.300 win mag hunting ammo ?, load data, savage 11 info

I just ordered a new Savage 11 in .300 Win Mag. It will be pretty much just for big game hunting. I currently have a box of federal premium 165 grain triple shock that I plan on using to sight in and do a cow elk hunt with.

next step will be to build up some loads for the same or maybe 180 grain bullets. I have just started looking around and will hit the books here shortly, but wanted to see if any of you guys have some loads set up for your hunting rifle/bullets.

I'll obviously build them up for my rifle and see what works best, just looking for some starting points that you have found that work for you.

Are you a member of the Long Range Hunting forum? I've found that to be a great resource for what you're looking for.

I like to try Nosler Partitions first for elk loads. They are reliable and are fairly inexpensive for a big game bullet. For powders; IMR 7828, RL22, and H1000 are the ones I've seen decent result.

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Originally Posted by SA Friday

I like to try Nosler Partitions first for elk loads. They are reliable and are fairly inexpensive for a big game bullet. For powders; IMR 7828, RL22, and H1000 are the ones I've seen decent result.

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Ever try it with varget? My. 243 is a whore for varget

I've got some Varget 300 Win Mag data I'll dig out. In 2007 I loaded 180g - 220g for my moose hunt. I stuck with the 220 g Nosler Partition. But the 180g was dead on nuts also. I'll see if I can find it for ya.

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Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS

I've got some Varget 300 Win Mag data I'll dig out. In 2007 I loaded 180g - 220g for my moose hunt. I stuck with the 220 g Nosler Partition. But the 180g was dead on nuts also. I'll see if I can find it for ya.

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okay thanks. I have a good stockpile of varget so it would be nice to stick with that

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Originally Posted by sniper7

okay thanks. I have a good stockpile of varget so it would be nice to stick with that

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I found my loaded rounds, but now the data. [Bang] [Coffee]

Sorry Snipe, I started loading the 155g with Varget, worked up some loads for 168g, But I switched to IMR-4831 because of the lack of load data after the 168g. Heavier bullet different powder, just to be on the safe side. [Beer]

You might check Hodgen's sight for Varget data, they might have some now?? Like I said it was 2007 when I was loading my 300 win.

Sorry man.

Dave

no worries, thanks for trying[Beer]

Over the years, and all the beers, the brain gets a little fuzzy. [Coffee] But I can still shoot. [Beer]