You ought to see how long seated Berger VLD's look in the rounds I load for my Rem 700 Classic in 300 Savage. I have tried them all and they are accurate in my three 99s chambered for 300 Savage. Reloaders can better the factory ballistics, in some cases substantially. Partitions work. Copyright © 2000-2020 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. With a case length of 1.912 inches and an overall length of 2.515 inches, it worked very well in the quick-handling Model 99, and on deer and similar-sized game, it worked perfectly. Remington put the 300 sav in their classic rifle line up. For Deer size game, here are our favorites: Nosler Ballistic Tip – Offers excellent accuracy and rapid expansion and energy transfer. Find 300 Savage Ammo for sale, in-stock and ready to ship at Ammo Freedom. Apr 5, 2018 #3 Pontius Member. Doesn't really matter what pill you shoot at them, any bullet that will stay together and reliably expand at 300 Savage velocities produces the same results. In my 1937 99 EG with 24" barrel that load chronographs 2,450 fps. Originaly I had a Remington 81 in 300 Savage, had a chance to break even on it and ended up with a 99 with a 24 inch barrel. This gives enough weight for ample penetration but keeps the velocity high enough to keep trajectories flat and impact energy high. Here are some specifications of interest to reloaders: bullet diameter .308", maximum COL 2.600", maximum case length 1.871", MAP 46,000 cup. SOLD Manufacturer: 1949 Caliber Info:.300 Savage Metal Condition: Very Good, Some Finish Wear, Small Nicks & … I'll see how the bullet performs and make a decision some day. While I dearly love the .300 savage I think it is not the best for such hunting. The 250 Savage chambered in the great Savage 99 is one of the best deer guns ever made. Hornady is your friend for .300Savage brass. I deer hunt with a Remington bolt action 300 Savege and have taken 17 deer with it here in Michigan. If a.30-06 is up to the task, a.300 Savage surely is albeit at a shorter range than a '06 since it starts out slower. 300 Savage is pure poison to deer. It is their #30303. I think they open up better at those short northern MN deer woods shots. Either is a great deer cartridge, but I would have to go with the .270 because both rifles and ammo very plentiful. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. I don't currently have reloading equipment, but am planning to order loaded ammo from a reputable reloading compant. My buddy came up with the 308 Win. In a 2.8" magazine, bolt action rifle the 300 Savage almost is a "300 Creedmoor". Some at ranges a lot farther than the max you are talking about. This rules out FMJ and solid ammunition which is normally banned for deer anyway. If it was easy, it wouldn't be as fun. For decades the.300 Savage proved itself proficient on deer and even larger game, but when the.308 Winchester arrived (the design of which is actually based on the.300 Savage … It has been and is used by both men and women, for close shots and distance shots, in open terrain and denser country. The rifle has been well used and they didn't take care of the appearnce of the rifle but looking good now. I purchase a 1954 99eg a few weeks ago and first time out got nice buck, but turns out the Pendleton ammo I bought was inconsistent and after missing two doe I decided to crony the ammo. Later, in the 1950's, the .300 Savage became the basis for experiments by the US Army that resulted in the development of the (T-65) .308 Winchester cartridge. As was stated above 300 savage has lower velocities than 30.06 or 308 Win, but 125gr is too light for hunting. My Account My Orders My Address Book My Password. Good old cup and core 150 grain Core Lokts and Winchester Power Points are also excellent. While the Savage Model 99 lost the popularity race against the Winchester Model 94 and the Marlin 336, the Savage Model 99 was probably the best of the three. It is wise to full length resize cases to be used in Savage 99 rifles, as this action locks at the rear and allows some case stretch. A 150 grain 30 cal bullet going 2500 fps is a deer killer. Yup. Great deer cartridge. Factory loads are offered in 150 and 180 grain bullet weights. Bullet Weight. GI#: 101535412. It has been and is used by both men and women, for close shots and distance shots, in open terrain and denser country. That gun sadly fell victim to a home burglary and was never recovered by me. The best .308 bullet for whitetail deer is in the 150gr to 165gr range. Log In Register. This rules out FMJ and solid ammunition which is normally banned for deer anyway. While I would not recommend it as a primary cartridge choice, it will accomplish the job if your bullet placement is good. Medium burning rate rifle powders are recommended for the .300 Savage. It was designed to out perform the .30-30 Winchester and approximate the .30-06 ballistics of the time (150 grain bullet at 2700 fps) in a cartridge short enough to operate in the Savage Model 99 lever action rifle. Also, while I agree with Mike that the 150 grain loadings are just made for the .300 savage, I also have some rounds loaded in 180 grain for larger animals such as bear. The 130 hollow points are fun for target shooting, but the 150's are the most accurate and best suited for hunting. I recently picked up a 300 savage and wonder if round nose 180's will be as effective in this rifle. My test loads consisted of 4 different powders - IMR-3031, IMR-4064, IMR-4895 and Varget 4 different standard (not magnum ) large rifle primers - Winchesters, CCI, Remington and Federal and 3 different brands of 150 … Hornady freely provides loading data for LE powder for the Express, but not for the .300 Savage. Both the .250 and .300 Savage were … Here are six of our favorite classic deer rifles. I use this rifle for bear, elk, and mule deer. That Hornady #30303 has proven A-Ok at woods ranges out of a 1962 E with a 20" barrel, a 1951 EG with the 24" tube,a early 50s Rem 760 with a 22", and a prewar Rem model 81 with a 22' barrel . This gives enough weight for ample penetration but keeps the velocity high enough to keep trajectories flat and impact energy high. Also, while I agree with Mike that the 150 grain loadings are just made for the .300 savage, I also have some rounds loaded in 180 grain for larger animals such as bear. When zeroed to hit three inches high at 100 yards, all four shoot a 150-180 grain bullet fast enough so that it won't fall more than three inches until it is out past 200 yards. bullets. For all-around use, the .300 Savage lever-action rifle is hard to beat. At 200 yards the velocity is 1,940 fps and the energy is 1,495 ft. lbs. I have a 1951 EG model and it shoots with anything out there for accuracy. The .300 Savage case is quite modern in appearance. Handgun Ammo Rifle Ammo 17 Hornet Ammo 17 Rem Fireball Ammo 17 Remington Ammo 204 Ruger Ammo 218 Winchester Bee Ammo 22 Hornet … Personally, I feel that the .300 Savage is one of the best cartridges to give to a young/beginning deer or PG hunter but, I would recommend a bolt action if one is available (the old Remington model 722 was made in this caliber and usually not expensive when located these days. The .300 Savage was introduced in 1921 and it quickly became one of the classic deer rifle cartridges, as well as an all-around big game cartridge. I would call the 300 a classic now but it kill with authority, trust me on that one. That's a bit hotter than Ken Waters' load, which I can't remember at the moment. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. It seems a little hard and produce longer trails. Federal, Remington and Winchester still make .300 Savage ammunition. Also, the .250 is a "take down" rifle. The 180's were used on larger hogs. A cup and core 150 and nearly any mid burn rate powder (I've used 3031, H and IMR 4895, IMR 4064, IMR 4320, IMR 4166, Varget, RL15, N140, W748 and maybe others) will make a nice deer load for the 300 Savage. Hornady data for their 180 grain bullets shows a beginning load of 30.3 grains of IMR 4064 for a MV of 1900 fps, and a maximum load of 39.8 grains of IMR 4064 for a MV of 2400 fps. I've used 150, 165, 180. The best .308 bullet for whitetail deer is in the 150gr to 165gr range. I have used a Model 99 Savage in .300 Savage caliber for several years for deer and it is a "sweet" cartridge. Hodgdon and Hornady provide loading data for LE and SPF … At the end of the day, the deer go down and meat is on the table regardless so probably overthinking the whole thing. Savage 57349 10/110 Apex Storm XP Bolt 300 Winchester Short Mag $ 614.00 (1) Savage Arms 110 ULTRALITE 300WSM CARBON $ 1,208.00 (0) Savage 22088 110 FCP 300 PRC 5+1 26" Matte Black Fixed HS Preci $ 1,091.00 (0) Savage 57495 110 Long Range Hunter 300 PRC 5+1 26" Matte Gray F $ 918.00 (0) Savage 57561 110 Elite Precision 300 PRC 30" 5+1 Matte Black Re $ 1,737.00 (0) Savage 57593 110 … The Savage 99 allowed the use of pointed bullets which was an instant improvement in any caliber. I guess that means it's no darned good for anything except maybe squirrels. The .300 Savage is distinctly superior to the .30-30 WCF, more so because the rotary magazine of the .300 Savage rifle allowed the use of spritzer-type cartridges. The bullets expanded, did their work inside the deer and exited. My rifles accept that load with no pressure pains or sticky levers. I wish Savage … Have taken 2 with the 170 gr fp Sierra with same load. All rights reserved. That combo has excelled in every .300 I have tried it in, since 40 years ago when I started loading .300 ammo for my Dad. The bullets are rather disruptive when traveling full snot, but I never regretted losing a couple pounds of edible meat in exchange for quick kills with no tracking required. His stuff just works, though you won't find much data for the more modern powders. While .223 caliber ARs are perfectly fine for deer hunting – under the right circumstances – they’re sporting rifles, and are often ill-suited for deep woods use. The .308 Winchester, left, features a longer neck and greater powder capacity than the .300 Savage, right. I would call the 300 a classic now but it kill with authority, trust me on that one. the longest with that little 150 has been bout 20 yds. If a deer makes it into their bed with little or no blood trail you may never find it. My Grandpa used a 300 Savage most his life for everything. The Savage 99 allowed the use of pointed bullets which was an instant improvement in any caliber.
The most prominent wildcats are the .257 Roberts Improved and the .25 WSM. I have 5 days to hunt and if I see bears out of bow range I plan to take the 300 Savage on the last 2 days of the hunt. Basically a shortened version of the .30-06 with a sharper shoulder angle, its 150-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,700 fps duplicated the performance of the .30-06 as it was loaded in those days. Later, in the 1950's, the .300 Savage became the … It was designed to replace the less powerful .303 Savage in their popular Savage Model 99 hammerless lever-action rifle. Probably killed over 50 elk with it. Log In Register. Handgun Ammo Rifle Ammo 17 Hornet Ammo 17 Rem Fireball Ammo 17 Remington Ammo 204 Ruger Ammo 218 Winchester Bee Ammo 22 Hornet … My friends say the .250 is not enough gun for deer. I doesn't sound as if you need to get rid of either. Looking for more ammo options for the venerable 300 Savage, Hendershot’s “Extreme” Custom Ammo fits the bill. Back in 1920 when it premiered in the soon-to-be-famous Savage Model 99 lever action, the idea was to roughly duplicate the ballistics of the .30-06 … Savage – Model 99 – .300 Savage – Stk #A957 . Ammo Freedom. Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Savage 57349 10/110 Apex Storm XP Bolt 300 Winchester Short Mag $ 614.00 (1) Savage Arms 110 ULTRALITE 300WSM CARBON $ 1,208.00 (0) Savage 22088 110 FCP 300 PRC 5+1 26" Matte Black Fixed HS Preci $ 1,091.00 (0) Savage 57495 110 Long Range Hunter 300 PRC 5+1 26" Matte Gray F $ 918.00 (0) Savage 57561 110 Elite Precision 300 PRC 30" 5+1 Matte Black Re $ 1,737.00 (0) Savage 57593 110 … The.300 Savage cartridge is a rimless,.30 caliber rifle cartridge developed by Savage Arms in 1920. Load a few and try 'em out. Don't overlook Hornady's 170 grain flat point (for the .30-30 Win.) The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. We probably here all have. The LEVERevolution (LE) and Superformance (SPF) powders for reloaders are billed as very efficient, progressive powders that give higher velocities when used as Hodgdon and Hornady direct. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. I am going on a bear hunt in Ontario in August and plan to take use my bow. My Grandpa used a 300 Savage most his life for everything. Deer surveyed so far have not posted positive results. The bullets expanded, did their work inside the deer and exited. I really like the 300 Savage in a 760 for deer hunting. "You cannot invade mainland America. Power-wise the .300 falls between the two all time most popular deer cartridges - the .30-30 and .30-06. $1,295.00 . That gun sadly fell victim to a home burglary and was never recovered by me. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. My model 99 shoots them very accurately, and for short distance (under 100 yards) they are very good loads to shoot, even at deer. "You cannot invade mainland America. The velocity was all over the place and after a closer inspections i noticed that all the brass had split necks. Looking for more ammo options for the venerable 300 Savage, Hendershot’s “Extreme” Custom Ammo fits the bill. This .300 Sav Savage Model 99 rifle has a 24” blued tapered round barrel with a very good bore. My Account My Orders My Address Book My Password. My EG loves the 180's, hates the 150's, but other 99's like the 150's. I think I loaded 40 grains for my buddy's 1950 vintage 99 RS. Either is a great deer cartridge, but I would have to go with the .270 because both rifles and ammo very plentiful. I don't know which gun to use. It was designed to out perform the .30-30 Winchester and approximate the .30-06 ballistics of the time (150 grain bullet at 2700 fps) in a cartridge short enough to operate in the Savage Model 99 lever action rifle. Case life good even from the semi-auto but probably not so good in the EG. At 200 yards the velocity is 2,095 fps and the energy is 1,462 ft. lbs. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. Just doing some wiki-ing: 150 gr (10 g) Hornady Superperformance … I only weigh 105 pounds, and I am black and blue after a box of 180 gr. All have exited and left plenty of tracking material. These are the .30-30 Winchester, .300 Savage, .32 Winchester Special and .308 Marlin Express. Seller: Gun Sport Ltd. Area Code: 432 . It is designed for short actions, has a sharp 30 degree shoulder angle and a short neck to maximize powder capacity. My test loads consisted of 4 different powders - IMR-3031, IMR-4064, IMR-4895 and Varget 4 different standard (not magnum ) large rifle primers - Winchesters, CCI, Remington and Federal and 3 different brands of 150 … SOLD Manufacturer: 1949 Caliber Info:.300 Savage Metal Condition: Very Good, Some Finish Wear, Small Nicks & … Though the.30-30 may be lighter and have a slightly shorter barrel for hunting in … I don't know which gun to use. Joined Feb 15, 2014 Messages 76 Location Colorado. So far so good on accuracy. It has about 14 ft/lbs of recoil compared to a .270/130 grain which is about 18 ft/lbs and a .30/06-150 grain which has about 19 ft/lbs and the .308 which has about 18 ft/lbs. Yours may not, so start around 39 grains. I note that the .300 Savage is very similar in case capacity and shape to the .308 Marlin Express. Bullet choice has a noticeable effect on terminal performance and generally speaking, … Some at ranges a lot farther than the max you are talking about. Apr 5, 2018 #3 Pontius Member. Had a 35 rem pump and harvested a few deer a while back. Sign In DEALER LOGIN SIGN UP FOR ... while calibers like the .300 Savage and .250-3000 Savage brought new speed and distance to a … Home; My Account. The Hornady Superformance load makes it the approximate equal of the .308 Win. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. Doesn't really matter what pill you shoot at them, any bullet that will stay together and reliably expand at 300 Savage velocities produces the same results. I have hand loaded using 130 gr TSX bullets, chrono-ing 2600 to almost 2800 fps, and really like these. Both the .250 and .300 Savage were … With the demise of the Savage Model 99 rifle the .300 has become an orphan. Last doe I shot was with a 130 gr, TSX and performance was excellent. They don't like 300 Sav at all. I'm partial to the 150 Sierra spitzer and 4064. 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