I want to work up some deer rounds for my friends 12 year old sons 300 Savage Savage 99. The rifle was given to his son by his father in law so it has some sentimental value and he liked to take a deef with it but being somewhat of a cool but oddball caliber I'm not sure where to start. Being reduced loads and a light for caliber soft bullet seems like a good starting point and that shots will be be between 50 to 150 yards tops at MI deer. I'd like a mv around 2300-2400 fps. I'm thinking a 150 gr Grand Slam, Balistic Tip, or Speer btsp. Ive also considered 130 Barnes or 125 Balistic Tip at slighty higher speeds. Any ideas on a good bullet that will open up reliably at moderate to low impact velocity and leave an exit hole?
Last edited by thelastlemming; 09/18/14.
