Thanks for the imput.. I never saw 300 gr. loads for the special either that is why I asked.. I could use the mag. brass, doubt I sell it all, but other than this project I seldom use it.. Again thanks..
I was on the CastBoolits forum when someone was asking a similar question, and someone who was pals with John Linebaugh said they'd ask him what he thought. John's thoughts were that if your target velocity was much under 1000fps with the 300's and up, it would be better to step down in bullet weight and shoot them at 1000fps for serious utility loads. I take that as good advice, coming from someone with more experience than I have.
So that is what I'd recommend to you: load up some 250's at 1000 or a bit more in the Spl cases and use them with confidence. You won't be lacking in penetration.