Savage 340b 30-30 worth a trade?

[spikedzombies]

I got a beat up old 10/22 that functions but is worn.

I already own a new 10/22 and a 15-22..

Would you trade it for a savage 340b in 3030?

 

[Dr.Rob]

In a heartbeat. But I have a strange admiration for that rifle since my uncle has one.

They are still making 10/22's.

 

[peacemaker45]

They're solid guns. A little quirky, by modern standards, but solid. Mine's a triple deuce, but the thutty thutty should be a fine gun, too. The trigger is a bit heavy by bolt gun standards, but comparable to the average lever. The other thing is tat the barrel band can take some experimenting to find the tension it likes.

Not to mention, if you reload, .30 WCF in a bolt gun can be interesting. Say hello to pointy bullets!

 

[jmr40]

From a practical standpoint I didn't much care for the 340 when they were in production and think they are overrated today. But they are somewhat rare and a little unique. Like Dr. Rob said. They still make 10-22's. If the 340 interests you I'd go for it. I don't see how you can lose.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Not to mention, if you reload, .30 WCF in a bolt gun can be interesting. Say hello to pointy bullets!

Not really

Your magazine length is quite limited 2.630" iirc. So only short 125g or less bullets will work. Plus these guns in my experience with three have slow bores so the advantage of higher BC is greatly reduced and you run the risk of falling underneath a spitzers expansion window.

Good guns, I own an 840 currently

 

[Sav .250]

That trade would have already been done if that were me.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Oops double

 

[303tom]

Absolutely !..................

 

[denton]

They're a lot of fun. I shoot 175 grains of cast lead in mine, at 1900 FPS. It's cheap, fun to shoot, and very capable within its range.

I get about 2 MOA out of mine, which is plenty for a short range machine.

They are a lot more useful than a 22.

The chamber tends to be a little on the small side, enough so that you probably can't pick up range brass and resize it. But if you start with new brass, or shoot commercial ammo in your gun, then neck size it, all is well.

 

[Sunray]

If the other guy knows anything, you won't be trading any 10/22 for a 340. Bolt action .30-30's are usually tack drivers.
A heart beat would be too slow. Been kicking myself for eons for not buying one when Simpsons or it might have been Eaton's(two big now defunct Dept store chains) got out of firearms.

 

[Dr.Rob]

pointed bullets or not, that's a neat little rifle.

 

[Eb1]

Do it, and load 125 grain Ballistic Tips to 2500 fps. One heck of a 30-30 for sure.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Do it, and load 125 grain Ballistic Tips to 2500 fps. One heck of a 30-30 for sure.

How are you getting these to feed through the mag? Because this is what you end up with combining a 125g b-tip with a savage 340 mag.

FWIW a rem 788 mag is even SHORTER

There are lots of reasons to like these rifles, they're handy, good shooting, unusual and fun. But take it from me having owned every non bolt action 30-30 made. They are NOT the platform to try to load into a "super 30-30" like many folks have dreams of when they buy one. Magazine length is very limited, the single locking lug action has the stiffness of overcooked ramen and they tend to throw wild fliers and suffer massive POI shifts if factory 30/30 pressures are exceeded

 

[Eb1]

Sorry, fellow Arkansan. I didn't know the mag was so short on these rifles. I figured they'd handle the length.
Is there not a way to modify the mag some to get them to load?

Nevertheless...lol

Do it, and load a Sierra FNHP to 2500 fps if'n the pressures are not to high. You can get there in a 336, but I don't know about the rifle you speak of.

My assumption was since it was mag fed it would handle the BT's just fine. OPPS.. I guess that saying about assumption is true.

That is why I love this board. You learn something everyday if you can admit that you're wrong. Thanks for the education.

 

[22-rimfire]

I'd trade the 10/22 any day for the Savage 340. Pretty good rifle; plain but good.

 

[R.W.Dale]

You COULD shorten the case length by a couple tenths and load to 2.630

I've considered it and always decided it was just too much work.

 

[Clark]

I paid $75 in 2005 at a gun show for a used Springfield 840 = Savage 340.
I paid $39, two weeks ago for a scope base and mount for it.
I have not shot it yet.

In 1995 I got a beat up 10/22 at a pawn shop for $35 and started buying aftermarket parts for it. The Green Mountain barrel was the most important improvement.
Hundreds of rodents died.

In 2007 I lost my 10/22 and bought two more used 10/22s at gun shows for $160 each.
The custom parts I added were more expensive than the first 10/22.
The Shilen stainless select match 10/22 barrel cost me $200 used.
They have been to the range, but no rodents have died yet.

What does it all mean?
Customized 10/22s cost more than stock ones.
Guns you will use are worth more to you.