Are they basically the same case capacity/ Can I use .30-30 data for the .303? Just acquired a n older, very nice 99 Savage with 60 rounds of ammo, and Lee dies will be here in a couple days.
Lyman Reloading Handbook #43 has 303 Savage loading date on page 59.
Here are some loads for 150 grain jacketed bullets;
4198, starting at 24.0 grains and maximum at 27.0 grains.
4895, starting at 30.0 grains and maximum at 35.0 grains.
3031, starting at 30.0 grains and maximum at 32.0 grains.
4064, starting at 31.0 grains and maximum at 34.0 grains.
Here are some loads for 170 & 180 grain jacketed bullets;
4895, starting at 31.0 grains and maximum at 34.0 grains.
3031, starting at 28.0 grains and maximum at 31.0 grains.
4064, starting at 30.0 grains and maximum at 33.0 grains.
Here are some loads for 190 grain jacketed bullets;
4895, starting at 30.0 grains and maximum at 33.0 grains.
3031, starting at 28.0 grains and maximum at 31.0 grains.
4064, starting at 30.0 grains and maximum at 32.0 grains.
Here are some 30-30 loads to compare to the 303 Savage;
150 grain jacketed bullet with 3031, 30.0 grains to start and 33.0 grains maximum.
170 grain jacketed bullet with 3031, 27.0 grains to start and 31.0 grains maximum.