I’ve got the first version of the Savage 340 which isn’t drilled and tapped for even a side mount scope. It’s straight irons for me and, given my failing eyesight, I decided to give it to a grandchild for their first deer rifle.
Thanks. It’s been a struggle trying to get one with my recurve! The only opportunities I have been getting were bucks! I figured I had better take advantage of it being rifle season and at least get one down to break the ice. I still have 4 tags to fill and the extended doe season after Dec 31 so time is on my side anyway.
@@georgerucker9263 Savage model 340. It’s an awesome gun! I shoot 140gr Hornady lever revolution ammo and it reaches out there! 373 yds is my longest shot with it.
@@georgerucker9263I wish I would’ve gotten that one on film! I do have 6 friends that watched it happen though lol. I was prone with a steady rest and held on the vital v, I didn’t think about distance until after the shot and when I ranged it I handed off the range finder. All 7 of us got the same distance, then proceeded to ask everyone multiple times walking to the hit site if that really just happened 😂. That was the first 10 point and biggest buck I had ever killed at that point.
I’ve got the first version of the Savage 340 which isn’t drilled and tapped for even a side mount scope. It’s straight irons for me and, given my failing eyesight, I decided to give it to a grandchild for their first deer rifle.
Nice job!
Thanks. It’s been a struggle trying to get one with my recurve! The only opportunities I have been getting were bucks! I figured I had better take advantage of it being rifle season and at least get one down to break the ice. I still have 4 tags to fill and the extended doe season after Dec 31 so time is on my side anyway.
Well damn this is the first time i ever saw a bolt gun in 30-30
@@georgerucker9263 Savage model 340. It’s an awesome gun! I shoot 140gr Hornady lever revolution ammo and it reaches out there! 373 yds is my longest shot with it.
@JimiRiggedOutdoors wow very impressive. Back in the days i wouldn't trust a 30-30 beyond 200 yards.
@@georgerucker9263I wish I would’ve gotten that one on film! I do have 6 friends that watched it happen though lol. I was prone with a steady rest and held on the vital v, I didn’t think about distance until after the shot and when I ranged it I handed off the range finder. All 7 of us got the same distance, then proceeded to ask everyone multiple times walking to the hit site if that really just happened 😂. That was the first 10 point and biggest buck I had ever killed at that point.
Good old Savage 340.
@@heerkrupp64 Indeed! My favorite of my rifles for sure.