of energy. 300 Savage is pure poison to deer. The 250 Savage chambered in the great Savage 99 is one of the best deer guns ever made. Sign In DEALER LOGIN SIGN UP FOR ... while calibers like the .300 Savage and .250-3000 Savage brought new speed and distance to a … Handgun Ammo Rifle Ammo 17 Hornet Ammo 17 Rem Fireball Ammo 17 Remington Ammo 204 Ruger Ammo 218 Winchester Bee Ammo 22 Hornet … $1,295.00 . Oddly, in spite of the grain size difference, they appear to have identical densities. Probably killed over 50 elk with it. First off, we decided to limit ourselves to the most common deer hunting calibers: .30-06, .308, .300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .30-30 Winchester. I am going on a bear hunt in Ontario in August and plan to take use my bow. It has been and is used by both men and women, for close shots and distance shots, in open terrain and denser country. Looking for more ammo options for the venerable 300 Savage, Hendershot’s “Extreme” Custom Ammo fits the bill. 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've used 150, 165, 180. 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. My favorite load is 41 grains of WW-748 under a 180 grain round-nose bullet. If a deer makes it into their bed with little or no blood trail you may never find it. Here are some specifications of interest to reloaders: bullet diameter .308", maximum COL 2.600", maximum case length 1.871", MAP 46,000 cup. 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 Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. 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. 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 … I'm partial to the 150 Sierra spitzer and 4064. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. This rules out FMJ and solid ammunition which is normally banned for deer anyway. As was stated above 300 savage has lower velocities than 30.06 or 308 Win, but 125gr is too light for hunting. FAQs; Categories. Muzzle velocities are not high enough to cause hydrostatic shock however disproportionate to caliber wounding is ensured. For Deer size game, here are our favorites: Nosler Ballistic Tip – Offers excellent accuracy and rapid expansion and energy transfer. Home; My Account. These are the .30-30 Winchester, .300 Savage, .32 Winchester Special and .308 Marlin Express. Note: A full length article about the .300 Savage can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. Partitions work. They don't like 300 Sav at all. 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. I guess that means it's no darned good for anything except maybe squirrels. We probably here all have. bullets. My Grandpa used a 300 Savage most his life for everything. Factory loads are offered in 150 and 180 grain bullet weights. The Hornady Superformance load makes it the approximate equal of the .308 Win. Also, the .250 is a "take down" rifle. I have a Savage 110 chambered in 300 WM that I want to load for. Handgun Ammo Rifle Ammo 17 Hornet Ammo 17 Rem Fireball Ammo 17 Remington Ammo 204 Ruger Ammo 218 Winchester Bee Ammo 22 Hornet … My rifles accept that load with no pressure pains or sticky levers. A 150 grain 30 cal bullet going 2500 fps is a deer killer. Bullet Weight. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. I deer hunt with a Remington bolt action 300 Savege and have taken 17 deer with it here in Michigan. Ken Waters loads mentioned above by S99VG are 40 grains of IMR 4064, 40 grains of IMR 4895, or 42 grains of WW-748 with a 150 grain bullet. Power-wise the .300 falls between the two all time most popular deer cartridges - the .30-30 and .30-06. Also, the .250 is a "take down" rifle. Home; My Account. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. This gives enough weight for ample penetration but keeps the velocity high enough to keep trajectories flat and impact energy high. Joined Feb 15, 2014 Messages 76 Location Colorado. 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. Ammo Freedom. Have taken 2 with the 170 gr fp Sierra with same load. Though the.30-30 may be lighter and have a slightly shorter barrel for hunting in … 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. 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. SST bullet specifically for the 300 Savage. Yup. My "go to" has always been Ken Waters "Pet Loads." the longest with that little 150 has been bout 20 yds. The Savage 99 allowed the use of pointed bullets which was an instant improvement in any caliber. I'm seeking a good one now for deer hunting with pistol grip and checkering. 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. Don't take max velocity at these ranges and lot less wear and tear on old farts and rifles! I think I loaded 40 grains for my buddy's 1950 vintage 99 RS. 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 … It has been and is used by both men and women, for close shots and distance shots, in open terrain and denser country. It was ok. Have not owned a 300 Savage but have owned a 30/40 Krag which is near the Savage. Later, in the 1950's, the .300 Savage became the … My Account My Orders My Address Book My Password. A great bullet at 300 Savage velocities. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. The 130 hollow points are fun for target shooting, but the 150's are the most accurate and best suited for hunting. All rights reserved. All of these Hornady loads were developed in Remington cases using Federal 210 primers and were tested in a Model 99 rifle with a 22" barrel. For Deer size game, here are our favorites: Nosler Ballistic Tip – Offers excellent accuracy and rapid expansion and energy transfer. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. As currently factory loaded by Winchester and Remington, the 150 grain spitzer bullet starts at 2,630 fps with 2,303 ft. lbs. The 6th edition of the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading shows that their 150 grain bullets can be driven to a MV of 2300 fps by 36.5 grains of IMR 4064 powder, or to a MV of 2800 fps by a maximum charge of 44.0 grains of IMR 4064. Some at ranges a lot farther than the max you are talking about. The .250-3000 also serves as the parent case for the .300 Savage, as well as that darling of the varmint community, the .22-250 Remington. The energy of a sabot slug … I don't know which gun to use. So far so good on accuracy. Very good condition, classic Savage lever rifle chambered in the .300 Savage cartridge, a good choice for hunting deer. I use this rifle for bear, elk, and mule deer. I have tried them all and they are accurate in my three 99s chambered for 300 Savage. Find 300 Savage Ammo for sale, in-stock and ready to ship at Ammo Freedom. The 180's were used on larger hogs. I don't currently have reloading equipment, but am planning to order loaded ammo from a reputable reloading compant. 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. I recently picked up a 300 savage and wonder if round nose 180's will be as effective in this rifle. 0. Hello, I need some advise on a good all around load for the 300 savage. 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. My model 99 shoots them very accurately, and for short distance (under 100 yards) they are very good loads to shoot, even at deer. It is their #30303. I found the average weight of hand-dipped 2.5-cc charges was 38.9 grains for both powders. Deer surveyed so far have not posted positive results. If it was easy, it wouldn't be as fun. Took a nice whitetail buck last fall, and a Newfoundland bull moose in September, with my 1899 300 Savage. This rules out FMJ and solid ammunition which is normally banned for deer anyway. I'll see how the bullet performs and make a decision some day. A 200 yard trajectory of plus or minus 3" will take over 90% of the deer killed in North America, east or west. For all-around use, the.300 Savage lever-action rifle is hard to beat. My friends say a "take down" rifle is no good, and won't shoot well. Hornady is your friend for .300Savage brass. I doesn't sound as if you need to get rid of either. The .300 Savage load we used on those deer was a Remington 150-grain Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt with 43.8 grains of Varget powder for a muzzle velocity of 2,740 fps. Loaded with a 150 grain bullet, the .300 is capable of producing clean killing on light to medium weight game out to 300 yards. (150 grain SST at 2740 fps). I'm seeking a good one now for deer hunting with pistol grip and checkering. All of them seem to favor Rl 15 with this 150 grain at 2 grains less than max listed in the Hornady #9 manual for the 180 gr with Win wlr primers in Hornady cases. My model 99 shoots them very accurately, and for short distance (under 100 yards) they are very good loads to shoot, even at deer. There's a gentleman I know who relies on the .30-30, which is markedly less powerful than the .300 Savage. The .300 Savage was introduced by the Savage Arms Company in 1920 in the company's Model 99 lever-action and Model 1920 bolt-action rifles. I love the 308 marlin express FTX bullets 160 grain loaded with lever lotion powder in the 300 savage! 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 … Apr 5, 2018 #3 Pontius Member. Federal, Remington and Winchester still make .300 Savage ammunition. Here are six of our favorite classic deer rifles. Very good condition, classic Savage lever rifle chambered in the .300 Savage cartridge, a good choice for hunting deer. You should be good to go as long as you practice and are proficient with the peep. That gun sadly fell victim to a home burglary and was never recovered by me. 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. That gun sadly fell victim to a home burglary and was never recovered by me. Savage ~ 99R ~ .300 Savage Description: Savage Model 99R rifle .300 Savage. Aside from that, I have also found a one-in-14- inch twist in a Winchester Model 70 made in the late 1980s, long after Savage itself changed to a one in- 10-inch twist in 99s. Ammo Freedom. I really like the 300 Savage in a 760 for deer hunting. My friends say a "take down" rifle is no good, and won't shoot well. One of my pet favorite rifles is my Savage 99 in 300 savage. The .300 Savage cartridge is a rimless, .30 caliber rifle cartridge developed by Savage Arms in 1920. Good old cup and core 150 grain Core Lokts and Winchester Power Points are also excellent. Medium burning rate rifle powders are recommended for the .300 Savage. Some at ranges a lot farther than the max you are talking about. Examples include IMR 3031, IMR 4064, H4895, and VIHT N-140. I've used .300 factory ammo by Federal a lot, with 150 - 180 gr bullets. This gives enough weight for ample penetration but keeps the velocity high enough to keep trajectories flat and impact energy high. Sign In DEALER LOGIN SIGN UP FOR ... while calibers like the .300 Savage and .250-3000 Savage brought new speed and distance to a … The .308 Winchester, left, features a longer neck and greater powder capacity than the .300 Savage, right. At 150 - 200 yards, the.300 Savage will get 'er done IMO. SOLD Manufacturer: 1949 Caliber Info:.300 Savage Metal Condition: Very Good, Some Finish Wear, Small Nicks & … Savage – Model 99 – .300 Savage – Stk #A957 . Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. of energy. I think they open up better at those short northern MN deer woods shots. "You cannot invade mainland America. I only weigh 105 pounds, and I am black and blue after a box of 180 gr. The velocity was all over the place and after a closer inspections i noticed that all the brass had split necks. My grandfather had a Savage Model 1899 in .300 Savage with straight stock and no checkering. The best .308 bullet for whitetail deer is in the 150gr to 165gr range. Savage guys, I started out deer hunting shooting 180 grain round nose 308's and they are absolute slayers compared to my 3006 and 7mm08. I note that the .300 Savage is very similar in case capacity and shape to the .308 Marlin Express. The two powders have a similar appearance, but the SPF has slightly larger grain size. The.300 Savage cartridge is a rimless,.30 caliber rifle cartridge developed by Savage Arms in 1920. 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. 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 … I want a bullet suitable for hunting ranges out to 600 yards and some further target practice. The .300 Savage load we used on those deer was a Remington 150-grain Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt with 43.8 grains of Varget powder for a muzzle velocity of 2,740 fps. Log In Register. The Savage Arms 220 is known to accurately shoot 200 – 300 yards while leaving a hole twice the size of a.30 Cal cartridge. It's a very tractable cartridge. At the end of the day, the deer go down and meat is on the table regardless so probably overthinking the whole thing. Savage ~ 99R ~ .300 Savage Description: Savage Model 99R rifle .300 Savage. This .300 Sav Savage Model 99 rifle has a 24” blued tapered round barrel with a very good bore. The bullets expanded, did their work inside the deer and exited. With the demise of the Savage Model 99 rifle the .300 has become an orphan. It was designed to replace the less powerful.303 Savage in their … Hornady freely provides loading data for LE powder for the Express, but not for the .300 Savage. I have seen one big whitetail shot with that 170 and it was a bang flop on a quartering shot. The .300 Savage case is quite modern in appearance. steve182 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. Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. A great bullet at 300 Savage velocities. Case life good even from the semi-auto but probably not so good in the EG. Right now, and with the longest shots possible where I hunt are typically less than 100 yards, I am beginning to think the round nose is better for my needs on the .300 Savage. 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. Joined Feb 15, 2014 Messages 76 Location Colorado. At 200 yards the velocity is 2,095 fps and the energy is 1,462 ft. lbs. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. Don't overlook Hornady's 170 grain flat point (for the .30-30 Win.) 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. I wish Savage … Copyright 2005, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. bullets. Just doing some wiki-ing: 150 gr (10 g) Hornady Superperformance … While I would not recommend it as a primary cartridge choice, it will accomplish the job if your bullet placement is good. While I wholeheartedly recommend it for deer, and I'd use it for elk, I do hesitate to recommend it for moose. Great deer cartridge. Works a treat in '06's too. The rifle is a 24" barrel (IIRC) and a 1'10" twist. 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. Traded it and haven't missed it. 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. This is a great eastern deer cartrige and when shooting a 150 gr bullet goes out at 2650 fps with very mild recoil. Last doe I shot was with a 130 gr, TSX and performance was excellent. You ought to see how long seated Berger VLD's look in the rounds I load for my Rem 700 Classic in 300 Savage. Remington put the 300 sav in their classic rifle line up. Both the .250 and .300 Savage were … 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. Later, a 100 grain factory load was made available, making the .250 a more suitable cartridge for shooting deer. 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. I have hand loaded using 130 gr TSX bullets, chrono-ing 2600 to almost 2800 fps, and really like these. My Grandpa used a 300 Savage most his life for everything. for deer hunting with the .300 savage. 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 … Savage 99-RS .300 Savage with Lyman tang and folding sights, 24" BBL, 7LB 10OZ, 14" L.O.P., MFG: 1939 ...Click for more info. GI#: 101535412. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. "You cannot invade mainland America. 300 Savage is pure poison to deer. Does of 90 to 115 #s and bucks 110#s to 135#s at ranges of 20 ft to 50-60 yds. Load a few and try 'em out. I would call the 300 a classic now but it kill with authority, trust me on that one. 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. That's a bit hotter than Ken Waters' load, which I can't remember at the moment. Bullet choice has a noticeable effect on terminal performance and generally speaking, … Hunter’s review of the .300 Savage lever-action deer rifle. It is designed for short actions, has a sharp 30 degree shoulder angle and a short neck to maximize powder capacity. I don't know which gun to use. Took the scope off and put a full buck horn on the rear and if I can see it I can hit it. 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. Had a 35 rem pump and harvested a few deer a while back. Either is a great deer cartridge, but I would have to go with the .270 because both rifles and ammo very plentiful. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. 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