Stevens 325A (Savage 340) bolt-action 30/30

[Skeet 028]

I have had 325s and 340s. Actually nice shooting little rifles for the money. My first center fire rifle was a 340 in the Hornet. I found it leaning against a barb wire fence in a fence row. Shot really well and when ya hit a groundhog...it WAS impressive. Esp to a 10 year old. My last 340 30-30 I used to make high pressure loads using 225 brass. The one locking lug was kinda problematic. case stretching and all..so I went to doing the same with a Win 54 30-30 and also a Rem 788 30-30. The old Win would shoot well but the 788 was the cat's meow. I think I had every caliber they made 'em in. The 222 was the most accurate the 225 was the worst. Heck I still have a few mags down in the vault somewhere....and a Weaver side mount and scope. I also liked the bolt handle on the 325. Sure brings back old memories

 

[drumminor2nd]

I had the Stevens in .222 as my first centerfire rifle. It was the first rifle I shot under a 1-inch group at 100 yards (just some simple handloads of H4195 and bulk 55-grain FMJs after I glass bed it and put a Weaver K4 on it). I regret selling it, but I really didn't -- and still don't -- actually need a .222.

 

[damienph]

I like the Savage/Stevens bolt action rifles.

I have a Stevens 325 in .30-30 and two Savage 340s, one chambered in .222 and one in 223.

They all have heavy triggers but are fairly accurate.

Savage 340E on left, Stevens 325 on right.
(The 340 in .222 is out on long term loan so no picture)

 

[erikpolcrack]

Have several - two 30-30s, a 222, and a 223. Great bang for the buck!

 

[DWalt]

When you come right down to it, a 340 in .30-30 would be adequate for most hunters in the lower 48. Maybe not so good for Alaska and in the Rockies.

 

[Buford57]

I still have my grandmother's 325C. My first centerfire and a nice little rifle. When spring breaks, I'll have to get out to the range with that, my wife's grandfather's 94 Winchester and the Stevens 219 I got for my son (who never used it) and have a 30-30 day.

The bolt and the single shot will be OK but I need to watch my ammo consumption with that high capacity, rapid fire Winchester.

 

[ColbyBruce]

These models were affordable

when I was in high school. I had some old catalogs so I photographed a few of the 340.

 

[Dziadzi#1]

340 Savage

I've had a few 340's in .30-30 and 2 in .222. All shot well, with the .222's shooting the best (shot a few woodchucks up to about 200 yds.). The only problem I have ever had was with one of the .222's that wouldn't extract. I tried some new parts, but still had the problem. The rifle was a later model with a different extractor than the .30-30's had. If I ever come across another one that tickles my fancy, I might get I'd for the right price.

 

[mtgianni]

I've had a few 340's in .30-30 and 2 in .222. All shot well, with the .222's shooting the best (shot a few woodchucks up to about 200 yds.). The only problem I have ever had was with one of the .222's that wouldn't extract. I tried some new parts, but still had the problem. The rifle was a later model with a different extractor than the .30-30's had. If I ever come across another one that tickles my fancy, I might get I'd for the right price.

I emailed Leroy, the gunsmith I posted about and he recommended a good cleaning to the extractor even if I thought it was clean. That and a brisk bolt working made mine work much better.

 

[Freischütz]

The 30/30s have a good reputation for accuracy with cast bullets.