1950 H&H Magnum Model 70 Action

[Ray B]

Attached is a photograph of 2 bolt faces. Left is for a 458Win Mag, Right is for a 404 Jeffery, altered by PO Ackley. The 458 face within the rim is .535"; the 404 is .555", The radius for the 404 is .01" greater. The real noticeable difference is in the extractor. The 404 has a considerable portion removed. The extractor appears to be the main difference in suitability of the action for .532 cartridges. Since the extractor can be replaced and milled to the desired cartridge, I would not hesitate to get this action if I were considering a build.

 

[Angelo_orygun]

Thanks for posting this SBS for reference, certainly helpful to see the difference!

 

[Angelo_orygun]

Still available and looking for a new home!

I’ll be at DSC if anyone is interested in seeing the action in person.

 

[Angelo_orygun]

Bump

 

[gprippers]

nobody at DSC wanted it? HUH? So why didnt you keep it in the 300 RUM? Just didnt like the cartridge or ??? I was thinking of a 404 build so just wanted to check in with you as to what was what with it. Thanks

 

[Angelo_orygun]

nobody at DSC wanted it? HUH? So why didnt you keep it in the 300 RUM? Just didnt like the cartridge or ??? I was thinking of a 404 build so just wanted to check in with you as to what was what with it. Thanks

I had the 300 RUM in the picture disassembled by pre64win and only purchased the blueprinted action, I was going to build a 404. I ended up finding an AHR DGR for sale and went that route. If you want to build a 404, this would be a great start!!

 

[Angelo_orygun]

Sunday bump!

 

[Ray B]

If I wanted another full length magnum rifle I would strongly consider this action- I think all that would be needed for a .532" head diameter cartridge would be a replacement extractor (which are readily available), Any of the H&H cases/improved should be fine with very little adjustment.

 

[Angelo_orygun]

If I wanted another full length magnum rifle I would strongly consider this action- I think all that would be needed for a .532" head diameter cartridge would be a replacement extractor (which are readily available), Any of the H&H cases/improved should be fine with very little adjustment.

I’m trying to avoid another full length magnum myself! someone save me!!