Which hammer bullet for 300 win 1/8 twist factory savage mag

[Jed Eckert]

Dear Ya'll,

putting together a 1/8 twist 300 win on factory savage action. I believe max COAL to fit in the center feed mag is 3.48"
1/8 should be able to handle most 30 cal hammers except the heaviest.
Which weight 30 cal hammer would you recommend for this COAL? I don't want to lose too much powder capacity.
Thanks in advance

 

[JMW67]

199 or 214 should be awesome

 

[Jed Eckert]

199 or 214 should be awesome

Thanks!

 

[Jed Eckert]

Thanks!

Where would I find recommendations on powders for this combo?

 

[HARPERC]

You have enough twist, uncertain about magazine. The mono's are longer, and could put you into single loading, or cramping powder space. the 214 is 1.765" long, I think you will end up in the 166-181 weight class.

Give them a call if Steve doesn't see this and chime in.

 

[Dmagna]

Go buy an accurate mag kit and run a 3.85 mag. And you can run the Berger 215

 

[Dmagna]

Her is my savage in a HS precision with a 3.85 accurate mag

 

[FEENIX]

Dear Ya'll,

putting together a 1/8 twist 300 win on factory savage action. I believe max COAL to fit in the center feed mag is 3.48"
1/8 should be able to handle most 30 cal hammers except the heaviest.
Which weight 30 cal hammer would you recommend for this COAL? I don't want to lose too much powder capacity.
Thanks in advance

Go directly to the source, contact Brian or Steve at 406-261-0010/[email protected].

 

[Jed Eckert]

Ok thanks again lots to think about appreciate everyone's input

 

[entoptics]

...I believe max COAL to fit in the center feed mag is 3.48"...

I've measured 5 different Savage belted mag magazines, and they all measure exactly 3.5", and I've had no issues running 3.495" COAL. Not a big difference from your numbers, but figured I'd throw it out there.