How good is the 300 Savage?

300 Savage is the archetypal short-action cartridge. The combination of good performance on medium game (Ref. 300 Savage in the viable category among purveyors of factory ammo and components. The 150-grain load at a velocity of 2600-2700 fps has been most popular, but a 180-grain load has also been commonly available.

Can a 300 Savage kill a deer?

The 300 Savage is more than adequate for deer at ranges up to 200 yards.

Can a 300 Savage kill a bear?

300 Savage will be JUST fine for any of those areas, hunts, or bears.

What is the 300 Savage comparable to?

Both 300 Savage and 308 were meant to duplicate 30-06 loads from the same era. Original 30-06 loads were 150’s @ 2700 fps which the 300 Savage will match. The 30-06 was upgraded to around 2800 fps by WW-2, which is a match for most factory 308 loads. Over time both 30-06 and 308 have evolved to be faster.

What is the difference between 150 grain and 180 grain?

The top speed from a 180-grain bullet was 2,770 fps. At those speeds, and with both bullets sighted in 2-inches high at 100 yards, the difference in drop between 150- and 180-grain bullets is 2.82 inches at 300 yards, 5.73 inches at 400 yards and 9.69 inches way out at 500 yards.

Do they still make 300 Savage ammo?

The . Despite having a short case and a rather stumpy neck, the cartridge is capable of propelling a 150-grain (9.7 g) bullet at over 2,600 ft/s (790 m/s) with an effective range of over 300 yd (270 m)….. 300 Savage.

Bullet mass/type	Velocity	Energy
150 gr (10 g) FMJ hand load	2,765 ft/s (843 m/s)	2,547 ft⋅lbf (3,453 J)

What is the difference between a 300 win mag and a 300 Savage?

300 Winchester Magnum has the ability to deliver around 40-percent more energy than the . 300 Savage. Overall, the . 300 Savage is more pleasent to shoot due to its mild recoil.

Does Savage make ammo?

Gained popularity with the success of the iconic Savage Model 99. Winchester, Hornady, Remington and Federal offer this cartridge in commercial loads.