I recently bought a pre-64 300 H&H and the sights don't look right, especially the front. The front sight is .55" tall. Using the iron sights the first load I tried 150 gr with full power powder (Don't recall what) the bullet struck about right on at 25 yards. I'm thinking that the rear sight elevator might be a replacement??? It does not go any lower than shown. The front sight does not fit right, see picture. Question: Is that rear sight correct? If so, is it just the elevator that's off? I've done quite a bit of searching on line and cannot find a rear sight that looks like that one. Help please.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
I’d like original sights, but lack the knowledge to get the right ones. The sights on the Web go from $30 to well over $300 bucks, but I doubt any I’ve found were “right” for the pre-64 300. My 300 is in excellent condition, but I believe the bolt shroud has been re-blued as it has a purple hew. Also the floor plate is a very nice blue, maybe too nice. I’m not sure the floor plate was supposed to be blued like that. My pre-64 375’s floor plate is much different as are the sights and the color of the shroud on the bolt. In other words, even if I get the right sights I don’t know if the rifle would be correct and I can’t afford to spend a Small fortune.
You’re saying is that rear sight isn’t right, correct? The front sight surely isn’t.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
Both sights are wrong. The rear would definitely be a Winchester 22-G with 3C elevator. The front would most likely be a Winchester 31 but a Lyman .310" high could be a possibility as well.
Both sights are wrong. The rear would definitely be a Winchester 22-G with 3C elevator. The front would most likely be a Winchester 31 but a Lyman .310" high could be a possibility as well.
Any advice on finding such sights?
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
The serial number on said rifle is 309xxx, which I think means 1954 DOM. My 375 is a 1956 manufacture. I'd think such things as floor plates would be similar. I see that the 375 would have different sights and the 375 has two flip up rear sights.
Last edited by Bugger; 01/06/21.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
Your rifle was serialized in Sept./Oct. of 1954. If it has a MC stock the original rear sight may have been a Marble 69 folding leaf rear sight or Lyman 16B folding leaf rear sight. Once you determine what you need they can be readily found on eBay.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson
I'm using Leupold quick disconnect bases and medium height rings. I'll have a second scope along that is sighted in while hunting. If all else fails, I'll use the sights. I will be glad when I get rid of that ugly front sight. and the odd rear sight. Here's a picture of my Super 30
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
Part of the virtue, or perhaps vice - unsure which, of being an old man; the appreciation of some of the classics. Of course the pre '64 Model 70. But also chamberings such as the 300 & 375 H&H with their over century old record of reliable accomplishments! Not belittling the hoard of more recent chamberings, particularly the fine .300 Win Mag, but case design of the H&H series 'made to feed', just as CRF mad to feed. A match spurred by the days where reliable feeding & performance was paramount. So my small, unsolicited moment of grinning appreciation & 'congrats' for those of us sufficiently fortunate to own such rifles & chamberings! An old man's take! Happy Orthodox Catholic Christmas today! John
