300 savage reloading

[HIGHRPM]

I just recieved a beautiful old (1946) Savage 99 in 300 Savage. I have never reloaded for this round and was wondering if anyone with experience with this round could give me some insight ? What to watch for, what not to do, based on experience.

 

[bugs]

No different than any other bottleneck cartridge

 

[Eagleye]

Try Reloder 15 in your 300 Savage.
I have found it to be hard to beat in that chambering.
Varget should also do well, but my rifle prefers RL15.
Eagleye.

 

[44Bore]

imr 4064 and 150 or 165 grain bullets is a standard 300 savage recipe. Full length sizing to just bump the shoulder is also a good idea for relaible chambering as the sction does have a little monre "spring" in it than a bolt action.

 

[iceman2]

+1 on RL15. Try 165 gr bullets, I've had good results.

 

[mbogo3]

Win 748 for all bullets from 150-180gr. 1/2 MOA or better 42gr -150gr/41gr-165gr/40gr -180gr bullet win cases Savage 99.........Harold

 

[HIGHRPM]

Thanks a ton for your insight, greatly appreciated !