Model 99 Savage 30-30 Load Development

[Val]

I'm going to do load development for a 1921 manufactured Savage Model99 in 30-30. To save some time and money can anyone give me some proven loads for this rifle and caliber? It will allow me to reduce the number of bullet types and weights I try and possibly powder types to try. Hopefully this will save some time and money. Thanks.

[mauser98us]

I like H4895 with both 150 and 170 grain slugs

[cwlongshot]

For years and years my powder of choice for the 30-30 is WW748. My load is above whats printed in current manuals, but has proven perfectly safe in all my rifles and pistols of this caliber. Its from the "book" just a book printed 25years ago. 

As for a bullet, you rotary box type mag will safely allow you to shoot pointed bullets. I would definitely take advantage of this as any longer range shots will certainly benefit. I have had excellent results with Noslers ballistic tips in 125 and 150 grains. Hornady recently came out with a pointed 30-30 specific bullet as well. Its the FTX 160gr bullet and so far it looks good. I have a few loaded but have not shot them as yet. This is where I would start, 748 powder and a Hornady 160 Gr FTX bullet.

CW