Savage 340C 30-30 Bolt Action: First Look

[@64MDW]

I've had a Savage 340 for years. It's a classic that can't be improved on and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@jpvernoutside3378]

I had one of these, sold it...regretted it, found another and LOVE IT... I am now loading ammo for it. It's great to be able to load pointed bullets for 30-30 and get great results. I use a B Square mount for the scope. It sits over top a little high but I can still use the iron sites too GREAT OLE GUN

[@garypease7414]

My father used his 325c (Stevens) for everything from rabbits, to bear, and it never failed him once. Same gun, different tag. I got my first deer with the same gun.

[@edjett2631]

I really enjoyed watching you shoot that rifle. It would be great if someone could make a top mount for those rifles.

[@jackwhite4578]

I have that exact rifle. I didn’t even want it but took for money owed to me. It became my favorite rifle to shoot and hunt with. Have many other rifles but it just is so easy to shoot and go on target. You can reload full metal jacketed bullets for it since it has a clip magazine. It’s a great truck gun to carry. Will take care of just about any problem you have.

[@Miguelperaza-c7v]

You are so lucky ! I'm crying real hard now cause I don't got one like yours 😢 hopefully you'll have a ton Of fun with it, and if you use a 130 grain Hollow point for chucks ,would be interesting , to see the results. I know 3031 is a dirty powder but , I use it anyways , 28.1 grains is not bad , as a minimum load , for a short barrel , my long gun winch 94 handles it well.

[@davidfriesen9512]

I got to shoot a .30-30 a few years ago and I was impressed. Great cartridge and I totally like your carbine version .

[@Josh-dp4iv]

The 340c was alil newer.. the earlier ones didn't have the C. And u couldn't put a scope on them. Only the peep sight.. had one and it was a great gun for brush and close quarters.. great deer gun

[@EverettBaland]

Nice piece. Have the .30-30 and .222 here.

[@joshuataft5541]

Good video..I have one..got my first buck with it.. I know it's not higher end but it's a good gun and feels ballenced..thanx for the vid..

[@AlleghenyMountainLiving]

You can't beat the 325 and 340 savage models. They shoot like a dream! I have one of each and wouldn't trade them for any rifle. Take care.....Darryl, AML.

[@danielnunley1226]

Allegheny Mountain Living same here my early 50s 340 is an absolute tac driver at 100 yards. Honestly like it better than my new mossberg patriot 308 shooting wise

[@Barbarjinkies]

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[@Denman500.]

Very nice little brush gun.

[@alexperez2506]

That was my First Rifle when I was 15 back in the 60s and still have it , haven't shot it in years but still look great , I still have the old Rear sight with a wheel for moving the rear site up and down , Killed many wild boars with it and deer.

[@DMX-PAT]

Revelation 225 Stevens 322/325 Savage 340 & 342/6400 Springfield 840 Westernfield 712 Cil 830

[@hughlink3122]

I have 2 of these 340 s in 222 , very good shooting guns

[@xeverettx2564]

I live scout rifles, brush guns, or whatever term people like to use. Something about that short stout look of a carbine just says American Badass LOL HAHAHA!! I’m def. partial to the. Because my first deer rifle was a 1955 Winchester Model 94 handed down to me when I was 9 from my great grandfather who had killed atleast 100 deer with that gun alone and countless amounts varmint. It was always in the truck that we used as our field truck on the farm. In southeastern Pennsylvania it a lot of thick underbrush in wooded areas and rolling hills and fields, hollars, and in our case rolling orchard farm so that 30-30 was the gun of choice around here even though he had everything from Mausers, to Rem700 .30-06, 7mmRemMag, 270, 375 H&H, Springfields -06, Mosins, K-31 Swiss, Really too many to name and by the grace of God were all handed down to me but I just like him always finding myself reaching for the trusted Model94! So I guess my point is I live that feel and round and now discovering this Model 340, a bolt gun that shoots 30-30 I need one. The search starts today. Thank you for sharing this video! It really brought back so many good family memories from the years going afield.

[@zztopinthehouse]

I'm looking at the williams sight for my 340 savage 1951. It currently has an old redfield scope on it and the bolt slaps it as I sling brass. Very accurate at 125yards but I want that scope gone. Great video. Thanks

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

She will serve you well !

[@garyh1449]

I have the Stevens 325 in 30-30 and a 222 Rem in the 340 I love them. They are great shooters and lite to carry around.. Wow! this video is 8 years old. Do you still have that 340?

[@geob0324]

Yep... that'll work just fine..!

[@riverrivers250]

Wow i didnt know there was a bolt action for a 3030,,, i assumed it was strictly a lever action bulllet,,, hahaha but man that rifle looks badass!!

[@jmartin9059]

With 170 grain loads you might get some amazing accuracy. And with spitzer bullets such as Hornady LeverEvolution offers in factory ammo... it is flatter shooting than you might expect. My old Speer handloaders manual shows spitzer soft point bullet loads for tat rifle.

[@ChuckinTV]

I've actually been hand loading using leverEvolution. Compared with A4064 I've gained 300fps with Hornady 150gr RN bullets. I haven't tried spitzers yet. I'm sticking with the RN for now because I want to see the terminal performance difference RN and spitzer bullets. The gun itself is as accurate as I can hold it. I really wouldn't press a shot past 100yd, just due to my ability with it and the size of the front sight.

[@turkey0165]

My dad bought used in1961 or 1962 at the grocery store, yes a grocery store a used savage model 340 30/30 . Dad is long gone but I inherited the rifle 28 years ago and never fired it! It’s been in the closet all these years. After seeing your video which is very nice I’m going to take it to a gunsmith I know who does quality work and have the barrel all re-blued and the minor nicks and blemishes in the wooden stock redone to new condition! It’s past time to shoot that 30/30 carbine and destroy some 1 gallon milk jugs filled with dyed water! Thanks for the great video! P.S Where is the serial number I’ve looked high and low and can’t find one?

[@ChuckinTV]

Yours doesn't have a serial number because it is old enough to not have one. Enjoy it. I still like to take mine out every now and then.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Date codes on top of barrel near barrel nut.

[@TheArby13]

Too bad no one makes a 3030 bolt gun anymore. I see Henry has a single shot. But I want aa 3030 bolt gun.

[@BorneSolidBoom]

I have two of these 340s and a Stevens 325. I can't find the aperture sights anywhere for one of my 340s. It's been maddening.

[@ffarmchicken]

If you want to know the date it was manufactured, there is a very small date code in an oval stamped on the barrel.

[@thomassullivan1207]

Stevens/Savage had a date stamp system. There is a stamp at the base of the barrel or on the receiver, usually 2 numbers followed by a letter. That is the date code. The letter indicates the year. A=1949, B=1950, etc. My Model 340C has a stamp 32S, meaning it was made in 1968. I believe the number is the week of manufacture. Hope that helps.

[@ChuckinTV]

I'll have to take a look thanks

[@bluesman1063]

My Dad had one of those when I was a kid.

[@jimzwicker4616]

Savage bought Stevens out, that started life as a model 325 Stevens

[@kylewood8327]

I found one of these and want to buy it and get the barrel threaded to suppress.

[@AlleghenyMountainLiving]

Thats at least a 1968 since it has the serial numbers. Prior to the firearms act of 1968, Savage didn't number them. My 340 and 325 C have no numbers. The 340 is an early 50s model, and the 325 is a 1948 model. The 325 was made prior to the 340, but only produced for 3 years.

[@danielnunley1226]

Allegheny Mountain Living I have a 340 also that has no numbers. Shoots just as good if not better than modern guns

[@davidmaxey656]

I know this is an old post but would you happen to know anything about the Springfield model 840?

[@danielnunley1226]

David Maxey from my understanding it’s pretty much the same Gun just a different variant of it.

[@turkey0165]

Thanks you answered my question later! 2020 My 340 doesn’t have any serial numbers

[@albertahuntingproductions]

I know this video is old, but would you happen to know what model or what ever you want to call it that williams peep sight is? Would love to put one on my 340.

[@ChuckinTV]

It is the FP-340. I just looked at the original package it came in

[@albertahuntingproductions]

@@ChuckinTV thank you sir

[@Pixx4you]

Honest wear is never a problem, IMHO.

[@EmeiBaguazhang]

You can't fool me,...I saw that guy with the handgun hiding behind the tree.! :D

[@duckman6219]

Wingchun where?

[@EmeiBaguazhang]

Na,...I was just kidding them.

[@duckman6219]

Wingchun that was fast

[@EmeiBaguazhang]

I just happened to be online and on KZbin. :)

[@russian06374]

Nice gun I have the Steven's variant of it the 325c where did you get the peep sight for it

[@ChuckinTV]

I think I found on Amazon. Is your receiver drilled and tapped for a peep?

[@russian06374]

Chuckin' I believe so it has 2 threaded holes at the back of the receiver on the left side just with looks like set screws in there for now

[@ChuckinTV]

I think the Williams peep should go right on. It's somewhere around 80$. But I'm pretty happy with it. You can see what I did at 100yds with this set up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2LGgHykbtBmedk I was surprised how well I grouped with it. Thanks for watching!

[@billbuege4944]

I found 5 of them owned 1 while iwas in the navy put my parents pawned it but I found one just like it for 110.00

[@steves9285]

what time of the year when you guys start seeing the woodchucks come out after winter

[@ChuckinTV]

+Steve S They start coming out right around this time of the year. They do come out on really nice days during the winter, but it's rare. April is when we see them in force because that's when they start breeding.

[@joshuataft5541]

Mines more beat than yours..I like the way they look when we'll used..your right the point like an arrow..some miss out cause they think they are too cool for a fun like this..but it shoots good..

[@easttexan2933]

Well, its been 3 years since this video was posted and the question is do you still have the rifle? Hope so.

[@ChuckinTV]

Still have it. Still shoot it once in a while. Thanks for watching.

[@easttexan2933]

good for you.

[@adrianrobertsdarthius666]

@@ChuckinTV taking mine out today for some plinking. Got a 1949

[@rockystelone21]

Williams Lapeer Michigan.

[@OldSchoolParatrooper]

Same gun I got my daughter

[@lordoftheflyes3080]

Dude best gun i ever had kick my self every deer season for getting rid of it .i would love it if they made a new model set up as a scout rifle platform,with a nice red dot . would be a pirfect deer gun .

[@bmac1205]

I own one of these and need clips. I believe my Ex threw them away. She was a nut job and would throw away anything that she didn't think was important. So glad I divorced that nut job. Can anyone help me find a source for 30-30 clips for the 340?

[@themouseisgamingchannel1236]

I hunt with a 3030 but action and I’m a kid 11 years old

[@beautybaypro]

I’m hoping to start hunting, my grandpa has a 30 30 bolt action. I’m 13

[@robertstratton9000]

I shot my first deer with the same rifle.

[@kalbfleisch61]

Hey that’s my gun that was stolen. Not really lol

[@williepierce3933]

OMG, is that a basketball hoop!? You were shooting where there might be children playing! Just kidding utilizing Democrat logic and hysteria. Beautiful gun, and great shooting! Happy New Year!