Has anyone here tried a 200gr cast round nose bullet in a 300 Savage?
I found 2 loads using IMR 4350 and IMR 4895 but wanted to know if anyone has tried it
The bullet seats at 2.559 and is 200gr powder coated and GCd
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Has anyone here tried a 200gr cast round nose bullet in a 300 Savage?
I found 2 loads using IMR 4350 and IMR 4895 but wanted to know if anyone has tried it
The bullet seats at 2.559 and is 200gr powder coated and GCd
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It's been over 20 years, but I've loaded the RCBS 30-180-FN, with an actual weight of 195 grains, in my 300 Savage Model 99 using a variety of powders but not IMR 4895. The boolit had to be seated quite deep into the case but it worked fine. I did use a Lee factory crimp die for a better hold on the boolit. I chronographed my best load using surplus CMR100 and got 2010 fps. With that powder, it was suggested t0 use IMR 4895 data less 10% to 15%.
Good to see someone else has tried a heavy weight in the 300 Sav. I'm going to try lite loads as well with 700x and unique since I have a lot of those.
I see your up a ways from where I was born and lived in Island Falls.
AHHH... another County boy! You're a long way from home!Quote:
Originally Posted by hickfu
Unfortunately yes, I am a long way from home...:-(
Not much different than a .308. Should work very well.
I could see the short neck being problematic in getting a good OAL. I've only gone as high as 160.
GONRA sez just for giggles - European Civilian FALS have been factory chambered in .300 Savage.....