The salt years were 1967 to 1971 For the Browning's, I believe. But just because you have a gun in those years doesn't mean it is a salt-wood gun. I have a 1967 375 H&H long extractor gun and it does not have Salt-wood. In my opinion the Browning safari grade guns were as good or better than the pre-64 Winchester mod 70. The 300 H&H in a safari grade is one of my favorites. Shoot your 30/06 and enjoy.