Savage 10ML-II load

[brysonhollar]

Hey guys, I've got a Savage 10ML-II that was my grandfathers. I've had it now for 12 years and finally running out of powder for it.

The gun has been great and I've killed at least a dozen deer with it ranging from 50-150 yards.

My previous load setup was as follows:

250gn XTP .452 or 250gn FTX
Knight high pressure sabot .451-.452
38gns of IMR4227

That being said I need to look into a new powder. I still have plenty XTP and FTX 250gns. I'd like to stay with these until I use them up.

My local guys have some N120 but I don't have any experience with that.

Is that a decent powder to push the Hornady bullets I mentioned?

Any recommendations is appreciated.

 

[Jimbee]

I've always used AA5744

 

[brysonhollar]

I've always used AA5744

Thanks. I've been looking for it as well with no luck.

 

[ElDiablito]

 

[vonb]

My accuracy load is 44.0 gr of AA5744 behind a 300 gr SST in a black sabot. This yields me 2,000 fps. I’ve taken deer out to 200 yards.

AA5744 is very easy to ignite and works well. It’s not the fastest but is probably the most reliable.