SavageManAntonio
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I just purchased a Savage Model 14 American Classic. The Savage factory made me one in .250 Savage (left-handed). This has a 1:10 twist rate sporter-weight barrel. I planned to use 100 to 117 grain sierra bullets (boat-tail). I have some recommendations from a friend that has a similar gun and hand-loads.
I know from previous research that this gun can handle somewhere near 60,000 psi. However, most modern loading manuals state loads that are nowhere near that pressure because the load started in lever-actions that couldn't handle that kind of pressure. My friend has a old Lyman manual that shows pressures and velocities for more modern rifles. I intend to start my loads low and work up to a comfortable pressure. I say this because I know that velocities over 3000fps can be achieved with 100gr. bullets and that is my intention. But most loading manuals ( including all of mine) show maximum velocities and pressures that are much lower.
I was going to try H414, H380, W-760 and IMR:4320, 4064 - each with 100 and 117 grain bullets. I have to stress that I am trying to get to a load over 3000fps while finding the most accurate out of all of them.
Does anyone have pertinent information on loads, pressure, technique or where I can find more information? I KNOW that I have to follow safe procedures and I am not following modern loading manuals maximum pressure charts so please understand that when you reply. Any help with my goals are appreciated.
I know from previous research that this gun can handle somewhere near 60,000 psi. However, most modern loading manuals state loads that are nowhere near that pressure because the load started in lever-actions that couldn't handle that kind of pressure. My friend has a old Lyman manual that shows pressures and velocities for more modern rifles. I intend to start my loads low and work up to a comfortable pressure. I say this because I know that velocities over 3000fps can be achieved with 100gr. bullets and that is my intention. But most loading manuals ( including all of mine) show maximum velocities and pressures that are much lower.
I was going to try H414, H380, W-760 and IMR:4320, 4064 - each with 100 and 117 grain bullets. I have to stress that I am trying to get to a load over 3000fps while finding the most accurate out of all of them.
Does anyone have pertinent information on loads, pressure, technique or where I can find more information? I KNOW that I have to follow safe procedures and I am not following modern loading manuals maximum pressure charts so please understand that when you reply. Any help with my goals are appreciated.