Hornady 300 Savage Ammo for Sale
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Hornady 300 Savage 150gr SST Superformance Ammunition 20rds - 82221
Brand:
Hornady
Barrel Length:
24"
Bullet Type:
SST
Caliber:
.300 SAVAGE
Grains:
150 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$26.89
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hornady 300 Savage Ammo for Sale
What is the 300 Savage equivalent to?
The .300 Savage uses a short, steep-shouldered case similar to a shortened .308 Winchester. Designed for the Savage Model 99 rifle, it is ballistically close to but slightly less powerful than the .308 Winchester. It remains effective for deer and medium-sized big game hunting.
Is a 300 Savage a good deer rifle?
Yes. The .300 Savage delivers sufficient velocity and energy to cleanly kill deer, elk, bears, and moose out to about 300 yards. It generates modest recoil and pairs well with the classic Savage Model 99 rotary-magazine lever-action rifle. Hunters have relied on it for over a century.
What is the effective range of a 300 Savage?
The .300 Savage is effective to about 300 yards for deer and similar game. It fires 150 or 180-grain bullets at moderate velocities with manageable recoil. Quality rifles typically group 1–3 inches at 100 yards, making it a capable medium-range hunting cartridge.
Is 300 Savage rare?
Yes, .300 Savage ammunition is uncommon today. Once a standard deer-season choice, it has largely faded from use. Only one variant appears across 16 retailers, typically priced around $41.54 per box. Rifles chambered in it remain functional, but finding fresh cartridges requires deliberate searching.