300 sav
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They were 150 grain Hornady interlocks @ 2600 fps. The bullet did penetrate the off side ribs but not the hide and it did deflect quite a bit after hitting the first rib so travelled further than if it had tracked straight through. Perhaps we should switch to 150 grain partitions or we could just mount a bayonet if you are going to shoot deer so close in the future!
Very very unusual performance with that load. I have shot several deer with basically that load, from 40-50 yards to 225. I’m not disagreeing just saying that is unusual to say the least
In all honesty, especially if I was comfortable that I wasn’t going to be getting shots past 100-125 yards , I would personally use 180 grain. When I carry my dad’s 99EG , with open sights, that’s what I use
They were the older "red box" interlocks. The loads were made up in old Winchester white box brass that came that way (unloaded component brass) and this was the first loading of that brass. I've always had good luck with the older interlocks and like them partly because they shot similar to Nosler partitions for practice. In the end, the deer was a big bodied buck that only went about 30 yards however the lack of an exit hole and blood trail was less than satisfactory. Sort of reminds me of the old question, "At what point in the animal's quick end did the bullet fail?"! I'm surprised the entry wound didn't leak as it created a significant hole when the bullet hit square on a rib.
I guess a slightly stouter bullet would have likely penetrated straight through and leaked better however it may not have done as much damage inside. That has always been my love of partitions; a soft front for damage and then the shank behind the partition for punching through. I prefer the velocity of the 150s versus the 180s in the little savage but have never used the 165s in any .30 caliber. I do have some old 190 Hornadys but they are almost as long as the .300 case and I keep them for longer range stuff in my .300 H&H! I had excellent performance from Federal Fusion loads last year so those bullets could also be a contender. Nice to have a new load to work up...
Johnn Peterson
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I recall posting this info previously. In anticipation of getting a 9.3x62/
.366 Wagner, I started acquiring/accumulating components at local gun shows. Just prior to acquiring my top of the line M-70 full length wood Zastava I 'lucked' into a quantity of new Lapua brass and 285gr PRVI SP bullets. Much to my surprise, my first handloads showed exceptional accuracy!!! 
So much so, I haven't even 'tried' any of the other bullet weights I've picked up. Accuracy wise, I feel I'd be hard pressed to surpass my first results. But one day..........Oh, the components I've acquired at shows are;
- 100 new Lapua brass
- 285gr PRVI bullets
- 290gr Matrix FB bonded bullets
- 286gr Barnes TSX flat base
- 250gr Speer
- 231gr Norma
- 286gr Norma
- 8 boxes/20 Norma once fired brass
Question, have you ever had the opportunity to use the285gr PRVI bullets on game, and if so, what's your opinion on the performance???
Hey u Hyjackers wasn't this Thread: 300 sav :
RJ
RJ
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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Hey u Hyjackers wasn't this Thread: 300 sav :
Sorry.
LOL 
all Good Johnn ! Just Teasing Ya Guys ! RJ
all Good Johnn ! Just Teasing Ya Guys ! RJ
My old Savage 99F 300 like my load of 42grs of IMR4064 with a CCI200 sparker All behind a 150 gr Sierra ! RJ
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Chemainus B.C.
LOL
Well
, even though you hurt my feelings, you were quite right. I just got a little carried away with the point in question at the moment. Again, sorry and you were right on the money with your assessment. All is good Bud and take care out there. See you again one of these days.very good on wild boar. close to the lapua mega. as in my test.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Chemainus B.C.
Thanks Phil. That's a hunt I've been meaning to look into, in the area close to Hinton AB. I have a medical 'issue' I'm dealing with at the moment which has put a damper on my activities in the field this year. However, all continuing to go well, I'll plan for next year.Back on track .300 Savage 150gr 42gr Win 748................165gr 41gr win 748................180gr Win 748 40gr. All shot 1/2" to 1" scoped /benched at 100 yards.The 99's benefit greatly with a little pressure under the forend tip.A small piece of oiled cardboard from an ammo box or I glass bed the last 3/4" .Tension can be adjusted with the forend screw.A 300 yard cartridge for sure.Oh and mag primers for all above loads.
I've had such great results with the Federal Fusion loads in a 7.62x39 that I plan to get some 150 grain Fusion component bullets to try in the .300 Savage. As much as I like the .250 Savage, the older .250 barrels had an almost too slow rate of twist. The .300 has always been perfect. I wish that I had of bought a .300 take down years ago when they were more commonly found. I always thought that would have made a great travelling rifle.
Yes and the Sierra as well. Anyone who hasn’t tried TAC should consider it
Couple dozen truckloads and counting
