I just picked up a very clean Savage 340 series E in 30.30 for my son who is 11. Next year will be his first deer season as a 12 year old. Can anyone supply me with more info. on this rifle. ie years of production current value,, I paid under 300.00 for it, with a 4X scope. Any info. would be appriciated. It shoots nice tight groups at 100 yards, I'm happy with it so far. I had some trouble with the 2 clip springs wanting to move inward when loading the clip into the gun,, I was able to bend them slightly to stop the problem. ANY INPUT GUYS ????
Made 1950-85,came in calibers 22 Hornet,222 Rem,223 Rem,225Win,30/30. Barrel length 22in for 30/30,everything else 24in. Shows models M322(Hornet),M325(30/30),1947-50,than 340 series.Than shows Models 340,340C,340S,342,and 342S no E series.Since 1965 checkered stock,before then plain.Value about $225.00,225Win brings a higher dollar,as is fairly rare.
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I have a 340 Savage in .30-30, and it shoots great. I have gotten groups as small as 5/8 inch with mine, shooting 170 gr Corelokts with IMR-4064 powder. I'm trying to work up a load with the 130 gr Hornady Interlock bullet, so far trying H-335 powder. Since it has a box magazine, you can use spitzer bullets in it, but the length of the magazine limits the length of the cartridge.
Thanks so far for the responses. The triger pull on this gun is great,, maybe reworked?? Who knows?? The stock is plain,not checkered so I guess it is a pre-1965 model. I shot 1 inch groups at 100 and it was a tack driver at 50 yds. Not bad with factory ammo. Any more info. from others is very much appriciated.
One more peice of semi-solicited advice. Don't think about the value of the rifle until you or your son decide to sell it. Think about hunting, family time, and good traditions.
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