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.300 Savage

*Please keep in mind that the data is for reference only*

*case capacity calculations*
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*Caution*
Cartridge case capacity may vary 5-10% between brands.
Cartridge type - .300 Savage
Bullet Type - .22/sabot
Bullet Weight - 55
Bullet Diameter (IN) - .308
Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 2.33
Case Length (IN) - 1.861
Full Case Capacity (GR WATER) - 52
Bullet Length (IN) - .72
Barrel Length (IN) - 22
Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .251
Displaced Water (GR) - 4.72
Effective Water Capacity Of Case (GR) - 47.28
Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 20.39

**lfd1 Cartridge Load Development** 04-26-93
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Cartridge Data - .300 Savage
Caliber - .308 IN
Bullet Weight - 55 GR
Barrel Length - 20.39 in
Case Capacity - 47.28 GR Of Water (CALC)
Bullet Diameter- .308 in
Sectional Density - .083
Volume Ratio - 9
Cartridge Tempreture - 70 Degrees F.
Powder Class - FAST POWDERS
Powder Type - IMR-4198/RX7/S-4197 *Check Manual*
Charge/Bullet Weight - 0.687
Calc. Powder Charge - 37.8 GR
Load den - 79.9%
Est. Muzzle Velocity - 3700 FT/SEC
Est. Peak Pressure - 38600 PSI
Alt Powder type: -
Powder Class - Alternate powder selection not available.

***For starting loads reduce Calc. powder charge by at least 10%***

**Alternate load information** 04-26-93
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Cartridge Data -
Powder Type -  IMR-4198/RX7/S-4197 *Check Manual*

Load Density       Charge Weight        Velocity              Pressure
       %                         GR                   FPS                      PSI
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     75                       35.5                   3500                    34000
     80                       37.8                   3700                    38600
     85                       40.2                   3900                    43700
     90                       42.6                   4200                    49000 *
     95                       44.9                   4400                    54500 *
   100                        47.3                  4600                     60400 *

* Warning -- HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !