05-06-2015, 11:50 AM #6. I do not like the 180-grain loads as much, although if hunting heavy-body moose or bear at moderate range, I would choose these loads. if you would email me some pics? My father is still alive (hes 85) and when he passes that Savage will be passed on to me. The Savage M20 was the first American factory bolt action and was perfectly sized to the .250 and .300 Savageand chambered only to those two cartridges. I own a Model 673 and would by a Model 660 if I could find a good one. Examples include IMR 3031, IMR 4064, H4895, and VIHT N-140. Savage does not always get credit for being the historically innovative company that it has been. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: Bellying across Wyoming sand with many pauses, I inched within 100 steps of a fine pronghorn and shot it through the heart. However, the .300 Savage has over 200 fps advantage over the .30-30 Winchester, when the .30-30 is loaded with 17- grain bullets. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency: The firing hand pushed the lever down to open the breach, the cartridge was inserted, and the lever closed. Very accurate meaning all would shoot five shot .5 MOA groups with hand loads and all of them would shoot the Federal Fusion 165g factory ammunition as well or better than any hand load I could make. However, it is still a good cartridge. twhiting44@gmail.com ", 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. Eagle eyes will quickly note that the neck is very short, and that is what you naturally get when you make the body of the case large enough to pack some powder punch, while keeping overall length down. I've worked up a new hunting load using 40.8 grains of H4895 (MAXIMUM load = 40.9 grains of H4895) behind a 150 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet sparked by standard Winchester primers in once-fired & "accurized" Winchester cases. The stock has a 7/16 bump when they put it in the safe, otherwise it looks almost perfect. The case capacity compared to the .30-06 limits the use of heavy bullets. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: The Hornady Superformance load makes it the approximate equal of the .308 Win. So, if youre looking for a cartridge that can provide better performance, then 300 Savage is the way to go. The Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (Ref. 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. In terms of accuracy, both cartridges are very accurate. I testfired the .300 Savage ammo in a bolt-action, Remington Model 722. Just wondering if anyone has tested the accuracy of a 300 savage 99E with a 150 grain federal off the shelf factory load. (150 grain SST at 2740 fps). Maybe not. 6.5-300 BEE said: The 130 TSX s THE bullet in the 300. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. 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. Then, an aspen shivered. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Most modern loads in .30/30 feature a 150- or 170-grain bullet at 2,450 and 2,300 fps respectively from 24-inch barrels. Here is a famous buffalo cartridge, a massive, wide, 300-grain powerhouse of a bullet yet it doesnt even match the punch of a little .30/30 at 100 yards. Extreme Spread, 92 fps; Standard Deviation, 30 fps. It didnt exactly shine. Arizona Game & Fish Department, State Agency: SAVAGE MODEL 29A & 29B RIFLES BREAK DOWN INSTRUCTION KIT. 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. In my opinion, 300 Savage, .308, and 30-06 all hit the same out to approx 175 yards. This rifle was given to me when I was 12 and has been my primary deer rifle ever since. Pulling a bullet revealed a charge of 44.7 grains of dark, silver gray ball powder with flattened grains that appeared to be identical with Hodgdon Superformance Powder, a reasonable assumption, but of course we must not identify powder by visual comparison. No, 300 Savage is not the same as 300 blackout. A longer cartridge would not have worked as well and demanded considerable redesign. One proper shot from the chamber could unleash a chain reaction in the magazine. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The combination of a straight case with a sharp shoulder and a short neck gives the Savage a modern appearance, and these factors also facilitate accurate headspacing and reliable extraction in a lever action rifle. Indeed, a survey just before WWII showed the .300 Savage was a popular elk cartridge, in ballistic step with the .30-40 Krag if not the .30-06 and clearly superior to the ubiquitous .30 W.C.F (.30-30). Sign up for K-Vars weekly newsletter and discountshere. Manufacturer. The .45/70s power comes from mass not speed. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: The Woodsmaster's Origins Buffalo hunters used it for their deadly work, too. But there remained a major impedimenttubular magazines. Caliber: .300 Savage. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Note that the .308 Winchester has almost the same body but is a bit longer in the shoulder and neck. However, convinced of the merits of his rifle, Savage reconfigured it for sportsmen. - Thomas Jefferson. Ended up finding a 1958 vintage 99 also in .300 Savage, which I quickly put a nice old peep sight on it just like the one on my dads rifle. The 1895 was catalogued with 20, 26 and 30 barrels in .303 only. I promise that I will find out just how good this gun/ammo combination can be made to shoot and I will report the results to you. That is over 90 years ago, math fans. Master Mason, Porter Lodge #284, 10th Masonic District. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Wayne killed this buck with a .300 Savage Model 99, rousting the deer from its bed at 20 yards. Whereabouts are you located? That is a support which a totally obsolescent cartridge would not get. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2021. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. The bull took one more step and fell on his nose. - Thomas Jefferson. 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. Thanks Ron T. I just happen to have all of those components too! Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. 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. Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Most factory ammo is capped with 300-grain bullets running a top muzzle velocity of 2,200 fps in strong, modern actions. Reloading manuals indicate good potential for the cartridge using the lighter bullets. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Over the years, one of the recurring themes in American sporting arms is the idea of a short cartridge being used in a short-action rifle. I hunt deer in the thick stuff and in the fieds. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. If your deer and bear shots are inside 100 yards and you also hope to try elk, moose, and other big game, the 45-70 should be your best bet. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Once, I borrowed a 99 in Canadas far north to hunt caribou. Suddenly a long antler slammed it down. Rem brass and Fed210M primers and OAL of 2.600. Accuracy results are the averages of four five-shot groups fired at 100 yards from a Sinclair rest. It killed many Michigan deer in its day many shooting across hay fields as the deer steped out of the woods. Aim center chest and your flat- or round-nose would reach the vitals. I cant bring myself to put a scope on my oldest 99 those open Buckhorn sights are classic. Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A trim, light little sporter thats a pleasure to hunt with. 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. Spotting a bedded bull a mile across featureless tundra, I hiked in a great arc to sneak up behind it, closing to iron-sight range. Bullet choice has a noticeable effect on terminal performance and generally speaking, soft jacketed bullets produce the fastest kills on light or lean bodied game. 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Todays 150-grain factory loads run about 2,600 fps, 180-grain loads 2,300 fps for muzzle energies of 2,300 and 2,200 f-p each. A 1952 first-year edition of the Model 760 Gamemaster in .300 Savage. I have a Remington 81 autoloader and a 760 pump in .300 Savage. Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. Maximum ordinate (bullet strike above sightline) will be 4 inches. The 300 Savage is a very powerful round, especially for its size. The 300will B with me until I die, I shot a over 9 foot grizz with a 30/30 but never a 300 sav but grandpa shot a few with it loved it he shot a lot of moose an black bears too is was his go to rifle for years then he went to a 270. The next pic shows three 150-grain, .300 cartridges with the Superformance on the right. At last an elk! This load seems pretty accurate and has a very consistent muzzle velocity which usually indicates an accurate load. See my article Hornadys LEVERevolution at this site. At present, the ammunition shortage has abated, and we can order all the .300 Savage we desire. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. If you need a bit more power and performance, the .308 Winchester could be the better choice. Copyright 2005, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. They appeared with barrels of 20 to 28. The last 300 Savage that I put together was one-half of a matched pair of Remington Seven parts guns, one in 250-3000 and one in 300 Savage, both using 700 Classic take-off barrels trimmed back to 21" to get a neutral balance with a Leupold 2-7x33 installed. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. No handloading yet, but I will find out how it goes in the fullness of time. Can send photos. Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: What? Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. PLain pistol grip stock, grooved slide handle on earlier models, checkered stocks on later. So, handloading is the way to go. Expect muzzle velocities from 1,400 to 1,800 fps. The .300 Savage has been chambered in the Savage 99 lever action rifle most famously, but also a number of bolt action rifles. On April 5, 1894, he formed the Savage Repeating Arms Company in Utica, New York. The 300 savage is a great round for deer hunting. A Lever Action .30-30 Winchester is Still One of the Best Deer Hunting Rifles (And Heres Why). Therefore, there might be lilacs blooming again before you see the full results. If you want something that is less expensive and has less recoil, then the 300 Savage is a great choice. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Ive been told by many its a true jewel and by no means give it away. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Accuracy of Various Loads. 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. Now, if you really need to, you may resize and trim .308 Winchester brass into the .300 Savage. Downrange performance of the Savage is therefore enhanced in comparison with rifles that must use cartridges with round or flat noses. All were dropped in 1919. 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. Alas, most factory ammo must be loaded down so it doesnt damage old, weak actions such as the Trapdoor Springfields. The .300 Savage case is quite modern in appearance. The .300 Savage (above, left) falls far shy of the .30-06 in case capacity but the velocity difference is only 350 fps. It also strongly resembles H414. 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. Sierra Bullets load data in .300 Savage. 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. This is useful performance. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: All entries must be received by giveaway end date. This evolved into the popular M99 that stayed in production for 100 years. Still, loading was easy through the ejection port. 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. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Its a short, fat, sharp-shouldered cartridge stacked in a rotary magazine. Some shooters can turn ANY rifle into a 100yd (or a 50yd) gun. Contest void where prohibited by law. 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. Now I want to say right out of the gate that my title probably overstates the case. $34.95. The fix was simple: blunt, but ballistically inefficient, bullets. Good luck. Whichever cartridge you choose, make sure to practice with it before taking it out into the field. A hunter in British Columbia claimed 18 kills using a box of 20 cartridges, with two grizzlies in the count. The 300 Savage is typically more accurate than the 308 Winchester at long range. evidenced by the tang safety. Contest void where prohibited by law. Contest open to U.S. residents only. It took a hard look at the .300 Savage, and with a judicious redesign, it had the .308 Winchester cartridge chambered in the then-new M14 rifle. I have found no loading data for that powder in the .300 Savage. It quickly gained popularity among hunters for its versatility and power. The cows eased by it, passed my K4s crosswire in a gap not much wider than a Harley, then vanished. Regardless, 300 Savage in a Savage 99 is an excellent choice I have three 99s in 300 Savage and one in 308 Winchester. I handload for my .300 Savages using mostly 150gr bullets. His companys vastly superior cartridge of 1920 was the .308 Winchester of its day, nearly matching the performance of a .30/06 Springfield. Photo: GunsAmerica.com The Remington Model 760 was exceptionally accurate and fast shooting, but was far from the first pump-action gem "Big Green" turned out. . When Marlin started building rifles for it, they didnt want to advertise Winchester, so they called the cartridge a .30/30. Narrower, sleeker bullets slip the wind to conserve energy. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. 2010-2022 ataleoftwothirties.com Contest open to U.S. residents only. My grandfather still hunts with a .300 Savage rifle and bags deer with it on an annual basis. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Free shipping for many products! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. And the race was on: Winchester, MarlinBuffalo Bill and Annie Oakley. I do like the 24-inch barrel of the 722; it should be able to take good advantage of the progressive Superformance powder. Depending on the rifle make and model, rifle weights for any of these three cartridges could vary from 6 to 9 pounds, but well select 7.5 pounds as an average so as to compare relative recoil: Ballistic tables are often a real eye opener with smaller calibers sometimes outperforming rounds several sizes larger. 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. slide 3 to 4 of 31. At 200 yards the velocity is 1,940 fps and the energy is 1,495 ft. lbs. 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. Remington Core-Lokt 150-grain PSP: Average velocity, 2622 fps. The new Model 1899 appeared in .30 W.C.F. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: State Agency: This model is a .300 Savage, which is a dandy round that outclasses the .30 Remington and .30-30 cartridges. Its bullet energy levels look rather puny, but the momentum of a 300- to 500-grain bullet suggests its going to penetrate like a pile driver. It has enough power to take down a deer at long range, but it is also relatively inexpensive. Only the ballistic data will tell. Evaluation of guns and loads for vintage 30-caliber cartridges. Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The bull denied me even a chance a blink in the slot. Any given gun is able to make a certain distance shot bases on it's accuracy and stopping power. It is designed to function in both AR-15 rifles and pistols. I was out of almosts. As soon as his chest cleared the tree, I fired. This higher start pressure insures a more uniform . The recoil is no more than the .30-30 and subjectively less than the .308. The thing even has the original sling and Bushnell scope on it. Medium burning rate rifle powders are recommended for the .300 Savage. The challenge with judging things based on their popularity is that it doesnt take into account human nature. A spool magazine held eight cartridges. . He took every big game animal Wyoming has to offer including so-called long range animals such as big horn sheep and antelope. Here is a famous buffalo cartridge, a massive, wide, 300-grain powerhouse of a . What a sweet shooting rifle. If it were .222 Rem or .223 Rem worth around $900, .257 Roberts $650. So, lets do it. The 1895s mechanism was almost fully enclosed. I just got it cleaned up for the kid and had a good scope put on it. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Ninety-nines in .300 Savage have served me on the desert too. As currently factory loaded by Winchester and Remington, the 150 grain spitzer bullet starts at 2,630 fps with 2,303 ft. lbs. Remington chambered it in the Model 81 . I almost cried. The venerable .30/30 actually started life as the .30 Winchester Center Fire, a .30-caliber pushed by 30-grains of smokeless powder. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. For these reasons, the 300 Savage is a better choice for many shooters, especially those who are new to shooting or reloading. While they may be similar in name, they are two different calibers. The .30-06 Springfield is central to this comparison because it not only falls between the .308 and .300 Win. The combination of good performance on medium game (Ref. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM Old West 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. By the Battle of Britain, hed prospected for oil, run a tire company, farmed California citrus and died in 1941. The Remington 722 is fairly new to me and has yet had no accuracy tweaking. The company also touted the 99s accuracy, gracing its 1903 catalog with a 10-shot, 100-yard group 1-5/16 across. IMHO, I would say the 300WSM is the closest caliber to be a one gun hunting machine. After World War II, the U.S. Army wanted a shorter cartridge than the .30-06, but one with plenty of .30 caliber power. Believe me, the company would not do it if they did not expect it to be profitable. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." I'm so fond of the .300 Savage that I own four of them. 8th Edition, Hornady Manufacturing Co., Grand Island, Nebraska, 2010. p. 471. 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. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM March 2022, P.O. Free shipping. Then there is the question of what will happen with Hodgdon Superformance powder, which is now available to reloaders. Brings back memories of my first hunts. Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: If you are looking for a powerful round tha is accurate and easy to reload, then the 300 Savage is a great choice. Thanks Camper T tscott While both cartridges are capable of taking down medium to large game animals,300 Savage offers better external ballistics and terminal performance than 300 Blackout. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Found many for my model 722 in .300 savage. He reduced magazine capacity to five for a trimmer profile and opened the lever for three fingers. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: . At 200 yards its packing about 250 f-p less kinetic energy than a 50-grain bullet from a .223 Remington at the muzzle. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. An advantage has been that these loads can use spire point bullets because the Model 99 rifle has a rotary magazine, rather than the tubular type found on other lever rifles. 270 vs 308 vs 30-06: Comparing Rifle Cartridge Ballistics, This div height required for enabling the sticky sidebar, 2022 Yestactical.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Its no small valve gun! So he went down and bought this gun brand new. One a "Texas heart shot" that was recovered (rare with Barnes) in the neck. The Savage 99 lever action had reached the limit of leverage for smooth operation in a lever action rifle. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. 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. 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. Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Agency: It seems that the .300 Winchester Short Magnum may be the most popular of the crop. .300 WSM and accuracy ? q. Loads from 120 to 170 grain are possible and in the heaver bullet weights and out to 150 to 200 yards bear and Elk can be and have been taken for years Re: Is there a goto accuracy load for the .300 Savage? Caliber : 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Am 81+ yrs old still hunt n Prospect. In the case of the Winchester, +95 fps, and +130 fps over the Remington. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. year and re-named the Model 99. In his Pet Loads article on the .300 Savage, Ken Waters (Ref. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. What other "gems" does your friend freely give out? Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: NRA Life Member. My Dad bought a Savage 99 in .300 Savage before I was born. Deployed military should use stateside address. I only know my wifes grand father had a old savage 99 in 300 savage that my father in law was sure had a rotory mag. In 1920 Savage re-introduced its Model 1899 as the Model 99. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. This happens without exceeding SAAMI pressure recommendations for the cartridge. Whichever one you choose, make sure to practice with it before taking it out into the field. I do not want a fancy new magnum. A slightly bigger case, with a 20-degree shoulder, evolved as the T-65. The 308 Winchester cannot be loaded into these magazines and must be loaded into a separate magazine designed specifically for it. I dared not move. EBay oddly has lots of .300 savage parts. Again. I full length resize the brass and crimp the bullets in place just as I would with a load intended for use in a semi-auto. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. But not in tubular magazine lever actions. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. It also blessed other rifles. Higher muzzle velocity and better velocity retention both help to put the .300 way ahead of the always-popular .30-30. Many rifles have been chambered for these, but details of how these have done in the marketplace I do not have. Deployed military should use stateside address. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. He told me he thought it felt tight so he took it to a gunsmith which cleaned it and told him the reason it feel like that is it never been used. 300 Blackout is a specific cartridge created by Remington in collaboration with AAC. In the past few years, hunters and anglers have been discovering Havalon replaceable blade systems and apparently like what they saw. Crawling within 100 yards, Wayne heart-shot this Wyoming 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. 300 Blackout, on the other hand, is a rebated rimless pistol cartridge developed in 2010 by Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC). Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. (I) Giveaway ends December 31, 2022. A 180-grain round-nose Remington Core-Lokt trundled out the muzzle at 2,370 fps. 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