.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

[oinco]

I run 208 gr AMAX w 77gr of h1000, 225 Hornady bthp or 230gr Berger w H1000 would also get my vote, R22 seems to be a favorite powder too for the heavier bullets but it is prone to sizeable temp/speed variation-hunting season probably not an issue though.

[Zombie Steve]

While I love Varget, it's the wrong tool for this particular job... too fast burning for the application, and not bulky enough.

I'd look to RE-22, RE-25, or one of the 4831's and a magnum primer.

[sniper7]

While I love Varget, it's the wrong tool for this particular job... too fast burning for the application, and not bulky enough.

I'd look to RE-22, RE-25, or one of the 4831's and a magnum primer.

sounds good, maybe I need to set up something for the group buy like cstone was doing!

[buckshotbarlow]

this might work better...
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