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Hey guys, I wanted to buy a classic sporter 338 win mag for elk hunting because my pre 64 model 70 took some good abuse this elk season and I felt sorry for it after 2 days in the rain. I put it away and started using a more weather resistant rifle. Of course 79s is going to say: See I told you so . I just don't like putting my pre 64's through that much anguish I guess. I have classic sporters for that kind of abuse . Anyway, with EricM, and Beretzs and Kutenay in mind, I took on a project that was almost complete, but needs some finishing touches. Here is a list of what will be done to it:

1. Cerakote the metal.
2. Cerakote the stock
3. Install new red pachmayr decelerator.
4. Glass bed.
5. Freefloat the barrel...
6. Jewel the bolt..
7. Hunt the living heck out of it in all kinds of weather..

I ended up getting an excellent deal on a 1955 pre 64 H&H action with a stainless 338 win mag barrel already screwed on. The barrel looks pretty damn new with polished chamber and crisp sharp rifling in the bore. It came with a bansner (High tech specialties) stock and weighs in right at 7 pounds. I weighed it with an extra aluminum floor plate I had laying around. I'll end up buying an aluminum trigger guard and then send it off for cerakote. My plans are to make it look somewhat similar to my 270 fwt, so the stock will be cerakoted dark brown (similar to Mcmillan's brown color).

Someone has already asked for some "before" pictures, plus there will be progression pics to come. Here goes guys. Hope you enjoy. To the true collectors, don't be too hard on me for putting this one to good use . I like to think of it as a new lease on life for this old girl, even though an H&H action may be a waste for a 338 win mag, it is cool that I can get 4 in the magazine ..:

Before pics:






I have no idea as to who makes this barrel. If any of you know, please let me know.


This is what I did to it today:

Checked the receiver scope base threads. Chased the threads and they are all excellent:
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Took the action apart and sanded the stock down:
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