Savage 300 130 ttsx

[FOTIS]

Went to the range today and worked up a few loads with a 130 TTSX. The results are shown below. Accuracy seems to be great however I think velocity is lacking a little bit.


According to some people and quick load I should be able to reach 2,900 ft per second easily with a 130 TTSX. I can definitely reach about 28 to 2850 with no issues. Should I stopwhere I am at or continue?

BTW white sticker says 400 yds. I forgot to reset the range in program. Yellow sticker is correct for group size.

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

I would quit where you are but it's your gun to do with as you please.

2800-2850 fps from a .300 Savage is cooking!

 

[JD338]

That's a decent speed and with the 130 TTSX it will hammer deer. I can't imagine a deer going very far with that bullet at 2800 fps.
If you need more speed, step it up to the 300 RUM or 30-378 Wby.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

With that degree of accuracy, I believe I could be satisfied. And extra fifty fps won't give you a significant reach or power.

 

[RL338]

Fotis if those are 400yd groups as indicated on the target description , I would be tickled to death.
Last year I loaded some 130 TTSX for my Dad’s 742 (308) at 2900 fps and he got a doe. That was the first time he had hunted with handloaded ammo. Instant dead deer for him.

 

[FOTIS]

No it was not at 400. It was 100 yds. Go with the yellow sticky not the white for group size. I forgot to reset the variable.

 

[Wolfshead]

When I work up a load, I always do so with accuracy in mind.
I’m not too worried how fast usually.
The only time I’m concerned about fps is down range in a hunting bullet, specifically a mono such as the ttsx.
I would like it to open as much as possible, so speed there certainly plays a part, but getting it to hit where I want it to is much more important to me.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Looks really good Fotis. Go forth and slay something. Dan.

 

[salmonchaser]

Looks fantastic Fotis. Remarkable given the cartridge is 100 years old.

 

[Dr. Vette]

My data shows 2600fps with the LeveRevolution and Sierra 150gr SPT Pro-Hunter.
If you really want, I think there is room to go up since you're 20gr less in bullet weight.

 

[FOTIS]

Yes , you are correct sir. I looked at the Nosler data with the 125 BT. Max is 46.5 gr of Win 748 for 2970 fps. I am up to 43 now.
I found the 125 BT and the 130 TTSX loading data are pretty much identical. More bearing surface on the 125 BT.

Anyway How many gr of LVREVO are you using for the 150?

 

[Dr. Vette]

Yes , you are correct sir. I looked at the Nosler data with the 125 BT. Max is 46.5 gr of Win 748 for 2970 fps. I am up to 43 now.
I found the 125 BT and the 130 TTSX loading data are pretty much identical. More bearing surface on the 125 BT.

Anyway How many gr of LVREVO are you using for the 150?

I'll check for you. That data is at home, not on my phone.

Take a look also at the article I previously linked on it.

 

[FOTIS]

Thank you sir!

 

[Dr. Vette]

42.7 grains of LVR, Winchester Super X cases.
I looked over my load development targets, and it was obvious which was best. The groups shrunk as I increased to 42.7, and increased beyond it.
0.3 grain change weight changes between loads.
The nice thing about LVR is that you really can’t stuff enough of it into the case to harm yourself or the rifle. It works the same with LVR in the 35 REM.

 

[FOTIS]

Thank you

 

[Joec7651]

I would quit where you are but it's your gun to do with as you please.

2800-2850 fps from a .300 Savage is cooking!

I’m guilty of TRYING (most times unsuccessfully) to squeeze the smallest groups possible from rifles. Shoot and enjoy it just how it is. Great shooting rifle Fotis.

 

[FOTIS]

I think I will play with this load a little bit more. Maybe a little seating depth. That's 4 shots BTW. 130 TTSX at 2760. No pressure (excess that is) gun is running smooth. Still well under max according to the book. They got 2950 with 46.5 gr.

 

[JD338]

Excellent job Fotis! Hope the 99 has earned a spot in the rotation this fall. It will make for an awesome 259 yard deer rifle.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

259 Jim? Not arguing but how did you come up with that #?

 

[JD338]

259 Jim? Not arguing but how did you come up with that #?

LOL, I fat fingered the phone.
250 yards.

JD338