Would you use this load for white tail?

taylorce1 · Nov 10, 2013

Working wit my daughter's .250 Savage today trying to find a reduced recoil load. She shoots her .223 really well and took a nice doe last year with the 55 grain TSX. I had an accurate load worked up with the 87 grain Hornady and RL15 moving at sedate 2800 fps, but my daughter said it kicked too much.

So I switched gears and bought a pound of SR4759 to work up some loads, as I was recommended this powder by several people. I shot some groups today my best three shot group averaged 2340 fps with the Hornady 87 grain bullet, 19.5 grains of powder, and CCI primers. I don't think I'd have a problem using this load.

100 yard group!

I just don't think I'd try many 200 yard shots.

Oldtrader3 · Nov 10, 2013

Groups should not be an issue!

taylorce1 · Nov 10, 2013

I think I should move it a quater inch left though. I just don't like moving to the left.

The bullet will only have around 877 ft-lbs of energy at 100 yards. It does have a MPBR around 250 yards, on a 8" diameter tarvet. I'm sure it will work it just isn't getting there with any authority.

Vince · Nov 10, 2013

I took four antelope last year with that same bullet but admittedly it was travelling a little faster. I'm a proponent of power but one has to but the bullet where it belongs first so I'd have no issues with that load and bullet combination inside 100 Yards.

taylorce1 · Nov 10, 2013

The daughter is going to be using the .223 again I think. She took a few practice shots today off the bipod sitting indian style. She didn't do too bad, but she'll have a better rest in the blind were using in a couple of weeks.

DrMike · Nov 10, 2013

I would be willing to use that particular load inside of 100 yards. I do like more power, but it is sufficient. Your daughter appears to have her technique well in hand.

sask boy · Nov 11, 2013

I am sure she will do fine :wink: I have found once the animal is in sight recoil does not really become a issue :mrgreen:
Remember have Fun, shoot Straight and most of all be Safe. Looking forward to photos & a great story.

Blessings,
Dan