's message? "USOG"/Mike. The man’s got class, and a fantastic variety of rifles! A bolt action 30/30? That’s so crazy, it’s GREAT!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns And I`m so jealous, Savage/Stevens went up in value in Canada up to 500$ CAN now. Great channel, I always check out your videos before purchasing any firearm.
I have had a little Savage 340 .222 for 50 years don't use it much anymore. Can also say it is one of the best firearms I have every put to my shoulder. It was used when I got hold of it and works like a piece equipment should. Also like to say Thank You.
I used to kinda want a savage 340 or a variant of it in 30-30. Seen a few in 222 but not ran into any 30-30s in any shape to buy. I like the idea of reloading it and being able to use spire points unlike in levers.
Cleaning up one in 30-30 looks to be neglected but serviceable.
You should have gotten the 222, I have a 340 in it and it’s my favorite hunting rifle
150 grain spire point over a solid dose of reloder 7 powder... I've taken Montana mule deer out to 200 yards.....
Got one that my grandpa handed down that’s never done anything except sit in it’s original leather sheath. He wasn’t a hunter so I’m not sure why he had it. Cool rifle though
This was a very popular low cost rifle back in the 60's and 70's. And to attest to that, at least in my neck of the woods, it was VERY rare to find one used. A testament to how well they were liked. I always wanted one but it was put lower on my list of " want to get firearms " and by the time I got around to it they were out of production. I would have loved to have gotten one in .222 Rem or .22 Hornet. I've had a few come by but I couldn't entice the owners to give them up. Whenever the 340 comes up in conversation the one detractor statement that's made is always about the open receiver bridge and the issue of not easily being able to mount a scope. Many aftermarket gizmos have touted the ability to solve the problem but few even came close. So what you generally see, especially with the older guns are attempts by kitchen table gunsmiths and smiths not up to the task trying to drill and tap the left side of the receiver for some variety of scope mount. This generally leads to off center holes, elongated holes, holes with broken taps, poorly placed holes and another redrilled one, scratching due to a wandering bit, holes not square to the receiver or drilled with a hand drill and many other disasters. Of course, before any holes are drilled a base and ring combination that fits and allows for propper sighting and clearance must be found. I would recommend #6 - 48 screws only because any cartridges for this rifle are low recoiling and the larger #8 screws are not warranted. Drilling into rounded stock is always tricky so after carefully marking , and triplechecking hole placement an auto center punch should be used. The barelled action alone should be jiggled up to sit flat and securely to the work platform of your drill press. A short stub drill bit should be used to prevent wandering, and go slow DON'T rush. When tapping, a tap guide is recommended. Or as I often do, leaving the action on the drill press, chuck your tap and lower it to the work and hand turn the chuck to tap your hole. Use plenty of E-Z TAP lube and go slow DON'T rush. You must also decide if you want a blind hole or a through hole. If a through hole is elected, you must insure that your base mounting screws do not enter the inside of rhe receiver and bind the action. They must be checked and if need be filed flush with the receiver wall. It's good practice to degrease all and put red Loctite on the threads, but clean the excess from the inside and leave the bolt out until it's cured. All in all these were fine entry level and economy centerfire rifles the were very well liked. Yes the trigger is far from match grade, and there was only so much that could help it. But if you know what you are doing, and I emphasize KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, some stoning can help a bit to improve it. Thanks for this video Mike, it's funny how rough cheap rifles like this always seem to hold a special place for most of us. Savage and Stevens are overlooked and have made so many great firearms and in terrific numbers. Your bound to run into one of them in most any gun shop.
I've known quite a few subsistence hunters and believe most internet gun junkies would be upset to know the cost and type of rifles they used.Not just that but the appearance. The appearance of a gun carried and used every day for decades, rain, snow, mud, dirt, dings, dents etc can be shocking. They cared about function.
Good words. Living life as apposed to accumulating wealth in preparation for living is something we all have to choose between - at least to some extent.
Very good words!
"I always bring out the gold standard..." :) Rightfully so. I always get a smile somewhere along the line in all of your videos. Thank you very much for putting in the effort to share your firearm knowledge.
This is my favourite TH-cam "Rifle" channel...particularly because it’s dedicated to rifles, (a lot of rifles), and Mike makes a concerted effort to answer questions about/requests for certain guns. I fail to understand why anyone would give this a "thumbs down", and can only guess that the people who did were angry that Mike was showing an inexpensive rifle. "Even 'worse', it’s shooting a round meant for a Lever gun!", I jest. It’s a bit more interesting-to me-that this bolt action rifle is chambered in 30/30. Cool rifle, I’d love to have one in my little locker. Thanks, Mike!
Hello B. Frew! My friend - hope you are keeping well and all is good. Thanks for your kind words. Truly, I don't mind if people give me a thumbs down. Some people left messages that they hate me and hate guns. That's okay - I don't hate them or have any bad feelings at all. We're all just trying to make it through and do some good - all the things that you know. Hope to meet you soon and I wish you the very best.
I love my Savage 340 30-30. I found it in my Grandmother's closet after she passed away. It has served me well for many years and will be passed on to my Son.
Such a useful, accurate, easy to use rifle. I'm glad you have one. They were so good - of course the manufacturer had to stop making them. Wonderful rifle to last for generations.
Wow, I had one of those 30-30 Savage bolt guns like the one you displayed. Cool gun but some guy offered me way more than what I had in it so it went down the road. Mine was as accurate as any of my 94's have been, great for close areas of 100 yards and closer. Thanks for jarring my memory.
I have a 340 30-30win dad bought in '50 or '51. The rifle still wears dad's M1 Garand sling from the war. Rifle has brought down countless whitetail and the three moose he drew upon. For me, it has harvested several whitetail, numerous wild dogs at long range, and five head-shot bears to date. I can drive nails with it's adjustable ramp sight. It's much more comfortable to shoot than the M14's I was issued or the M44 Mosin I once owned. Although it's nothing fancy, I will never buy any other hunting rifle. It was dad's favorite. Although he owed his life to an M1 and talked highly of them, he loved this 340. My only beef is the small magazine capacity, not very handy for packs of wild dogs, but my old 1970 armalite "A1" is great for that
Hi Stuff - that is the kind of thing I really like to read about. I've run into so many that have used a Savage 99 or 340, or an old Winchester Model 70 or Rem. 700 ADL - for everything - for decades and a couple of generations; just goes to show how much good rifles can do and for a very long time. I'm not sure about some of the new rifles though.
good video. I have a Savage 340 in 30/30 and it's an older one, made about 1950 as near as I can tell. I found it in the gun & pawn shop that I frequent, $ 200 bucks out the door and was glad to get it. It sat in the rack for a long time no one wanted it, but I did. I can only imagine all the white tail deer this old gun has taken down and all the wonderful meat that was provided for someone's table.
That's the spirit Jerell - and the spirit of hunting too. I'm glad you have that rifle.
I always love your videos! I have several fine rifles in my collection, however, I have always wanted a 340 since I was a kid, never found one to buy. You have reignited my interest, now I need to start looking again. What's wrong with me? I have Mannlichers, Ruger M 77's, pre 64 model 70 Winchester's, and a whole safe dedicated to lever guns, and I want to hunt deer with a $200 bolt gun. I guess sometimes simpler is better! Thanks again for what you do!
Great video! I have a revelation 225 and a savage 340. Just harvested a huge buck with the 225. Got 2 daughters and they will each have a 30-30 to hunt with
I noticed this rifle years ago and liked it. I thought it would be an ideal rifle for whitetail deer and feral hogs. The 30-30 in a bolt action is a great idea. Simple and effective design. Thanks for highlighting it. MH
I bought one many years ago paid$55.00 for it with a extra magazine and it was stamped coast to coast I was 13 then 60 now it still shoots but they were a weak bolt design only one locking lug
My good man, I have lived that woodsman style you are hoping to do sometime . It a great life if you start early. I was brought up in those woods. Anyways, a friend 60 years ago shot one of the 340s in 30-30 2” 100 yd groups with factory ammo and iron sites . Just as you show it.
By the way I did not mean to insult you about changing the stocks on the Carcano rifles. Just ment that the one stock could be replaced by the other to make a good reliable shooter for the money. Thank you for showing the rifle brought back good times.
I just picked up a 340 in 222. I went in to get my money from the gun I had gotten rid of. 199 out the shop door didnt have a mag but it was worth the buy came with a broken scope vintage one old timer in the shop was looking at the scope so I sold it to him for 50 bucks and with the 120 from the shop from my gun sold it costed me less 30 bucks probably will cost another 40 for a mag bur I think for under 100 out of pocket I did pretty good for a college student
I got a model 340 years old (30?) I remember it was around $100 used and it didn't have a serial number. I brought it to deer camp as a spare for my Rem 760 in .300 Sav. After my father passed away in 1993 I inherited his Savage 99 in .300 Sav. I sold my other deer rifles when I got married but I kept the M99 and the M340 in case my wife ever wanted to hunt (still waiting ha-ha).
Hi Ralph - You kept good ones! The 340 seems to be timeless and the 99....as you know is a legend. Maybe you can head out for that hunt together at last - may as well. All the best.
I just picked one of these up at a gun show in Phx, 175 dollars and in near new condition...Sounds like a made a good buy,,Thanks
Amazing buy - good on you!
USOG, Great review Sir, We have one of those in Our Family. Ours is marked Springfield 840. It is the same rifle though. My Daughter has harvested a few whitetail deer with it. Her Rifle has a side mount and a Redfield Revolution 2X7 scope. With this scope setup the iron sights are still usable. God bless You Sir.
Hi Rick! That's great - I need to find one of those side mounts - the more I handle this rifle the more I like it. God Bless you and your family.
I also have the Springfield 840. Do you know the production dates? I've been looking for information on the 840 but haven't had much luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Just picked up a 340A in 30-30 yesterday. Only $199.00 off GunBroker. Plus $60 shipping from Alaska was still a good deal in my book. No rust or pitting, and just normal handling marks. Can't wait to take it to the range with some Hornady Leverevolutions!
Hi Jim - great buy - and they usually shoot so well it is unbelievable - one of the highest accuracy to dollars paid ratios ever. Good shooting!
I have 5 of them from 22h 222 222m 225w and 3030 love them all .good shooters
Every gun you show I want to buy, great job and thank you. You seem to know so much, but yet humble, rare attribute to come buy.
Thank you James - I have much more to learn; yet know a few things.
Good video! I feel even better about the Savage 340D in 222 that I have. Like you say-good little rifles that just make you want to go shooting and hunting.
The .222 340D is usually one of the most accurate .222s out there - remarkable accuracy - and of course - just about no recoil.
I have owned 1 in every caliber they were maid in. The 222 and 225 was my favorite ones.
Hi David - it is not often one person has them all - great finding! So much character in such a simple gun....I think anyway.
30-30,.222,.22hornrt,.223,.225 winchester
My first centerfire rifle was given to me by my father, a savage 340 in 222. My brother and I are in the process of collecting one in every caliber. Have the 222 30-30 and 225. 22hornets are relatively common but I have never even seen a .223 in pictures just read that it exists.
I have two of these. One in 30/30 and one in 222 and they are phenomenal rifles.
HI BR - great rifles to own - your cartridge combo covers just about everything.
I have my father's 340C in 30-30. Mounted a 4X Redfield on it. Mom bought it for dad in late 60's. Nice rifle. I'm working up loads for it hoping to get my wife in the deer blind. Not nearly as smooth as my Sako .270 or 30-06 but still a fun rifle to shoot. BTW the Sako 30-06 is made on an FN action in the late 50's
Not surprising. Comparing a bolt-action rifle from Savage against one from Sako is like comparing a sedan from Chrysler to a sedan from BMW.
i use a savage 843 same gun has the side mount with a Simmons deerfield 3-9-32 scope since i was a boy../in my opinion most accurate 30-30 around..mine has the nice checkering on the beech wood stock and i re staind the sealed the wood very sharp looking accurate rifle..with it being a carbine length gun it is perfect for the thick northern wisconsin whitetail woods
Perfect rifle - just as you wrote. I don't know of a more accurate, practical rifle. Good on you for keeping it young - with a little fresh stain and sealing. I still have my .225 Winchester in the Savage - my most accurate center fire .22. All the best to you in Wisconsin!
Love the Savages with that barrel nut....because after watching just a couple youtube videos I have simply ordered barrels and changed them on my vise mounted to a craftsman tool stand. (I hate the smooth barrel nuts, and if I can;t loosen it I'll just use a monkey wrench to get it off and toss it in the trash) Using an action wrench and the headspace gauges. Now I wish I had not sold or traded ANY of my Savage or Stevens 200 (110 based) rifles, rather than just keep them and order Shaw Barrels in whatever twist rate, barrel length and caliber I choose. (.222 with a 1/8 twist for example). Their barrels are Awesome for the price.
I'd first heard about these from an uncle who brought one to deer camp one year. It looked odd lined up with the .30-06, 7mm Rem Mags, .270's and .308's but it caught my eye. My dad was looking for a rifle for my brother to use this year, and when he found one of these in the paper I told him he had to go get it. I think I'll buy it from him one day, but he said it was only $250 and I told him go now 😂
They are so fine Dan - true hunting rifles. I have other guns but when I see a 340 in fine shape - I just can't resist.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns within minutes of this comment I found out that my father had bought a Savage 325. Similar to the 340, just a scarcer, earlier model.
That's my first center fire rifle. A 340D in .222 Rem! I bought it new in 1968. I believe it was $69.99?
Years later, I bought a 340E in .22 Hornet.
I also had the stamped steel scope mount.
My first centerfire too. My dad inherited my uncles reloading stash and got me the cheapest 222 he could find to start chewing up the ammo, came with the side mount and I put an old weaver k3 in. Last gun I would sell.
@@stomach6968 That's her!
Thank you for making a video on this. I have a 240A that was my dad’s. Glad to see some still kicking around. Can’t say mine shoots very well. Hits about 8” to the right and I just can’t get it adjusted. Little different sight setup.
I've had rifles that do that. Try a different rear sight - cheap at most gun stores - quite often the rear sight is not original due to scope mountings and such. A new rear sight can be a shot in the dark - but for me it works most of the time. Best of luck.
Tighten up all the stock and action screws, I hear they tend to to that
I had one, I believe mine was a Springfield 840. It was a great little backpack rifle for chasing hogs behind dogs and later as a loaner gun for the annual youth hunt. At one time Hornady produced a 130gr spire point single shot pistol bullet that I reloaded specifically for this gun, not sure what the twist rate was but it shot the 130gr handloads quite well.
Hard working guns these - I see them in use often; no one has anything bad to say about them so far.
Thanks for your insight on your videos your kinda like an old friend.
There really aren't nicer words John. Thank you very, very much.
I have had one of these for years, I am getting too old to stalk deer in the woods, but I am a handloader and I have gotten many varmints with it loaded with a Speer 110gr. hollow point, and lots of feral hogs over a baited patch from a blind with 165gr. spire point, works like a dream when I do my part. Your three lug action would be an excellent building platform for a bull barrel target rifle. Think of it as a three legged stool vs. a two legged stool of the typical Mauser action. Happy hunting, try feral hogs in, you won't regret it, but don't pay for the privilege, there are plenty of ranchers and farmers that would be delighted to have you do it for free. Feral hogs are all over the Southern USA, East Texas is my favorite, but I've heard that North Texas is desperate for hog hunters, Pecan farmers there have failed harvests from rooting damage from the pigs. It makes good lean pork cuts, you can barbecue on site and salt and freeze the meat.
Great video. I will have to keep my eyes open for a Savage. Thanks! :-)
Hi Rick! : ) God Bless!
I'd love to get a few of those. They just look fun. They used to be inexpensive but bow are pretty pricey. And I dont see them no where near as much... Any way thanks for showing vid.
I own a 340 Savage in a 223 I have looked for other calipers and I have not found them it is my best sniper rifle for a thousand to 3000 yard shot I have taken many people out and embarrassed them I've had Savage rifles that are nothing but a joke but the older Savages they were well-built
You're a class act. Subscribed.
Thank you so much!
Great channel, I actually have the same pencil. I found it at a pawn shop. I believe it was made in Germany based on the proof marks. The serial numbers match from the eraser sleeve and the barrel. It was only 25 cents. It appears that a qualified pencil smith sharpened it and not an amateur garage weekend pencil smith. Agh i tend to ramble. Thank you for posting.
Thanks Daren - I wish pencils were made better. Sometimes I sharpen 5 or 6 of those yellow ones and the graphite/lead breaks and breaks.... one out of 6 is a weak average. It may sound funny but people write me about how we seem to have forgotten how to make good pencils or don't want to. The German ones are still okay though - as you know. Take care.
i have a 340 shoots great .i brought it used in 1980 at dave cooks in denver
Epic buy Chris! The 340 offers the most accuracy per dollar of rifle that I know of.
Good rifles. I have a 342 22 Hornet and a Springfield 840(Savage 340) 30-30 Win. Great very inexpensive deer rifle. Both are very accurate for the spartan design. I prefer my Rem. 788 30-30 but have harvested 2 whitetails with my 840.
That 840 is offers the most accuracy for the dollar out there.
I have a Stevens 325C in 30-30. I inherited it when my dad passed. The gun was produced 1947, 1948 & 1949. It has no serial numbers so no telling what year it was produced. This gun was modified in 1950 & renamed the Savage 340. Looks identical. I'm going to take it hunting this year in honor of my dad.
That is a true honor Jason. Best of luck!
After watching this video I found a Savage 340 in 30-30 at a local gun shop and bought it. It looked like a safe queen except for a few small scratches. Anyway it will be my brush gun next deer season. It is fun to shoot and is super handy. Wish the CZ 527 was chambered in 30-30 as i like the trigger and bolt better than the Savage. I guess we can't have everything.... right?
Super buy though. Usually so accurate and tough. And you're right about the 30-30...far more flexible
Beautiful rifle and review! I fell in love with this rifle!
Greetings from Italy! :-)
Thank you! Such a fine rifle! Ciao!
I really enjoy your format, sir. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for letting me know. I keep trying : )
1:00 mark. Truer words are seldom spoken. Do you have a fair share of trophys?
(Edit: its cool seeing some budget rifles. Seeing stuff I can afford keeps my hopes up)
Hi Tom, Thank you - and I had a lot of antlers for sure and horns and rugs...fewer now. Somehow except for the rugs and some tanned hides I never went into taxidermy much - a couple of birds. I like being in the wilds; I like the emptiness and the freedom; sometimes it is as if I could eat the air and I would be well nourished. If I bring home nothing visible - that's okay; the bounty of nature being within me.
Started life as the Stevens 325 the 325 differs from the 340 as it has a spoon bolt handle. Nicholas Brewer designed it for Savage and the barrel nut he borrowed from the Browning machine gun.
Only you would know gump - that is amazing. Great gun.
I have seen a few 325s for sale with a traditional bolt, possible replacements?
I'm on my 6th 30-30, I've had .222 and .22 hornets as well,340 is a good solid rifle,all 3 of my kids have taken their 1st deer with one.....
Perfect choice - the 340. Now harder to find but still around. Better than so many and high accuracy per dollar. So good - they had to stop making them.
I am looking at buying one for my youngest son for that very reason
A simple honest hunting rifle with more character than a room full of modern plastic stocked wonders. I used to see many of these years ago in the deer woods. I love your channel.
We're on the same page - most of the hunters I ran into in the bush with a 340 were dragging a deer. These are the real deal. Thanks for being on my channel : )
I have that gun 1950 something ish,it was a 222,l had it reamed to. 223,it shoots 1 inch a 100 yards.
this rifle was also made under the Revelation brand as the model 225 - series E, which is the one I have in 30-30, mine doesn't have the recess for your fingers to grasp the magazine, I paid $217 for mine and it's in pretty good shape, nothing compared to these guns though.
Thanks for letting me know - I had not heard of Revelation.
Nick Brewer built these guns in the late 1940s first born was the Stevens 325 it was distingushed by its spoon handle bolt The barrel nut was copied from a Browning machine gun
Thanks Gump!
I have a savage 340E in .222 Remington, that’s my favorite hunting rifle
It also has the side mounted scope
Perfect. Those are accurate, reliable and in demand. Some people re-chamber to .223 - but I like the factory chamberings.
I have 2 Model 340`s .....Good Simple Rifle.....222 and .30-30
340's may require a side mounted scope, however; the scope does center over the bore and N0T side saddle like a Winchester Model 94 .
Thanks Rudy - I've always liked that feature on the 340. Thankfully, the ejection is to the side so they could center the scope over the bore - but you know all this : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Each one of my children started out with their very own Model 340 in .30-30Win.
Known for their accuracy, many owners of these fine little rifles parted ways with them after many years of faithful service ... missing a deer ; then mysteriously not being able to restore a tight reliable group.
They were declared "shot out" , just "cheap" firearrms or the side mount scope might get blamed.and were usually replaced with a prettier, more powerful, technically advanced product out of frustration.
I reality it could been something as simple as keeping (tightening) the action screws tight.
Over time the stocks could dry out and shrink. As they became lose repeated firing hammered the recoil lug into the mating surfaces on the stock. The forearms were routered out in a strange manner resulting in small tolerances dependant upon tight screws to maintain contact.
I've been able to repair these with a simple 1/16" shim between the recoil lug and the stock with another under the barrel band between the stoc k and barrel.
A review on the 342 in 22 hornet would be great to see there doesn’t seem to be one on TH-cam
Hi Sam - these are usually quite accurate - far more accurate than their original price would lead one to believe. I'll do a review as soon as I fin one. Thanks for the suggestion.
Very nice video review USOG.
So, .225 Win ammo? Really hard to find. I didn't want to have to reload, but I may have to jump into it. Otherwise, my beautiful Sav. 340V 225Win may be a wall hanger.
They are so fine and accurate - l'm glad you have one! I found plenty of ammo at a gun shop that forgot they had any - and the fellow behind the counter didn't know any rifles had been made for the .225. Yay!
@@UnitedStatesOfGunsYou lucky dog! Good for you! :)
I have a 322-A would the stock off the 340 work?
I inherited my dad’s savage 340 “2nd Hand 3030” it was manufactured in the 1950s it has a front bead two screw attached sight but the rear dovetail sight Never was there! Where that would attach normally the flat square spot is stamped “MARBLE” The rear Peepsight is a Lyman #40 ! Looks like it came that way new! The oval By the barrel lock Nut has the standard SP savage proof mark and a quarter inch to it has the oval six and I would say a G not perfectly stamped together! Can anyone tell me what I have Specially the “marble stamp” bit ? Thank you for your video very nice!
Hi Dan - great rifle you have. Marble(s) made fine sights and fillers. Here is a pic of what you might have www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-marbles-sight-slot-filler-19551784
The Lyman is super fine as well - I don't remember them being factory but it doesn't matter - lots of people looking for the 340 these days. All the best to you.
First comment! I love watching your videos while I work Mike!
That is high praise - thank you!
Great video.
I received a 340-E from my grandfather, intending to restore it, and unfortunately it's missing the front sight. I'm struggling to find reliable information regarding the height online. I've come across multiple 2-hole 340 front sights that seem to have different heights and it's only left me more confused.
Is this anything you are familiar with? It has a adjustable folding rear sight, if it's of any help.
Thanks for your time.
Please try Numrich gun parts - they should have the front sight you need. Good luck.
I think Williams gun site has a chart to calculate site hight. I know I saw it some place. You might also check with a company called Brownells.
What is the make/model of the second gun showed?
I wish Ruger would make a 30-30 in the new American rifle! I would buy two...one in green one in black!!
Interesting idea Doug. The rim on the 30-30 would make things interesting for their engineers; anything can be done though. Mag, bolt face and feeding/extraction are the main challenge. I'd buy in a heartbeat.
USOG I love the 30-30 One of my favorite calibers
Is there a trim receiver (peep) sight readily available for this family of rifles?
So, a 340 in .223 is definitely rechambered, correct? Nothing wrong with that, I suppose!
Ok I have a savage 340B 30 30. It has a very small spring on the side to assist the bolt with extracting the shells. Anyone know what I'm talking about ? If that little spring breaks the shell will not extract and I'm trying to find a way around that.
What do you think about the savage pump 30/30
Fine rifle. I had 2 170s - both were quite accurate. The extractor broke on both though. Easy part to replace - at least some years ago.
Who made the expensive rifle used for comparison ???
Hello - That's a Heym
What's your opinion of the Savage model 110? I hear there accurate as hell
Thanks for asking. I've owned a few of these. The rifle is obviously sound and quite accurate. The rifle has quite a few parts and is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly; these are not "bad" characteristics. Still, the value of the Savage is based on utility - which is high praise. On the other hand, the Savage bolts do not aspire to be examples of enlightened gunmaking, artisitc design or collector value. These are workhorse, excellent shooting machines. I hope I have been fair to a very fine series of bolt rifles.
I own several Savage rifles as in Stevens 200.Axis.Model110 and 12 Single Shot.ALL highly accurate and proud to own all of them.All great hunting rifles.
Does any manufacturer make a 30-30 bolt action rife today?
HI Marc - not that I know of. I saw a Rem. 788 a couple of months ago in a used rack and it sold while I was in the store thinking about buying it. The 340 is the most likely way to get a bot 30-30.
Are the blonde stocks maple or birch?
I have two of these one in 222 and one in 30-30,nice clunkers,
Ha - that may well be the word to describe them - but what great clunkers. : )
The 340 is a terrible gun, if you have one please contact me and I'll take that fence post off your hands
😁All my 340s are holding up barbed wire for now so none for sale at the moment😂