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)

Is 300 Savage a good round?

300 Savage is a mild yet effective medium game hunting cartridge. Muzzle velocities are not high enough to cause hydrostatic shock however disproportionate to caliber wounding is ensured. Loaded with a 150 grain bullet, the . 300 is capable of producing clean killing on light to medium weight game out to 300 yards.

Is 303 Savage the same as 303 British?

303 Savage and the . 303 British cartridge are not interchangeable with each other. Neither the bullet diameter nor the cartridge dimensions are compatible.

Is 300 win mag the same as 300 Savage?

the difference between a 300 savage and a 300 win mag is, a 300 savage with a 150 grain bullet pushes a muzzle velocity of 2,630 fps and a 300 win mag with a 150 grain bullet pushes a muzzle velocity of 3,290 fps theres a 660 fps difference between the two.

Does Savage make ammo?

Savage Arms was founded in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. Within 20 years they were producing rifles, handguns, and ammunition.

Is a 300 Savage good for elk?

300 Savage is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. 300 Savage round is approximately 2280 foot-pounds.

What caliber is 4570?

45-70 (originally known as the . 45-70-405) fired a 405 grain, . 45 caliber bullet propelled by 70 grains of black powder. This original black powder load pushed a cast lead bullet at a velocity of about 1,350 feet per second.

How far will a British 303 shoot?

approximately 3,000 yd
The .303 British Mark VII cartridge was loaded with 37 gr (2.40 g) of Cordite MDT 5-2 (cordite MD pressed into tubes) and had a muzzle velocity of 2,440 ft/s (744 m/s) and a maximum range of approximately 3,000 yd (2,743 m).

How accurate is a 303 British?

Accuracy will depend on the rifle, most 303’s are 60 to 100 years old and you have to take that into consideration. A decent rifle should have minute of deer accuracy easily to 250 – 300 yards.


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