| cordite |
| (.333 member) |
| 08/01/17 06:03 AM |
Rear locking Savage Model 40
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I'm more of an accumulator than a collector. I like guns that feel right in the hand even though most people would call them unattractive. So I like this Savage Model 40 in 300 Savage made in the 1930s.
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[/URL][/image] What is interesting to me is how much it resembles the Schultz and Larsen Model 54j in terms of the tubular receiver and rear locking lugs.
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| cordite |
| (.333 member) |
| 08/01/17 06:09 AM |
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Re: Rear locking Savage Model 40
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I have never had any issues with brass life in rear locking guns and I bet that 99 percent of people who bring it up haven't had an issue either. They just repeat what they have heard. Not having through cuts for the locking lugs makes for a tight fitting and smooth bolt movement.
| Rule303 |
| (.416 member) |
| 08/01/17 08:44 AM |
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Re: Rear locking Savage Model 40
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Hi Cordite, looks like you found a good rifle. I like the simplicity of that design, however I prefer the S&L extractor.
I have had brass stretch on rear locking rifles. A Remm788, the first one in 308 I had and no problem The last one I found brass to be stretching/growing. Both were loaded with loads that were just off or on max for the rifle. I just found it strange that brass did stretch on one and not the other. Head space was within limits for both.
| 93x64mm |
| (.416 member) |
| 08/01/17 09:15 AM |
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Re: Rear locking Savage Model 40
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Cordite, good working rifle there - & a very under appreciated cartridge is the .300 Savage!
If any round deserves a recall then I believe it should be this round!