Tag Archives: .300 Savage

A Savage Model 99EG

This post discusses the design of a classic, lever action rifle, the Savage Model 99, in .300 Savage.  A more complete, detailed discussion of the rifle’s history and design is found in the article “The Incomparable Savage Model 99” that … Continue reading

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The .300 Savage with LEVERevolution and Superformance Powders

This post reports the performance of some handloads using Hodgdon LEVERevolution and Superformance powders in the .300 Savage. But before that, let’s have a nature report.  This year the fall color is about as good as it ever gets at … Continue reading

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Do You Need A .308 Marlin Express?

I am amazed at the deer population in America and the activity in the guns and ammo industry that it stimulates and sustains. Judging from the number of available hunting rifles in various calibers, and all of the factory ammo … Continue reading

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