911rat Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I've been thinking about building a 300 Savage on a 98 action. Just wondered if anyone has done it yet and had any tips. Figured the lack of case taper and short length compared to the x57 cartridges might cause a feeding problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerfive Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I built 2 7.62X39's on 03 Turk ( large ring intermediate ) actions. I'd guess that it would be similar. The feeding with the issue follower was iffy. I found a 'short cartridge' plastic follower with spring that made all the difference. I loaded up 5 rounds and cycled them through the action 4 times to convince myself. if you are looking for a potent light recoil cartridge you might consider the 7.62X39. I've already take a few deer with one of the 2 I built. Good luck which ever way you go. Tinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustvyper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 There's some very nice spanish 1916 complete actions for sale on gunbroker right now for less than $70. That'd be a great candidate for a 300 savage imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 300 Savage will feed through most M98 actions with no modifications at all. Try it -- you'll like it! Clemson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenden Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Always did want a .300 Savage. I bought a spanish action four years ago just for a .300 or a .250 Savage. If I ever get around to it I will go the .300 route. Its a great round that deserves more attention; it may not be a high pressure kill em' for a mile round or the latest "Ultra Something" but it is a classic. Like Clemson said, shouldn't be a problem to feed. I'd save that 98 for something else if it was me, but its your gun and if you want a .300 go for it! Brenden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I got some brass from someone years ago to work up a 300 on a turk 03. Never done anything with it yet. Too many other projects. Now that I'm laid up for a couple months I should dig the stuff out. What kind of project you have in mind. I don't know if you are still in the neighborhood but if you need any assistance let me know. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911rat Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Yeah, still in the neighborhood, new wife, new baby girl. Haven't had time to work on any projects lately and haven't been on the board in a long time. Gonna start 'em slow and steady when I can. I hope to finish a 6.5x55 as a gift for my Dad first. I'm trying not to add any more reloading dies to my collection. Heck I might just go 308 but I already have a 308 bolt gun. So I guess I haven't made up my mind quite yet. I thought the 300 had a straighter case, but I tried some dummys and they seem like they'll feed fine with a little polishing of the extractor. I thought a bolt gun in 300 would be the perfect compliment to my Model 99 and the cartridge is very pleasant to shoot. Regarding the 7.62x39, I built a 7.62x39 AR upper last summer as a "brush gun". Turned out to be one of the most accurate rifles I own. Don't let anyone tell you the cartridge itself is inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustvyper Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Regarding the 7.62x39, I built a 7.62x39 AR upper last summer as a "brush gun". Turned out to be one of the most accurate rifles I own. Don't let anyone tell you the cartridge itself is inaccurate. How much did that upper run you in cost, if you don't mind me asking? I'd love to build one in 7.62x39. I already have one in 5.45x39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911rat Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 How much did that upper run you in cost, if you don't mind me asking? I'd love to build one in 7.62x39. I already have one in 5.45x39. Had to think about it a bit. About 600 but it could be done a lot cheaper if it was configured different, it all adds up; Flat top upper 16" stainless barrel AR Performance 4x4 brake Vltor gas block Samson Evo 11" handguard The first time I tried it out it ejected at 1 o'clock and the cases were hitting the rear of the ejection port. I swapped out the H buffer for an H3 and it started ejecting at about 3 o' clock. I think the barrel maker used a larger than needed gas port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Yeah, still in the neighborhood, new wife, new baby girl. Haven't had time to work on any projects lately and haven't been on the board in a long time. Gonna start 'em slow and steady when I can. I hope to finish a 6.5x55 as a gift for my Dad first. I'm trying not to add any more reloading dies to my collection. Heck I might just go 308 but I already have a 308 bolt gun. So I guess I haven't made up my mind quite yet. I thought the 300 had a straighter case, but I tried some dummys and they seem like they'll feed fine with a little polishing of the extractor. I thought a bolt gun in 300 would be the perfect compliment to my Model 99 and the cartridge is very pleasant to shoot. Regarding the 7.62x39, I built a 7.62x39 AR upper last summer as a "brush gun". Turned out to be one of the most accurate rifles I own. Don't let anyone tell you the cartridge itself is inaccurate. Congratulations, kind of the same story here. Same neighborhood, new wife, new kids. Except the kids are 14 and 17. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911rat Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Congratulations, kind of the same story here. Same neighborhood, new wife, new kids. Except the kids are 14 and 17. Don Congrats to you too. Funny how things work out sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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