I have my dad's Winchester 225 that he bought new with the Redfield scope. He kill a many deer with it. It is very accurate even with the old optics on it. Reloading is a must if you own one of these. Great video.
I have a Savage 340 in the .225 Winchester. I also have 340’s in .22 hornet, .222 and a 30-30 carbine. But I agree, the .225 is the most accurate 340 I have. I had been searching for one in the .225 caliber for about a year when I saw one at a gun show. The vendor said nobody wanted it because the ammo was so scarce. So I got it for $200 out the door that day. And I’m the same as you, I’m always looking for the factory ammo tucked away on some gun shop shelf. I usually buy it all. I use it to hunt coyotes for hides. Always one shot kills out to 150 yds. Really a nice rifle and works good in the cold North Dakota winters when I hunt with it.
I just found one of these today, put it on lay away. This is the holy grail for the savage 340. It was made in 5 calibers. 30-30, .222 both of these are common. .22 hornet and .223. The .225 I've been told not many were made
Hi Ken - very scarce - good that you grabbed it. I'd rate it as one of my most accurate rifles and it is unfortunate the .225 didn't catch on. I suppose too similar to the 22-250 - but I like the rim on the .225.
I also have a Savage 340 V in 225. I have about 200 cases and reload the rounds. I have had it about 50 years and have not fired it much. I have the original boxes the ammo came in and they were $4.90 per box. Maybe this summer I will see what the 10X Lyman can group.
As a Rifleman, if you have been around firearms for as long as we have been, you will at some point come to the realization that Savage made some truly incredible rifles. Very innovative with interesting design features as well as leaders in standout performance and trend setting ideas. But, overlooked by many today. In the 1920's, 30's and into th 50's Savage came out with untold models and many variations on those models. Some of which set the market for type of firearm. I believe they were the first to come out with a factory produced high power bolt action rifle, even before Winchester. Many Savage rifles from those periods lacked outward finished refinements such as tool marks, bluing, stock finish. But the one area where Savage rifles stand out above others is accuracy. They have a history of very accurate barrels. This is due in part to the method of rifling, but more so because of the time spent at the hand tweaking station where a worker with years of expertise and a keen eye visually checks the bore for straightnes and places it in a bending jig with a vernier adjustment wheel with two fixed points and one moveable one that puts pressure on the barrel at the point of error. And with a skilled eye and feel corrects any out of spec issues better than any computer operated machine will do. This is why those of us that know understand why Savage rifles are such good performers. I should have gotten a 340 when they were still in production, but opted for 788's instead. I really like the performance and value of the 340, plus the reputation for accuracy they have. But the whole split bridge on the receiver always gave me pause. With what they were designed for, especially the heavy barrel V model, why would they not make provisions for a traditional scope mount ? Interesting about what you say on the 225 Win, I know from way, way back as a teen, that unknowledgeable Lee Enfield owners would have fits with cartridge feeding and jams. This was due to the rim of the .303 British case. When a rimmed case, .303, ..30-30 and the 225 Win are loaded in a box magazine, it is paramount to insure that the case rim of each round is in front of the previous rounds rim. If not, you WILL have all kinds of feeding and cycling issues, no doubt about it ! Take care my friend, be safe and healthy, and keep smithing and shooting . Best regards.
Thank you Bob - great advice and observations as always. Two of my favorite rifles are Savage Super Sporters - one in 30-30 and the other in 30-06 - very simple and consequently : brilliant. Also accurate, all steel and handle beautifully. My best to you Bob!
So interesting, as always. Also, thank you for showing these cartridges for comparison. Very thoughtful. I have never seen a .225 Winchester that I can remember. I am a huge fan of .22-250. I find that caliber to be an outstanding performer. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm for these rifles. You educate all of us, and for me personally, you give me things to keep an eye out for when I'm looking, which is often. This is so much fun, even though it is also bad for my savings account. LOL...Thanks for all you do.
I had a 30-30 340 Savage when I moved back to MI we had a gun shop up in UP that had 1000s of used guns I got it for $110.00. accurate had a rear peep sight kicked worse than an 06 due to construction. But control feed, walnut now collectable. But for a budget gun quality was there like Remington 788.
Mike, I have my 1964 vintage model 70 in .225 win and a Sako made in 1964 rebarreled to.225 (McGowen heavy barrel) both less than 1 min of angle. I reload this cartridge and have come across new brass from quality cartridge. Brass is $3.00 a pop.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I just ordered brass it's high like $37.50 for 20. It's right up there with Weatherby and Norma Brass. I think including Timoney Trigger I have about $230 in the Rifle. It has a Douglas Barrel since they are just down the road from me. On Mauser actions I have 257 Wby,308,25.06,a 6.506 and working on others.
I just picked up the same rifle. Savage Model 340V in .225 off from and older gentleman that took pristine care of it and came with 34 rounds. Issue I’m having is mounting a modern scope on it. Mine has an old weaver scope mount but the newer scopes are “bulky” I would say around the adjustments and it hits the mount.
@@08cr85perry I contacted Winchester, they said they're going to do a run in 2020 of the 225Win, just place an order with your local gun store and they'll ship it to them to fill their order when it's made. I have their email to me instructing me to do this, and it's archived, so hopefully Winchester makes good on what they said. BTW, last week, I found 7 full boxes of 225Win at a gunshow, what luck! I've been searching for 2 yrs.
@@thespiritof76. As far as I know, Winchester did not. Maybe they had good intentions, but the ammo shortage took precedence over this round, so all bets are off if Winchester ever does another run. For now, lots of these fine rifles will just be gunsafe queens. Keep checking gunshows, always a slim chance you'll find some, good luck.
Just saw a as new beautiful M-70 in 225 win in a Couer D' Alene gunshop. This rifle had practically exhibition grade wood and perfect overall condition. Would have bought it but at $1450.00 I had to pass. Gorgeous old rifle though!!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Well, if you want to add a beauty to your collection that's one for ya. It's at least a 99%er. Metal and wood perfect. Triple B guns, Couer D' Alene, I'd. Tell them one of the locals sent ya.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Went back today to see if anyone acquired that 225 M-70 yet. Still there!! I know you are a collector so once more I'll reiterate my previous post to you. $1400 or maybe less with good negotiation will get you a 100% 225 M-70 Sporter. Perfect in every aspect, I inspected it closely. I believe this rifle is actually unfired. And, nearly exhibition factory wood. You would never find a better example if this is something you would like to add to your collection.
I bought a Ruger Model 77 in .220 Swift when I got out of the Marine Corps in 75. I believe Ruger was the first company to re-start chambering for the Swift after quite a few years. I bought it for coyotes during calving. After the cows are done calving and the calves ate a few weeks old then coyotes aren’t too much of a threat. Then they are actually helpful to the cattleman by controlling jack rabbits and mice. That’s my opinion anyhow.
It is just like any high velocity cartridge. If you shoot it rapidly, the barrel will significantly heat up. High velocity bullets running down the lands of very hot bore will of course cause much more damaging friction. That’s why those cartridges are not in semi automatic platforms. Heat is always the enemy. High velocity, or high energy, cartridges are typically for long range accuracy, or short range power, providing a clean kill of game. These firearms are mean for hopefully one, maybe two shots to get the job done. I enjoy modern service weapons where there is a need for rapid fire. The cartridges for those weapons are not high velocity. The weapons are designed to handle that kind of performance and heat. Excessive wear in the throat of a barrel does not always affect its accuracy. Long story short, you shouldn’t shoot high velocity cartridges as rapid fire weapons. I’ve shot everything from squirrels to dig game and never had any need for rapid fire.
Very good advice - I also take my time and shoot carefully; no need for fast or frenzied shooting - neither the paper nor the game shoots back; so far.
I still have a crap load of 225, brass and loads, still wish I had my 225 Winchester. I still have a 225 Winchester Mauser barrel. I rebarreled my Mauser to 308, because of the cost to shoot 225 Winchester. I have prob. 500 rounds of the stuff plus the reloading dies. But I did love shooting the 225, always had great times shooting it. only now do I regret the rebarrel.
I looked around online last night for a Savage 340 in 30-30. The pickings were slim, and the prices unreasonable. GunBroker disgusts me. Anyway, there are pawn shops and gun stores in my area I can haunt in my search. I believe that's the only way I will find one, as I don't know of any other avenues. In my area of the rural mid-south they were never a very popular rifle. Most fellows went with a Marlin or Winchester lever gun. Thanks for all your videos.
Good on you! You'll find one. I'm always on the look out. I like your idea : pawn shops, gun shows...maybe not yet due to the bug...newspapers and Guns America and Cabela's Gun Library. Hope you find and in the meantime - all the best to you. Stay safe and healthy.
Since I learned of the savage 340 in 30-30, a few years ago, Ive thought it was a interesting little rifle. Would like to find one in the condition of yours. Ive bugged Ruger off and on, and requested they make a 77/30-30 like the 77/44. Thought it would be neat, anyway.
I had one of these in the regular 30-30, the 340. It'd been used a great deal and was basically a knock-about to drag along with you on your next fishing trip. Why? Just because! I've never seen the "V" version though, thanks for posting.
First love watching this man, Winchester and Ruger 77 lover like myself as i was raised to be. Not much of a remington fan as i"m not in to round receivers with little bearing surface and pinned recoil lugs as well as very short magazines and ejection ports. But the info on 225 win here is not 100% accurate. I own two 225's one in a savage 340 and a winchester 70 very fast and flat cartridge Winchester made from 1964 to 1972. Its based off the swift just shorter to hold about 7 grains less powder. Both are the same semi rimmed cartridge. Sure you could possibly take a 30-30 case and try to form the 25 degree shoulder after shortening it but then you would have to turn down half of the rim down to semi rimmed, (not easy and will probably never chamber 100% right). By the way Winchester and Savage are the only two to ever chamber the 225. Savage took a gamble in my opinion chambering this high pressure cartridge in the 340 action because in case you didn't notice, Its not the strongest center fire bolt action ever made. If u have accuracey problems with your 340's full length bed the rifle, DO NOT remove the barrel band as some folks have done that brought them to me for work, and DO NOT tighten the barrel band down past about 10inlbs, you will pull down to hard and it will not shoot consistant.
Thanks Billy - Great post for everyone to read. Especially the bedding of the 340 - and leaving the barrel band in place. I agree. Thanks for writing and it is nice to know I'm not alone in having a high opinion of the .225 - almost unknown now - but like many scarce things - of great value. All the best to you.
A lot of skepticism behind .220 swift and .264 win mag, from what I’ve read/heard they would burn barrels due to rapid firing/not as high quality steel as we have today.
I have a Winchester in 225 Win. Plus all the reloading components. I have always felt the cartridge was about 85% of a 22-250 and much more than the 223. I don't believe I have come across anyone who has heard of the 225 Winchester.
Sounds right to me! Maybe a little larger diameter than a regular .22 - which allows for heavier bullets for the Savage hi-power. Popular for roe deer - and much other game; mild and effective.
Does the savage 340 have a dovetailed receiver? I just purchased one, I haven't picked it up yet. The market for scope bases are limited for this rifle
Hi Reg - For sure the Walther was unknown to me - such a unique and, I must say, excellent rifle. I can't wait to get that scope mounted and I need a rear sight as well. All the best!
YOUR 340 IN 30/30 IS THE SAME AS MINE, I RELOAD AMMO FOR IT AND ITS VERRY ACCURATE THANKS AGANE . I CANT SEEM TO FIND YOUR PARKERHALE POST WOULD INJOY THE INFO
Hi USOG - I found a Sav-340V in awesome condition, pristine. Then I could not get ammo for it. If you have a connection, lemme know, I'd like to at least shoot at the range. If you have a phone number for Winchester, I could bug them for when they'll make the next run on 225Win. Thanks, love your videos btw.
Hi 58efd - not easy to find - the 340V - well done! Here is a link to Win. ammo. They usually respond. Also, there is usually ammo at gun shows and independent shops - 225 doesn't seem to be on Cabela's buyer's list; but maybe that is because there is no reliable supply. Hope you find some ammo! winchester.com/Support/Customers/Contact-Us
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks USOG. I contacted Winchester, they said they're going to do a run in 2020 of the 225Win, just place an order with your gun store and they'll ship it to them to fill their order when it's made. So that is what I'll do.
@@u.p.woodtick3296 Hi U P Woodtick. I have kept an eye on Natchez, but they're out of stock on that caliber, as is everyone else. Thanks for the reply.
Hello USOG. My patience paid off, searching for a couple years at gunshows, I finally found 7 full (yellow boxes) of 225Win and 3 boxes of "fired once" brass at the 2020 Ft. Dodge IA R&P Gunshow. I offered him $200, he countered with 210, so I accepted. Now I have factory ammo for my 340V. Keep up the great videos, love them!
Hi - Can be made from 30-30; if you only want to buy - try gun shows - I usually find a box or two. Best of luck. Winchester makes a run of .225 every few years - ask at your local gun shop
The 225 is becoming obsolete like my 32 special. Funny how companies now a days come out with their own cartridges almost every year. Yet we let fantastic cartridges of yester year dwindle away. I am also guilty of buying new guns in new chamberings but I do appreciate the old.
Sadly, there are too many different calibres that do the same thing. Some become oddball as shops cannot carry all the ammunition. Then there are the wildcats where ammo is converted. The current fad is the 6.5 Creedmore. In a few years that will be obsolete too. There is no point in having a firearm you can't find the ammo' for.
Eh I really doubt the creedmoor will go out of fashion. It's made too much of an impact in too short a time. Which is a shame. I'm a 260rem fan myself.
I have a great idea. Let's invent a modern new calibre that does everything. We can name it in honour of Homer Simpson's home town and call it the 30.06 Springfield. Everybody should have one. But then, currently the political heavyweights say "buy a shotgun" If there is any trouble just get your wife to take it out on the balcony and give a couple of blasts and they won't come near you. Buy a shotgun.
I have my dad's Winchester 225 that he bought new with the Redfield scope. He kill a many deer with it. It is very accurate even with the old optics on it. Reloading is a must if you own one of these. Great video.
I have a Savage 340 in the .225 Winchester. I also have 340’s in .22 hornet, .222 and a 30-30 carbine. But I agree, the .225 is the most accurate 340 I have. I had been searching for one in the .225 caliber for about a year when I saw one at a gun show. The vendor said nobody wanted it because the ammo was so scarce. So I got it for $200 out the door that day. And I’m the same as you, I’m always looking for the factory ammo tucked away on some gun shop shelf. I usually buy it all. I use it to hunt coyotes for hides. Always one shot kills out to 150 yds. Really a nice rifle and works good in the cold North Dakota winters when I hunt with it.
Hi Davy - Good on you - great collection; I was Winchester did another run of .225 - I'm looking : )
I just found one of these today, put it on lay away. This is the holy grail for the savage 340. It was made in 5 calibers. 30-30, .222 both of these are common. .22 hornet and .223. The .225 I've been told not many were made
Hi Ken - very scarce - good that you grabbed it. I'd rate it as one of my most accurate rifles and it is unfortunate the .225 didn't catch on. I suppose too similar to the 22-250 - but I like the rim on the .225.
I also have a Savage 340 V in 225. I have about 200 cases and reload the rounds. I have had it about 50 years and have not fired it much. I have the original boxes the ammo came in and they were $4.90 per box. Maybe this summer I will see what the 10X Lyman can group.
A cool gun in an oddball caliber with a barrel band that adds a touch of class. Honestly, what's not to love about such a rifle?
As a Rifleman, if you have been around firearms for as long as we have been, you will at some point come to the realization that Savage made some truly incredible rifles. Very innovative with interesting design features as well as leaders in standout performance and trend setting ideas. But, overlooked by many today. In the 1920's, 30's and into th 50's Savage came out with untold models and many variations on those models. Some of which set the market for type of firearm. I believe they were the first to come out with a factory produced high power bolt action rifle, even before Winchester. Many Savage rifles from those periods lacked outward finished refinements such as tool marks, bluing, stock finish. But the one area where Savage rifles stand out above others is accuracy. They have a history of very accurate barrels. This is due in part to the method of rifling, but more so because of the time spent at the hand tweaking station where a worker with years of expertise and a keen eye visually checks the bore for straightnes and places it in a bending jig with a vernier adjustment wheel with two fixed points and one moveable one that puts pressure on the barrel at the point of error. And with a skilled eye and feel corrects any out of spec issues better than any computer operated machine will do. This is why those of us that know understand why Savage rifles are such good performers. I should have gotten a 340 when they were still in production, but opted for 788's instead. I really like the performance and value of the 340, plus the reputation for accuracy they have. But the whole split bridge on the receiver always gave me pause. With what they were designed for, especially the heavy barrel V model, why would they not make provisions for a traditional scope mount ? Interesting about what you say on the 225 Win, I know from way, way back as a teen, that unknowledgeable Lee Enfield owners would have fits with cartridge feeding and jams. This was due to the rim of the .303 British case. When a rimmed case, .303, ..30-30 and the 225 Win are loaded in a box magazine, it is paramount to insure that the case rim of each round is in front of the previous rounds rim. If not, you WILL have all kinds of feeding and cycling issues, no doubt about it ! Take care my friend, be safe and healthy, and keep smithing and shooting . Best regards.
Thank you Bob - great advice and observations as always. Two of my favorite rifles are Savage Super Sporters - one in 30-30 and the other in 30-06 - very simple and consequently : brilliant. Also accurate, all steel and handle beautifully. My best to you Bob!
So interesting, as always. Also, thank you for showing these cartridges for comparison. Very thoughtful. I have never seen a .225 Winchester that I can remember. I am a huge fan of .22-250. I find that caliber to be an outstanding performer. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm for these rifles. You educate all of us, and for me personally, you give me things to keep an eye out for when I'm looking, which is often. This is so much fun, even though it is also bad for my savings account. LOL...Thanks for all you do.
I had a 30-30 340 Savage when I moved back to MI we had a gun shop up in UP that had 1000s of used guns I got it for $110.00. accurate had a rear peep sight kicked worse than an 06 due to construction. But control feed, walnut now collectable. But for a budget gun quality was there like Remington 788.
Your channel is always of interest. Just a great job touching on variants of lesser know firearms. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Aaron - I'll keep going.
Very interesting. Never paid a lot of attention to the 225 Win. I need to rre-align my thinking. Another great video! :-)
Thanks Rick - hope all is well and the iguanas are being kept at bay.
Mike, I have my 1964 vintage model 70 in .225 win and a Sako made in 1964 rebarreled to.225 (McGowen heavy barrel) both less than 1 min of angle. I reload this cartridge and have come across new brass from quality cartridge. Brass is $3.00 a pop.
Scarce rifles to own! Good on you. The 225 is worth the effort IMHO. Thx for the note and good shooting.
Awesome! I never heard of that calibre 👌💥👍
Brother has a 225 in a model 70 winchester great rifle
Hi Jim - your brother is a lucky man - not easy to find those - great combination. I like the 225 - it is so unique.
Swiss Rueben 1911 straight pull is standard for accurate rifles. This is a good one, too.
Varmiter rifles are among my favorites .... did not know about 225 very interesting to know it is as good as a 22-250
Hi Jay - such a fine cartridge and the rim is handy for single shot break actions and falling blocks.
Thanks for the special icon on .35 WCF Ross at the end of your videos
My pleasure.
once again, information, love information.
I’ve wanted a Savage 340 for a few years
Hope you get one! Soon!
I have a 225 built on a Mauser. I love shooting it. Have taken bucks in other states with it.
Hi Jerry - That's a rare idea and rifle - I like it. A Mauser in .225! Good on you. I don't think I've ever encountered such a combination.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I just ordered brass it's high like $37.50 for 20. It's right up there with Weatherby and Norma Brass. I think including Timoney Trigger I have about $230 in the Rifle. It has a Douglas Barrel since they are just down the road from me. On Mauser actions I have 257 Wby,308,25.06,a 6.506 and working on others.
I just picked up the same rifle. Savage Model 340V in .225 off from and older gentleman that took pristine care of it and came with 34 rounds. Issue I’m having is mounting a modern scope on it. Mine has an old weaver scope mount but the newer scopes are “bulky” I would say around the adjustments and it hits the mount.
Awesome purchase - I think you'll really like that rifle. Most of them shoot the lights out; maybe all of them. Good shooting!
USOG gonna order a Scope Mount for a Model 340 and hope it corrects my scope problem. But I cannot seem to find any ammo. Hopefully some pop up n
@@08cr85perry I contacted Winchester, they said they're going to do a run in 2020 of the 225Win, just place an order with your local gun store and they'll ship it to them to fill their order when it's made. I have their email to me instructing me to do this, and it's archived, so hopefully Winchester makes good on what they said. BTW, last week, I found 7 full boxes of 225Win at a gunshow, what luck! I've been searching for 2 yrs.
@@58efd Did they ever produce the ammo in 2020?
@@thespiritof76. As far as I know, Winchester did not. Maybe they had good intentions, but the ammo shortage took precedence over this round, so all bets are off if Winchester ever does another run. For now, lots of these fine rifles will just be gunsafe queens. Keep checking gunshows, always a slim chance you'll find some, good luck.
Just saw a as new beautiful M-70 in 225 win in a Couer D' Alene gunshop. This rifle had practically exhibition grade wood and perfect overall condition. Would have bought it but at $1450.00 I had to pass. Gorgeous old rifle though!!
So hard to find. I'll call them. Thanks!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Well, if you want to add a beauty to your collection that's one for ya. It's at least a 99%er. Metal and wood perfect. Triple B guns, Couer D' Alene, I'd. Tell them one of the locals sent ya.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Went back today to see if anyone acquired that 225 M-70 yet. Still there!! I know you are a collector so once more I'll reiterate my previous post to you. $1400 or maybe less with good negotiation will get you a 100% 225 M-70 Sporter. Perfect in every aspect, I inspected it closely. I believe this rifle is actually unfired. And, nearly exhibition factory wood. You would never find a better example if this is something you would like to add to your collection.
Good video...thanks!
I bought a Ruger Model 77 in .220 Swift when I got out of the Marine Corps in 75. I believe Ruger was the first company to re-start chambering for the Swift after quite a few years. I bought it for coyotes during calving. After the cows are done calving and the calves ate a few weeks old then coyotes aren’t too much of a threat. Then they are actually helpful to the cattleman by controlling jack rabbits and mice. That’s my opinion anyhow.
Hi Kenneth! I bought that very rifle. Mine had a light barrel and shot and handled beautifully. I should not have sold it.
Penumbra Yep, donkeys, mules, llamas are used. The good thing is they eat what the sheep eat and they live longer than Pyrenees dogs.
Great video I had one in 225 222 30-30
It is just like any high velocity cartridge. If you shoot it rapidly, the barrel will significantly heat up. High velocity bullets running down the lands of very hot bore will of course cause much more damaging friction. That’s why those cartridges are not in semi automatic platforms. Heat is always the enemy. High velocity, or high energy, cartridges are typically for long range accuracy, or short range power, providing a clean kill of game. These firearms are mean for hopefully one, maybe two shots to get the job done. I enjoy modern service weapons where there is a need for rapid fire. The cartridges for those weapons are not high velocity. The weapons are designed to handle that kind of performance and heat. Excessive wear in the throat of a barrel does not always affect its accuracy. Long story short, you shouldn’t shoot high velocity cartridges as rapid fire weapons. I’ve shot everything from squirrels to dig game and never had any need for rapid fire.
Very good advice - I also take my time and shoot carefully; no need for fast or frenzied shooting - neither the paper nor the game shoots back; so far.
I still have a crap load of 225, brass and loads, still wish I had my 225 Winchester. I still have a 225 Winchester Mauser barrel. I rebarreled my Mauser to 308, because of the cost to shoot 225 Winchester. I have prob. 500 rounds of the stuff plus the reloading dies. But I did love shooting the 225, always had great times shooting it. only now do I regret the rebarrel.
I looked around online last night for a Savage 340 in 30-30. The pickings were slim, and the prices unreasonable. GunBroker disgusts me. Anyway, there are pawn shops and gun stores in my area I can haunt in my search. I believe that's the only way I will find one, as I don't know of any other avenues. In my area of the rural mid-south they were never a very popular rifle. Most fellows went with a Marlin or Winchester lever gun. Thanks for all your videos.
Good on you! You'll find one. I'm always on the look out. I like your idea : pawn shops, gun shows...maybe not yet due to the bug...newspapers and Guns America and Cabela's Gun Library. Hope you find and in the meantime - all the best to you. Stay safe and healthy.
Revelation 225 Stevens 322/325 Savage 340 & 342/6400 Springfield 840 Westernfield 712 Cil 830
i had a 225 its case was identical to a friends improved 219 zipper.
That is interesting Lelon - I learn something every day - as the saying goes.
The parent case of the Winchester is the 219 Zipper, certainly not the 30-30. I have the same Savage in .225. It's a peach!
We're lucky ducks - owning those Savage 225s - not many made and almost never for sale.
Since I learned of the savage 340 in 30-30, a few years ago, Ive thought it was a interesting little rifle. Would like to find one in the condition of yours. Ive bugged Ruger off and on, and requested they make a 77/30-30 like the 77/44. Thought it would be neat, anyway.
I had one of these in the regular 30-30, the 340. It'd been used a great deal and was basically a knock-about to drag along with you on your next fishing trip. Why? Just because!
I've never seen the "V" version though, thanks for posting.
Single locking lug! I think that would fret me some but clearly does not worry you.
First love watching this man, Winchester and Ruger 77 lover like myself as i was raised to be. Not much of a remington fan as i"m not in to round receivers with little bearing surface and pinned recoil lugs as well as very short magazines and ejection ports. But the info on 225 win here is not 100% accurate. I own two 225's one in a savage 340 and a winchester 70 very fast and flat cartridge Winchester made from 1964 to 1972. Its based off the swift just shorter to hold about 7 grains less powder. Both are the same semi rimmed cartridge. Sure you could possibly take a 30-30 case and try to form the 25 degree shoulder after shortening it but then you would have to turn down half of the rim down to semi rimmed, (not easy and will probably never chamber 100% right). By the way Winchester and Savage are the only two to ever chamber the 225. Savage took a gamble in my opinion chambering this high pressure cartridge in the 340 action because in case you didn't notice, Its not the strongest center fire bolt action ever made. If u have accuracey problems with your 340's full length bed the rifle, DO NOT remove the barrel band as some folks have done that brought them to me for work, and DO NOT tighten the barrel band down past about 10inlbs, you will pull down to hard and it will not shoot consistant.
Thanks Billy - Great post for everyone to read. Especially the bedding of the 340 - and leaving the barrel band in place. I agree. Thanks for writing and it is nice to know I'm not alone in having a high opinion of the .225 - almost unknown now - but like many scarce things - of great value. All the best to you.
A lot of skepticism behind .220 swift and .264 win mag, from what I’ve read/heard they would burn barrels due to rapid firing/not as high quality steel as we have today.
I have a Winchester in 225 Win. Plus all the reloading components. I have always felt the cartridge was about 85% of a 22-250 and much more than the 223. I don't believe I have come across anyone who has heard of the 225 Winchester.
Well, bwayne40004, we're part of a small club...the last of the 225 Winchester owners : ) maybe more will emerge.
Me as well sir
.22 savage hi-power is a .30-30 necked down to .22 if I remember right. Is that not the same thing?
Sounds right to me! Maybe a little larger diameter than a regular .22 - which allows for heavier bullets for the Savage hi-power. Popular for roe deer - and much other game; mild and effective.
No, different cartridge, bullet diameter is .228 in the Savage also. The .225 is closer to the .219 Zipper Improved or the .219 Donaldson Wasp.
Does the savage 340 have a dovetailed receiver? I just purchased one, I haven't picked it up yet. The market for scope bases are limited for this rifle
Hi Joshua, I checked mine and the split rear bridge means a side mount usually for these.
Oh man, I'd love to see that one on the range!
Now you've piqued my interest in that Walther as well.
Hi Reg - For sure the Walther was unknown to me - such a unique and, I must say, excellent rifle. I can't wait to get that scope mounted and I need a rear sight as well. All the best!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I'm looking forward to this.
Thanks for your work in this videos.
Two of my friends have them in .222. I zero'd one of them recently.
These are usually more accurate than rifles costing a lot more. Always interesting to shoot and see those tiny groups.
I have a 30-30 win. and a 25-35 win. that I use for coyotes.
That 25-35 would be ideal.
Goodreview my friend, we have a Springfield 840 in 30 30, it is the same thing as the Savage 340, just branded differently..God Bless
How many of the 340Vs were made, just bought one
YOUR 340 IN 30/30 IS THE SAME AS MINE, I RELOAD AMMO FOR IT AND ITS VERRY ACCURATE THANKS AGANE . I CANT SEEM TO FIND YOUR PARKERHALE POST WOULD INJOY THE INFO
Hi James - such a fine rifle - the 340 - and a lot of character in it. I can't remember if I made a Parker Hale video; if not - I'll make one soon.
Hi USOG - I found a Sav-340V in awesome condition, pristine. Then I could not get ammo for it. If you have a connection, lemme know, I'd like to at least shoot at the range. If you have a phone number for Winchester, I could bug them for when they'll make the next run on 225Win. Thanks, love your videos btw.
Hi 58efd - not easy to find - the 340V - well done! Here is a link to Win. ammo. They usually respond. Also, there is usually ammo at gun shows and independent shops - 225 doesn't seem to be on Cabela's buyer's list; but maybe that is because there is no reliable supply. Hope you find some ammo! winchester.com/Support/Customers/Contact-Us
“Natchez Shooter Supply” they will have your ammo
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks USOG. I contacted Winchester, they said they're going to do a run in 2020 of the 225Win, just place an order with your gun store and they'll ship it to them to fill their order when it's made. So that is what I'll do.
@@u.p.woodtick3296 Hi U P Woodtick. I have kept an eye on Natchez, but they're out of stock on that caliber, as is everyone else. Thanks for the reply.
Hello USOG. My patience paid off, searching for a couple years at gunshows, I finally found 7 full (yellow boxes) of 225Win and 3 boxes of "fired once" brass at the 2020 Ft. Dodge IA R&P Gunshow. I offered him $200, he countered with 210, so I accepted. Now I have factory ammo for my 340V. Keep up the great videos, love them!
Any idea on the value of the 340V in good condition?
Were can I find shells for the 225
Hi - Can be made from 30-30; if you only want to buy - try gun shows - I usually find a box or two. Best of luck. Winchester makes a run of .225 every few years - ask at your local gun shop
never cared for the 340 and its cheap side mounted scope mounts..they missed this big time,glad i have my model 70 in 225
The 225 is becoming obsolete like my 32 special. Funny how companies now a days come out with their own cartridges almost every year. Yet we let fantastic cartridges of yester year dwindle away. I am also guilty of buying new guns in new chamberings but I do appreciate the old.
Jake Outdoors I stick with the tried and true, 30-06, 270, 30-30 but the last two deer fell to 5.56 Sig Mod 400 AR
I have a 340e in .223
Excellent combo - the 340 in .223; but I'm sure you know that.
USOG it really is! Interesting to note that the .22 savage high power is also a .30-30 necked down to .22
Those rifles really sucked, you should sell it to me LOL, have a 22 hornet and 222, most accurate rifles I have ever owned, would love to have the set
What's the twist rate on the Savage? Is it the same as the Winchester M70....1:12?
Twist rate on the Winchester 70 was 1-14 twist
Black dog ammunition out of scobey Montana makes 225 winchester ammunition
Thank you - I'll contact them
My grandpa had one, chamber way to big. Ruined brass in one shot.
Sadly, there are too many different calibres that do the same thing. Some become oddball as shops cannot carry all the ammunition. Then there are the wildcats where ammo is converted. The current fad is the 6.5 Creedmore. In a few years that will be obsolete too. There is no point in having a firearm you can't find the ammo' for.
Eh I really doubt the creedmoor will go out of fashion. It's made too much of an impact in too short a time.
Which is a shame. I'm a 260rem fan myself.
I have a great idea. Let's invent a modern new calibre that does everything. We can name it in honour of Homer Simpson's home town and call it the 30.06 Springfield. Everybody should have one. But then, currently the political heavyweights say "buy a shotgun" If there is any trouble just get your wife to take it out on the balcony and give a couple of blasts and they won't come near you. Buy a shotgun.