(III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. They took it out and target shot it no more then 6 shots, from then till now it sat in a safe. With rounds stacked one behind another in a tube, there was a threat that a sharply-tipped bullet would function like a firing pin during recoil. The 300 Savage has a slightly higher velocity and energy than the 308 Winchester, but the difference is not significant. The 308 Winchester cannot be loaded into these magazines and must be loaded into a separate magazine designed specifically for it. And along with that goes a rather sharp shoulder (30 deg.). The Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (Ref. Apply that across the .458 surface area of a tough, hard lead alloy and youre delivering momentum that drives deep and makes a lasting impression. Lee 300 Savage Factory Crimp Die crimps the bullet in place more firmly than any other tool. My Model 99 is my most accurate .300 Savage by far. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. The .308 Winchester has a longer neck and is more powerful than the .300 Savage. No purchase necessary. Around 1950, the U.S. armed forces considered the .300 Savage as a stand-in for the .30-06 but its 30-degree shoulder balked in some self-loading mechanisms. Our Sitemap. JavaScript is disabled. 05-06-2015, 11:50 AM #6. I have found no loading data for that powder in the .300 Savage. Thanks gentlemen. This line, which yields 100-200 fps additional, Left to right: Winchester, Remington, Hornady Superformance. Muzzle energy is about 2,000 f-p. Arthur Savage was not only ahead of his time in 1895 and still is today. Temps don't seem to affect it much and it burns VERY clean. I've witnessed first hand what a 180 grain bullet fired from 300 Savage does to an elk's chest organs at 225 yards or so. First, we will zero each of these loads to attain maximum point-blank range for an 8-inch diameter target, easily the vital zone on a broadside whitetail. I treasure my 99s and my bolt action. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. My Dad bought a Savage 99 in .300 Savage before I was born. Here is a famous buffalo cartridge, a massive, wide, 300-grain powerhouse of a . I used it to take my first Alaskan Bull Moose when I was 12 years old. A spool magazine held eight cartridges. I do like the 24-inch barrel of the 722; it should be able to take good advantage of the progressive Superformance powder. Higher muzzle velocity and better velocity retention both help to put the .300 way ahead of the always-popular .30-30. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. I almost cried. My Dad (1922 -2004) hunted his entire adult life with his 300 Savage lever action rifle. Sharply tipped bullets were safe, their noses protected from battering. The receiver protected the magazine. Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: military origin. Downrange performance of the Savage is therefore enhanced in comparison with rifles that must use cartridges with round or flat noses. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. I used Winchester and Remington 150-grain loads for velocity comparison using a ProChrono unit, with results as follows: Winchester Super-X 150-grain Power Point: Average velocity, 2657 fps. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. With cartridge weight between the hands, balance was unaffected by cartridge count, shown in a window. The CD Deluxe and H Featherweight arrived in 1905. Ive since acquired many different rifles of my own but that rifle is near and dear to my heart. If youre wanting a lever-action for hunting deer and black bears in brush and woods with most shots inside 150 yards, the .30/30 is a sweet option. The 300 Savage is typically more accurate than the 308 Winchester at long range, but both are more than adequate for most hunting and target shooting situations. A little shooting and a few hand loads, I'll put that Boy and his rifle up against the best of them. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. No, 300 Blackout is not the same as .30 caliber. My neighbors father got him a gun in the early 50s his father felt bad he got him one and not his other son. Like Studebaker cars the 99 Savage was way ahead of its time. 300 Savage is a rimless, bottlenecked rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1920. It was designed to provide more power than the .22 Hornet and .222 Remington, while still being able to be used in a standard-length rifle action. Evaluation of guns and loads for vintage 30-caliber cartridges. Some shooters can turn ANY rifle into a 100yd (or a 50yd) gun. I plan to take it out next t. I am looking for parts for my .300 Savage and I am hoping someone on here will be able to point me in the right direction to find some. Our Moose territory may require slightly longer shots. Ron Spomer I testfired the .300 Savage ammo in a bolt-action, Remington Model 722. Lovedit, Now back 2 .300. Nosler Solid base 150 and 165s, Nosler plastic tips 150s, and Hornady 150 SSTs ans 150 flat base spitzers, Speer 165 Grand slams. Reviews. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: While these and subsequent magnums outmuscle it, the .300 Savage punches above its weight and the M99 is a sturdy, reliable rifle. If you need a round that can be loaded into other magazines, then the 308 Winchester is the better choice. A 1953 Savage Model 99EG, a 1949 Remington Model 722, a Remington Model 700 from 2003, and a Remington Model 7600 pump from 2003. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Reloaders can better the factory ballistics, in some cases substantially. It really depends on how you define power. 2) line of cartridges that offered higher velocity and safety in a tubular magazine for the .30-30 and other calibers. thanks! Caliber: .300 Savage. Savage wanted a cartridge that would scoot a 150-grain bullet at about the same speed as the .30-06, but it had to be much shorter than the .30-06 if it were to work in the Model 99. ", 165 gr sierra BTSP , 38gr IMR4064, WLR primers, R-P cases,OAL 2.625, I like whatever they put in the 150 grain core-lokts. (I) Giveaway ends February 28, 2023. This rifle was given to me when I was 12 and has been my primary deer rifle ever since. The 300 Savage is typically more accurate than the 308 Winchester at long range, but both are more than adequate for most hunting and target shooting situations. The .45/70s power comes from mass not speed. The bull stopped behind a fir. 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. The downside of the 300 savage is that it can be difficult to find ammunition in some areas. The .300 Savage has been chambered in the Savage 99 lever action rifle most famously, but also a number of bolt action rifles. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The bull died without rising, the best barren-ground specimen Ill ever take. 4) shows 150-grain bullets being boosted to 2700 fps with several different powders and 2800 fps with 44.0 grains of IMR 4064. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The Savage 99 lever action had reached the limit of leverage for smooth operation in a lever action rifle. My dads 300 savage was the first rifle I learned to shoot and got my first kill with (a lamb), I wish he had never gotten rid of it. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The .300 Savage is the Best Lever Gun Cartridge at Distance The .300 Savage has never been an ultra-popular load, but it should be if you shoot a lever gun. In 1895 he included it in a new lever action capable of safely handling spitzer bullets. It is less expensive than the 308 Winchester and has less recoil, making it a good choice for new shooters. Required fields are marked *. However, if you are looking for a round that can be loaded into other magazines, then the 308 Winchester is the better choice. In 1920 Savage re-introduced its Model 1899 as the Model 99. I was very happy to see that a Superformance version of the .300 Savage was recently introduced, one which uses their 150-grain SST bullet, a boattail design having a ballistic coefficient of 0.415. Back then in Alaska we used the Remington 180 round nose jacketed soft point (this load has sadly been dropped from production). 3. Whereabouts are you located? Theres also a Remington Model 24, .22 short next to it in the safe, for an almost 100 year old rifle it is flawless. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. 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. All rights reserved. I caution that the leaves are all down here at ATOTT headquarters, and I do not know how many good range days remain this year. A trim, light little sporter thats a pleasure to hunt with. After that a new thirty was marketed, the .300 Savage, which had greater power than the .30-30 and served as a short-action alternative to the .30-06 Springfield. NRA Life Member. Brings back memories of my first hunts. So, handloading is the way to go. Lets take a look at some key specs: If youre looking for a light-recoiling rifle for plinking or varmint hunting, the .300 Savage might be the better option. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. But is it? At 200 yards its packing about 250 f-p less kinetic energy than a 50-grain bullet from a .223 Remington at the muzzle. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Manufacturer. The 300 Savage is typically more accurate than the 308 Winchester at long range. The combination of good performance on medium game (Ref. Narrower, sleeker bullets slip the wind to conserve energy. The good, big cartridge will beat the good, little cartridge every time. I know lever gun shooters whove introduced Cape buffalo to a stout 45-70 load and the buff were not asking for a rematch. In his Pet Loads article on the .300 Savage, Ken Waters (Ref. The stock has a 7/16 bump when they put it in the safe, otherwise it looks almost perfect. 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. Unlike tubes, this spool didnt contact the barrel, so had no effect on accuracy. Thanks Camper T tscott Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Others down graded to $295. Today that same challenge persists. In the past few years, hunters and anglers have been discovering Havalon replaceable blade systems and apparently like what they saw. plus. 1, a hammerless lever-action cycled with the little finger. So, which one should you choose? Once smokeless powder came along (roughly 1890) and velocities climbed dramatically, more efficient bullets followed. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Where do you start? I chronographed this load on two different days and got a consistent average muzzle velocity of 2635 fps on. Wind for these comparisons will be a constant 10 mph right angle. .300 during its first year (1958) only. 4064, CCI primer, 2.600 OAL. Then, an aspen shivered. That is really moving out of a 300 Savage. Velocities are the averages of 10 shots clocked 12 feet from the muzzle with a Oehler Model 33 chronograph. Mag. The U.S. military adopted the .45/70 as its official service cartridge three years before General Custer and his 7th Cavalry used it at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The .308 Winchester really filled the bill when it came on the sporting scene in the 1950s, and more recently there has been an orgy of short cartridges, short magnums and even Super Short magnums in .30 and other calibers. About 6,000 rifles were built between 1895 and 1899, when Savage modified the action. In my opinion, 300 Savage, .308, and 30-06 all hit the same out to approx 175 yards. The short neck, itself, should present no real problems with good dies and careful technique. EBay oddly has lots of .300 savage parts. All these animals died and none got away. Most factory ammo is capped with 300-grain bullets running a top muzzle velocity of 2,200 fps in strong, modern actions. The .300 Savage Ctg. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. I've killed deer with the .300 Savage, .308 Win, 30-06, and if their is a difference in killing power, I have not detected it to date. I have my reloading dies and before I start, thought I'd see if there is any concensus on a .300 Savage load that just seems to work in most rifles. Deployed military should use stateside address. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! See my article Hornadys LEVERevolution at this site. The Remington 788: What To Do With A Plain Rifle, John Browning Favorites: The Winchester Models of 1885 and 1894, Precision With A Peep: Using an Aperture Sight, A Kouple of Krags: Springfield 1896 Sporter vs. Ruger No. 6.5-300 BEE said: The 130 TSX s THE bullet in the 300. 4064, CCI primer, 2.600 OAL. if you would email me some pics? The firing hand pushed the lever down to open the breach, the cartridge was inserted, and the lever closed. Both cartridges are popular for hunting medium to large game animals such as deer, elk, moose, and bear. By the late 1880s John Moses Browning improved the Winchesters locking bolt so it could handle the same high-pressure loads as the old single-shot buffalo rifles. On the other hand, the straight case and the sharp shoulder should minimize problems due to lengthening and case life. I totally agree with the author sweet spot for my guns is 40g of IMR4895 pushing 150g Nosler Ballistic Tips. The .45/70 is obviously a shorter-range tool due to its low bullet B.C. Superformance uses progressive propellants that take your favorite V-MAX, NTX, SST, CX, and InterLock, bullets to levels of . PLain pistol grip stock, grooved slide handle on earlier models, checkered stocks on later. Accuracy results are the averages of four five-shot groups fired at 100 yards from a Sinclair rest. Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. The idea with this is that a hunter can aim dead center on the vitals and hit them at any distance within MPBR. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. That is over 90 years ago, math fans. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and what you plan to use the cartridge for. i would be interested. With these advanced cartridges the Savage Model 99 rifle became the thinking man's deer rifle. OK, maybe it is not a rebirth of this old round, considered obsolescent since its replacement by the .308 Winchester, but at least one innovative ammo company feels that it is worth the development of a new load in their premier line. Note: A full length article about the .300 Savage can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. At that time bolt-action rifles (especially the .30-06 Springfield 1903) were gaining favor with hunters, and Savage sought to up the Model 99's performance from its original .303 Savage chambering. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Bald heads. Only the ballistic data will tell. My evaluation of accuracy was not extensive. Remington chambered it in the Model 81 . A look at this classic leveraction rifle and cartridge, the Savage Model 99 and the 300 Savage cartridge. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency: 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. .300 Savage || .308 | 190gr | Sierra HP MatchKing. 3) stated that some experts find the round to be a difficult reloading proposition. Among these is an early Savage rifle that is the model for the modern Kimber bolt action. Patents in 1893 described a prototype rifle in .32-20. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. twhiting44@gmail.com It is designed to function in both AR-15 rifles and pistols. Re: Is there a goto accuracy load for the .300 Savage? $34.95. Read Next: Top 10 Lever-Action Guns of All Time. The .300 Savage, the first, somewhat forgotten member of the .300 tribe. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. After World War II, the U.S. Army wanted a shorter cartridge than the .30-06, but one with plenty of .30 caliber power. Not that Id bought into the myth only magnums upend elk. Examples include IMR 3031, IMR 4064, H4895, and VIHT N-140. Contest void where prohibited by law. By 1860 B.Tyler Henry had concocted a mechanism to feed cartridges from a tube onto a loading ramp also activated by the lever. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. While .300 Savage brass is much more difficult to come by, all of the components used in the .308 Winchester may be used in the .300 Savage. Most don't think of 4198 as anything but a 222 or reduced big bore powder. Factory loads are offered in 150 and 180 grain bullet weights. These are the loads I have settled on. Manufacturer: Savage Arms, SavageArms.com; Savage Arms 110 Elite Precision Accuracy Results Notes: (*300 yards). To get to the bottom of this argument, we need to understand the difference between these two cartridges. [] .300 Savage Cartridge and Savage 99 Rifle The Forgotten .30 [], Your email address will not be published. - Thomas Jefferson. The .300 Savage enjoys a storied history. The .300 Savage (left) is similar to the .308 Winchester (right), but it was designed as a short-action cartridge more than 30 years prior to the development of the .308 Winchester. This load seems pretty accurate and has a very consistent muzzle velocity which usually indicates an accurate load. For anyone to say this gun is only a 100 yard gun, or that gun is only good for 50 or 60 yards just proves they're ignorant. The .300 Savage (left) was originally designed to duplicate the velocities of 1920s-era .30-06 (right) military loads utilizing 150-grain bullets. Ninety-nines in .300 Savage have served me on the desert too. However, there is lots of other good stuff to write about, so check out the site from time to time. Whichever cartridge you choose, make sure to practice with it before taking it out into the field. The .300 Savage has been chambered in the Savage 99 lever action rifle most famously, but also a number of bolt action rifles. Hand loading is the way to go as I have some loads that will deliever 3.5 inch groups at 200 yards.including a 135 grain that pushes 2900 FPS and is perfect as a deer and varmet round. The recoil is no more than the .30-30 and subjectively less than the .308. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .300 Savage .300 Savage - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #1 Lee #2 Lyman #2 RCBS #3 Recipe Type: Rifle Reduced Load Bullet Weight: ALL 100 gr 110 gr 125 gr 130 gr 150 gr 165 gr 180 gr 185 gr 200 gr Powder: ALL Accurate 2230 Accurate 2460 Accurate 2700 Alliant Powder Reloder 15 A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. No Savage Model 99? 2010-2022 ataleoftwothirties.com Scopes could be mounted easily for comfortable use. | Sorry, said its owner. The Remington 722 is fairly new to me and has yet had no accuracy tweaking. 42 Grains of IMR 4320 with just about any 150/165 bullet has given me 1 inch groups and 2500FPS. My soft point struck him at 20 steps. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Box 502795, San Diego, CA 92150-1377. Hello, I live in Ontario, Canada, and we hunt with hounds in some thickly timbered areas where 100 yards for deer or bear is a long shot. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Rhode Island Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: I would drop back a couple of grains and work up as this is a fairly stout load. .30 caliber is a general term that can refer to any number of cartridges including the 300 Blackout, but also the much older .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester cartridges. Savage does not always get credit for being the historically innovative company that it has been. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Free shipping for many products! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It is designed for short actions, has a sharp 30 degree shoulder angle and a short neck to maximize powder capacity. On April 5, 1894, he formed the Savage Repeating Arms Company in Utica, New York. If you want something that is less expensive and has less recoil, then the 300 Savage is a great choice. The biggest difference between these two calibers is their performance. No purchase necessary. I have a Remington 81 autoloader and a 760 pump in .300 Savage. Its no small valve gun! I have both Sierra bullets and lots of IMR 4064 so will start there and hopefully report my findings when I have a good weather day. The .30/30 Winchester falls in the middle. What Are The Advantages Of The Pump-Action Rifle: Among the fastest manually operated actions. 4 Shot in the .410 Shotgun; A 7.65 Argentine Sporter; A Thompson Center G2 Contender in .32 S & W Long; Bullet Runout and Rifle Accuracy; Golden Age, Golden Gun; The Savage . Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. I am wondering just how accurate the .300 Savage can be in a good, bolt-action rifle, so I will be doing a lot more shooting for accuracy with the Remington Model 722 with factory loads and handloads. Feedback: Top Reader Comments of the Week August 4, 2018 - The K-Var Armory, Trumps Vow to America, Agenda 47, Blue States, and Gun Control, From Conspiracy Theorist to Conspiracy Realist: Humanizing the Dehumanized. While some historians insist Winchester engineers worked from the .300 Savage to make the .308, a careful measurement of rim, head, and body diameters shows a clear connection to the .30-06. Suddenly, charitably, elk emerged in a grassy slip between hogbacks. pronghorn with a .300 Savage 99. However, the .300 Savage has over 200 fps advantage over the .30-30 Winchester, when the .30-30 is loaded with 17- grain bullets. Accurate Powder (hand loads) The .300 Savage cartridge is a rimless, .30 caliber rifle cartridge developed by Savage Arms in 1920. Loaded with a 150 grain bullet, the .300 is capable of producing clean killing on light to medium weight game out to 300 yards. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. When Marlin started building rifles for it, they didnt want to advertise Winchester, so they called the cartridge a .30/30. Expect muzzle velocities from 1,400 to 1,800 fps. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. I have used IMR 4895 powder for many years but recent experience with the new Varget powder has also been positive. Deployed military should use stateside address. Arthur Savage (Savage Arms) invented a vertically-stacked magazine in 1887. Wayne killed this buck with a .300 Savage Model 99, rousting the deer from its bed at 20 yards. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Published Feb 8, 2021 2:54 PM EST, The .30/30 Winchester, it is often claimed, has hung more venison from meat poles than any other cartridge in history. Eye to the aperture sight, I lifted a foot and let it fall to earth. The 300 Savage is a very powerful round, especially for its size. The .300 Savage has a maximum pressure of 46,000 psi while the .308 Winchester can handle 62,000 psi. . This 99 (below) is a later version as For general deer and black bear hunting, the lighter recoil, superior trajectory, and higher retained energy of the .300 Savage makes it a clear winner with the old .30/30 panting into second place. Savages first catalog, circa 1900, listed the Model 1899 for $20. was tested and considered to replace the 30-06 as our primary round for the M 14. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. 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