JB, the aforementioned Model 721 300 H&H with the shortened barrel still had the original factory inletting. I had figured on bedding it "to make it shoot better", but it was more than adequate for hunting so left it alone. Sometimes wondered if the stiffer short barrel made much difference.

My other one is an FN Sporter of similar vintage, and shoots as well as any of my new 300s today.

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It is especially accurate with 200 gr Partitions, and also has far more memories than any of the 300 Wins or the Wby. smile

Ted