300 savage for model 99

[tdhunt]

What is a good load for 300 savage in a savage model 99 lever action? I currently shoot 150 grain corelokt ammo. On hand I have 150 gr Hornady interlock bullets and varget and h414 powders that I use in other loads.

 

[83cj-7]

I have an FN Deluxe in .300 Savage that Likes 165 Hornady BTSP loaded with IMR3031. That was the powder recommend to me by a friend who had loaded for the .300 Savage for decades.

 

[tdhunt]

I have an FN Deluxe in .300 Savage that Likes 165 Hornady BTSP loaded with IMR3031. That was the powder recommend to me by a friend who had loaded for the .300 Savage for decades.

Good to hear. I have noticed the imr 3031 is popular for 300 savage loads. I might get some to try that

 

[BPT0586]

I'm loading imr4895 behind a 150 Hdy for mine. Also tried imr4064 and thought about trying varget but the 4895 shot well enough I decided it was the one.

 

[Sinistram]

Funny you should ask. I'm currently sitting on some loads for the 300 Sav I worked up and am waiting for a non-snowy/frigid day to test them. I'm using the 150gr. Core Lokt (got a boatload of component bullets at an auction a few years ago) and Varget. From everything I've read, Varget is one of the premier powders for that cartridge. If that turns out not to work (doubtful), I can fall back to RE-15 or H4895. I'm loathe to use my stash of RE-15, as it's hard to find, expensive, and generally reserved for another caliber.