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Did Sako ever chamber a 300 H & H??

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yes to both questions. The .300 H&H; was chambered in the Mauser action back in the '50s and in the early L61R actions. I'm pretty sure I've heard of or seen Mannlicher Carbines in an A series action (1980s) in the 9.3 x 64 chambering. There may be a few Lightweight Hunters around in this caliber as well. Any of these configurations will be tough to find. Good luck.

DeerGoose
 
Definitely yes on the .300 H&H; - I own one each of the Mauser action and the early L61. Not so sure on the 9.3x64. I have never seen nor heard of a factory Sako in this caliber - the only Sako I ever saw in 9.3x64 was a custom job. (Of course, anything is possible!) On the other hand, Sako definitely chambered the AV in 9.3x62. I have an AV rifle in this caliber, and my buddy Ed has or had a Mannlicher carbine that I drooled all over but was unable to trade him out of.

The two cartridges are considerably different. The 9.3x62 is basically a necked-up .30-06, developed by Otto Bock before WWI. Performance is somewhat stronger than the similar .35 Whelen because the Europeans load to higher pressures. The 9.3x64 is a beltless magnum cartridge of substantially larger case diameter than the 9.3x62. Muzzle energy of factory loads is somewhat higher than the .375 H&H.;
 
thanks for the clarification, icebear. I was thinking of the 9.3x62 and was wrong about the 9.3x64, like you said there are a few Mannlichers around in the 62 chambering.

DeerGoose
 
There were some .300 H&H; made in the Mauser model during the fifties. They were built on the FN Mauser sporter action. I have seen some for sale here in Sweden the last ten years. I had the opportunity to buy one of them, and didn't - I'm still blaming myself.

I also thing that some were made in the Sako Safari model.

Regards,

Fritz
 
Hi.
Sako listed their Model 74 Super in .300 H&H; magnum. I have heard some words about the Safari in .300 H&H; as well, but I am not sure.
Best,
Kris
 
I have an L61R in 300 H&H;, four digit serial number. Had it re-blued and stock refinished, but I have never hunted with it. I can get about 1 3/4" five shot groups at 100 yards, and many other rifles in my collection will do better. But it is a fine old cartridge, and I would not hesitate to use it for bear and elk, if I could work up a good load.
 
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