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 Win Model 70 question
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12/01/21 06:37 PM
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Just picked up a pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade (1951 I think) and it’s stamped “300 MAGNUM”. Barrel is a Winchester for sure.
Question is this: I assume this is a 300 H&H, given the .300 Win Mag wasn’t invented yet.
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Re: Win Model 70 question
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12/02/21 01:40 AM
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I think they started offering it in .300 win mag in the early 60’s (like 62 or 63)
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Re: Win Model 70 question
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12/02/21 02:48 AM
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I think they started offering it in .300 win mag in the early 60’s (like 62 or 63) 1963 to be exact. 1951 Winchester Model 70 300 H&H Magnum Sold
Last edited by Texas Dan; 12/02/21 02:58 AM.
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Re: Win Model 70 question
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Try chambering a 300 H&H case; it will not fit in a 300 win mag chamber.
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Re: Win Model 70 question
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12/02/21 03:21 AM
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Just picked up a pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade (1951 I think) and it’s stamped “300 MAGNUM”. Barrel is a Winchester for sure.
Question is this: I assume this is a 300 H&H, given the .300 Win Mag wasn’t invented yet.
Thanks I would suggest taking the gun, since you don't know the caliber, to a reputable gun shop and have them determine exactly what it is.
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Re: Win Model 70 question
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12/03/21 01:35 AM
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Read up a little on this, if your rifle was made in ‘51 then there is a good possibility it is indeed 300 H&H Apparently there was a transition period (1945-1951) where Winchester changed their barrel stamps from 300 Magnum to 300 H&H Magnum Source: Rock Island Auction ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/12/full-4235-324743-1cd293da_0bbb_448c_847e_116625c1eb4a.jpeg)
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Re: Win Model 70 question
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Read up a little on this, if your rifle was made in ‘51 then there is a good possibility it is indeed 300 H&H Apparently there was a transition period (1945-1951) where Winchester changed their barrel stamps from 300 Magnum to 300 H&H Magnum Source: Rock Island Auction Great. Thanks! A friend says he has a book on pre-64 Model 70s. He said he dig it out and check.
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