It was designed to replace the less powerful .303 Savage in their popular Savage Model 99 hammerless lever-action rifle. It was designed to replace the less powerful.303 Savage in their … 300 Savage is pure poison to deer. Bullet choice has a noticeable effect on terminal performance and generally speaking, … Handgun Ammo Rifle Ammo 17 Hornet Ammo 17 Rem Fireball Ammo 17 Remington Ammo 204 Ruger Ammo 218 Winchester Bee Ammo 22 Hornet … Power-wise the .300 falls between the two all time most popular deer cartridges - the .30-30 and .30-06. Federal, Remington and Winchester still make .300 Savage ammunition. 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. I found the average weight of hand-dipped 2.5-cc charges was 38.9 grains for both powders. 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. Bullet Weight. While I dearly love the .300 savage I think it is not the best for such hunting. 0. I want a bullet suitable for hunting ranges out to 600 yards and some further target practice. Probably killed over 50 elk with it. Apr 5, 2018 #3 Pontius Member. 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. 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. My EG loves the 180's, hates the 150's, but other 99's like the 150's. 0. 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. 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. SOLD Manufacturer: 1949 Caliber Info:.300 Savage Metal Condition: Very Good, Some Finish Wear, Small Nicks & … This is a great eastern deer cartrige and when shooting a 150 gr bullet goes out at 2650 fps with very mild recoil. Have taken 2 with the 170 gr fp Sierra with same load. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. The.300 Savage cartridge is a rimless,.30 caliber rifle cartridge developed by Savage Arms in 1920. Just doing some wiki-ing: 150 gr (10 g) Hornady Superperformance … 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. 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 … of energy. I use this rifle for bear, elk, and mule deer. Hornady is your friend for .300Savage brass. 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. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. 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.
The most prominent wildcats are the .257 Roberts Improved and the .25 WSM. Does of 90 to 115 #s and bucks 110#s to 135#s at ranges of 20 ft to 50-60 yds. In addition, Hodgdon’s magazine-style annual loading manual has no entry at all for the .300 Savage. Log In Register. I have a 1951 EG model and it shoots with anything out there for accuracy. The rifle is a 24" barrel (IIRC) and a 1'10" twist. 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. You should be good to go as long as you practice and are proficient with the peep. I have seen one big whitetail shot with that 170 and it was a bang flop on a quartering shot. These are the .30-30 Winchester, .300 Savage, .32 Winchester Special and .308 Marlin Express. I think I loaded 40 grains for my buddy's 1950 vintage 99 RS. I recently picked up a 300 savage and wonder if round nose 180's will be as effective in this rifle. My friends say the .250 is not enough gun for deer. 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. SOLD Manufacturer: 1949 Caliber Info:.300 Savage Metal Condition: Very Good, Some Finish Wear, Small Nicks & … Great deer cartridge. Later, in the 1950's, the .300 Savage became the … 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. 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. The .300 Savage case is quite modern in appearance. Later, a 100 grain factory load was made available, making the .250 a more suitable cartridge for shooting deer. 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. Took the scope off and put a full buck horn on the rear and if I can see it I can hit it. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. 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. It is their #30303. 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. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. Hello, I need some advise on a good all around load for the 300 savage. Very good condition, classic Savage lever rifle chambered in the .300 Savage cartridge, a good choice for hunting deer. My friends say a "take down" rifle is no good, and won't shoot well. Loaded with a 150 grain bullet, the .300 is capable of producing clean killing on light to medium weight game out to 300 yards. 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. 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. One of my pet favorite rifles is my Savage 99 in 300 savage. Some at ranges a lot farther than the max you are talking about. Probably killed over 50 elk with it. Deer surveyed so far have not posted positive results. So far so good on accuracy. The .300 Savage really pounds the heck out of me. My favorite load is 41 grains of WW-748 under a 180 grain round-nose bullet. 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. Either is a great deer cartridge, but I would have to go with the .270 because both rifles and ammo very plentiful. 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. The energy of a sabot slug … If it was easy, it wouldn't be as fun. 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. 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. The .308 Winchester, left, features a longer neck and greater powder capacity than the .300 Savage, right. 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. Hunter’s review of the .300 Savage lever-action deer rifle. Factory loads are offered in 150 and 180 grain bullet weights. 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. Some at ranges a lot farther than the max you are talking about. Both the .250 and .300 Savage were … This rules out FMJ and solid ammunition which is normally banned for deer anyway. However, it is still a good cartridge. Apr 5, 2018 #3 Pontius Member. At 150 - 200 yards, the.300 Savage will get 'er done IMO. Copyright 2005, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. My go to load for the .300 Savage has been 40 grains of 4064 with 150 grain Ballistic Tip Noslers.I am experimenting with 160 HDY FTX's and 43.7 grains of HDY Lever Evolution powder. My grandfather had a Savage Model 1899 in .300 Savage with straight stock and no checkering. Federal, Remington and Winchester still make .300 Savage ammunition. The bullets expanded, did their work inside the deer and exited. One of my pet favorite rifles is my Savage 99 in 300 savage. My Grandpa used a 300 Savage most his life for everything. The bullets expanded, did their work inside the deer and exited. All have exited and left plenty of tracking material. I don't currently have reloading equipment, but am planning to order loaded ammo from a reputable reloading compant. Also, the .250 is a "take down" rifle. My grandfather had a Savage Model 1899 in .300 Savage with straight stock and no checkering. As currently factory loaded by Winchester and Remington, the 150 grain spitzer bullet starts at 2,630 fps with 2,303 ft. lbs. $1,295.00 . Ammo Freedom. While I dearly love the .300 savage I think it is not the best for such hunting. My Account My Orders My Address Book My Password. My model 99 shoots them very accurately, and for short distance (under 100 yards) they are very good loads to shoot, even at deer. I wish Savage … Case life good even from the semi-auto but probably not so good in the EG. Joined Feb 15, 2014 Messages 76 Location Colorado. Home; My Account. The 250 Savage chambered in the great Savage 99 is one of the best deer guns ever made. Find 300 Savage Ammo for sale, in-stock and ready to ship at Ammo Freedom. 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 Hornady Superformance load makes it the approximate equal of the .308 Win. 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. A great bullet at 300 Savage velocities. I guess that means it's no darned good for anything except maybe squirrels. I've used .300 factory ammo by Federal a lot, with 150 - 180 gr bullets. The best .308 bullet for whitetail deer is in the 150gr to 165gr range. Note: A full length article about the .300 Savage can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. Also, the .250 is a "take down" rifle. I am going on a bear hunt in Ontario in August and plan to take use my bow. 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. Here are some specifications of interest to reloaders: bullet diameter .308", maximum COL 2.600", maximum case length 1.871", MAP 46,000 cup. Charles Newton, who designed the cartridge, urged Savage to introduce it with a 100 grain bullet, but in order to to reach the desired velocity of 3000 fps, bullet weight was reduced to 87 grains. These are the .30-30 Winchester, .300 Savage, .32 Winchester Special and .308 Marlin Express. This gives enough weight for ample penetration but keeps the velocity high enough to keep trajectories flat and impact energy high. I only weigh 105 pounds, and I am black and blue after a box of 180 gr. The Savage 99 allowed the use of pointed bullets which was an instant improvement in any caliber. Home; My Account. A lot of debate on the matter, but I think a round nose would have to have a greater impact effect and expansion than a spitzer tip bullet at shorter distances. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. Partitions work. 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. If a deer makes it into their bed with little or no blood trail you may never find it. For Deer size game, here are our favorites: Nosler Ballistic Tip – Offers excellent accuracy and rapid expansion and energy transfer. My Grandpa used a 300 Savage most his life for everything. It has been and is used by both men and women, for close shots and distance shots, in open terrain and denser country. A 200 yard trajectory of plus or minus 3" will take over 90% of the deer killed in North America, east or west. The 180 grain spitzer bullet starts at 2,350 fps with 2,205 ft. lbs. I don't know which gun to use. Hodgdon and Hornady provide loading data for LE and SPF … There's a gentleman I know who relies on the .30-30, which is markedly less powerful than the .300 Savage. "You cannot invade mainland America. It seems a little hard and produce longer trails. My buddy came up with the 308 Win. 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. This is a great eastern deer cartrige and when shooting a 150 gr bullet goes out at 2650 fps with very mild recoil. Savage ~ 99R ~ .300 Savage Description: Savage Model 99R rifle .300 Savage. I would call the 300 a classic now but it kill with authority, trust me on that one. In a 2.8" magazine, bolt action rifle the 300 Savage almost is a "300 Creedmoor". 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 … Sign In DEALER LOGIN SIGN UP FOR ... while calibers like the .300 Savage and .250-3000 Savage brought new speed and distance to a … They don't like 300 Sav at all. You should be good to go as long as you practice and are proficient with the peep. For Deer size game, here are our favorites: Nosler Ballistic Tip – Offers excellent accuracy and rapid expansion and energy transfer. I've used 150, 165, 180. All of these kill deer DRT most of the time and I have never had one go over about 50 yards. 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 180's were used on larger hogs. bullets. Don't overlook Hornady's 170 grain flat point (for the .30-30 Win.) At 200 yards the velocity is 2,095 fps and the energy is 1,462 ft. lbs. A 150 grain 30 cal bullet going 2500 fps is a deer killer. Reloaders can better the factory ballistics, in some cases substantially. "You cannot invade mainland America. In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. Copyright © 2000-2020 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Last doe I shot was with a 130 gr, TSX and performance was excellent. I worked up a deer-hunting load for my Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage caliber that consistently put 3 shots into ¾ of an inch (or less) at 100 yards from a solid bench rest. Don't take max velocity at these ranges and lot less wear and tear on old farts and rifles! My model 99 shoots them very accurately, and for short distance (under 100 yards) they are very good loads to shoot, even at deer. Savage – Model 99 – .300 Savage – Stk #A957 . 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. Load a few and try 'em out. I doesn't sound as if you need to get rid of either. FAQs; Categories. My "go to" has always been Ken Waters "Pet Loads." Took a nice whitetail buck last fall, and a Newfoundland bull moose in September, with my 1899 300 Savage. I deer hunt with a Remington bolt action 300 Savege and have taken 17 deer with it here in Michigan. The .308 Winchester operates at a higher pressure of 52,000 CUP, which is one of the basic reasons it outperforms the .300 Savage. Hornady freely provides loading data for LE powder for the Express, but not for the .300 Savage. For all-around use, the .300 Savage lever-action rifle is hard to beat. 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. As was stated above 300 savage has lower velocities than 30.06 or 308 Win, but 125gr is too light for hunting. This rules out FMJ and solid ammunition which is normally banned for deer anyway. I have a 1951 EG model and it shoots with anything out there for accuracy. Here are six of our favorite classic deer rifles. It's a very tractable cartridge. Bulk Ammunition on sale, including 300 Savage Rifle Rounds. That gun sadly fell victim to a home burglary and was never recovered by me. That's a bit hotter than Ken Waters' load, which I can't remember at the moment. I really like the 300 Savage in a 760 for deer hunting. I have used a Model 99 Savage in .300 Savage caliber for several years for deer and it is a "sweet" cartridge. Pressure level for the .300 Savage is set by SAAMI at 46,000 CUP. It is very accurate in my EG, but I haven’t had the opportunity to shoot a deer with it though. I have a Savage 110 chambered in 300 WM that I want to load for. 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 … Savage ~ 99R ~ .300 Savage Description: Savage Model 99R rifle .300 Savage. The velocity was all over the place and after a closer inspections i noticed that all the brass had split necks. steve182 In Canada, the cartridge has been used for deer, moose, and elk. 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 … Yours may not, so start around 39 grains. 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. GI#: 101535412. 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