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

[sniper7]

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.

[Rucker61]

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.

[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.

[sniper7]

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.

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

[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.

[sniper7]

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.

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

[DSB OUTDOORS]

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

I found my loaded rounds, but now the data.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

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.

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

[sniper7]

no worries, thanks for trying

[DSB OUTDOORS]

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