300 savage???

[6.5x55swm]

I am sucker for old rifles, just picked up a 1951 Savage 99 in 300 savage, 24" barrel, I put a bushnell legend 2-7x32 scope on it, I really like the feel of this rifle and will be using it every fall. I am wondering what would the max range to take deer with, I have no problem taking coyotes at 400 yards with my bolt gun

 

[kamlooky]

Set up some targets and go have some fun.
I don't think I'd venture past the 250-300 mark.

 

[Eagleye]

Do not underestimate the venerable 300 Savage. It gives up a bit to the 308 Winchester, but
the gap is not very wide. Loaded with 150-165 grain bullets, it is quite capable out to 300 or a
little more. Dave.

 

[BrotherRockeye]

^^^

yup

I put many Mule Deer and White Tail in the freezer with my EG. It was partial to 150's

 

[The Outsider]

I'm a big fan of the rifle and the caliber too.

Currently have 3 rifles chambered in 300 Savage, including this scarce factory 2009 Savage 16 with the accustock and accutrigger.

Haven't seen another one of these before or since!

I've got it loaded up to the point that it will duplicate .308 ballistics with a 150 grain bullet.

It would be nice to find a wood or laminate stock for it, anyone have any ideas?

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Boyds have numerous stock options for that rifle. The laminate ones add extra weight compared to the walnut or maple units.

 

[Matt74]

Do not underestimate the venerable 300 Savage. It gives up a bit to the 308 Winchester, but
the gap is not very wide. Loaded with 150-165 grain bullets, it is quite capable out to 300 or a
little more. Dave.

As above, amen great deer cartridge. My old man (73 years old) has been using a 1950s Savage 99 in 300 Savage for the last twenty years. Been a great deer gun fiend him, and he has had the odd shot out to 250 plus yards, no issues.
Good luck!
Matt

 

[600RemGuy]

I'm a big fan of the rifle and the caliber too.

Currently have 3 rifles chambered in 300 Savage, including this scarce factory 2009 Savage 16 with the accustock and accutrigger.

Haven't seen another one of these before or since!

I've got it loaded up to the point that it will duplicate .308 ballistics with a 150 grain bullet.

It would be nice to find a wood or laminate stock for it, anyone have any ideas?

Had it's sister, a 250 Savage, in my hands back then. Wish I had bought it! One that I regret letting get away

 

[medvedqc]

mine is from 1923 and i can t get all the stories of the past but i have mine with her: caribous and black bears.