Load data for light bullets

bulls n bucks · June 11, 2018, 04:27 PM

I am looking at loading 125 grain bullets for my fathers 300 savage the load data i have only has 110 or 130 is it safe to load the 125 grain using 130 grain data? Not looking for a hot load just looking to reduce recoil as much as possible and still take deer.

gwpercle · June 11, 2018, 04:45 PM

Yes, you will be safe and with only 5 grains difference in bullet weight your velocities will be very similar.
Just make sure to use data for a similar profile and composition of bullet and start below maximum and work up.
You should be just fine.
Gary

bulls n bucks · June 12, 2018, 01:38 AM

Thanks just wanted to check with someone before I did anything

June 11, 2018, 04:27 PM	#1
bulls n bucks Member Join Date: May 10, 2016 Posts: 28	Load data for light bullets I am looking at loading 125 grain bullets for my fathers 300 savage the load data i have only has 110 or 130 is it safe to load the 125 grain using 130 grain data? Not looking for a hot load just looking to reduce recoil as much as possible and still take deer.

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June 11, 2018, 04:45 PM	#2
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,748	Yes, you will be safe and with only 5 grains difference in bullet weight your velocities will be very similar. Just make sure to use data for a similar profile and composition of bullet and start below maximum and work up. You should be just fine. Gary

June 12, 2018, 01:38 AM	#3
bulls n bucks Member Join Date: May 10, 2016 Posts: 28	Thanks just wanted to check with someone before I did anything