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Lindcott Armory

Rifle · SAAMI

.300 Savage

Also known as .300 Savage Auto Loading

Savage's attempt to fit near-.30-06 performance into a short-action cartridge.

Caliber
0.3079″ · 7.82 mm
Introduced
1920
Case
Rimless
Parent
.30-06 Springfield
Primary use
Hunting
Status
Active

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VelocityBeing verified
EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains150 · 180 gr
Identity
Introduced
1920
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Savage Arms
Manufacturer
Savage Arms
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
52 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:10
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
47,000 psi
Eff. range
300 yd
Max range
1000 yd
Recoil
10–14 ft·lb

Introduced by Savage Arms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .300 Savage. Parent case: .30-06 Springfield.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 7.820.308 ✓
Neck ⌀ 8.610.339 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 11.340.446 ✓
Shoulder angle 30°— ✓
Base ⌀ 11.990.472 ✓
Rim ⌀ 12.010.473 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.240.049 ✓
Neck length 5.600.220 ≈
Case length 47.521.871 ✓
Overall length 66.042.600 ✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .300 Savage is highlighted below.

Factory loads

Verification

Being verified

Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.

Suitable powders

8 reloading powders listed for .300 Savage, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N120N130Vihtavuori N133IMR 3031N135H380Vihtavuori N140N540
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

Firearms chambered in .300 Savage

12 models in the database chamber .300 Savage. Browse all →

Savage Arms Model 99ASavage Arms Model 99-ASavage Arms Model 99ERemington Model 722Remington 722Savage Arms Model 99RSSavage Arms Model 99 .300 SavageSavage Arms Model 99 .300 Savage 24-inchSavage Arms Model 1920 250-3000 SavageSavage Arms Model 99 .300 Savage InterwarSavage Arms Model 99 250-3000 Savage 22-inchSavage Model 99 300 Savage

Lineage

Immediate parent
.30-06 Springfield
Direct descendants (2 · 35 total)
7.62x51mm NATO.308 Winchester
Family TreeOpen .300 Savage in the interactive cartridge family tree

Connected reference

Loads20 factory loads for .300 SavageReloading8 suitable powders — cross-referenceFirearmsFirearms in .300 Savage

History

Designed for the Savage Model 99 lever action, which required a shorter cartridge than .30-06. Achieved approximately 90% of .30-06 performance. Ordnance engineers studied it extensively when developing the T65 experimental cartridge that became .308 Winchester — the .300 Savage's case dimensions directly influenced the .308.

FAQs

What twist rate does .300 Savage use?
.300 Savage typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .300 Savage?
.300 Savage uses a 0.3079″ (7.82 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .300 Savage still in production?
.300 Savage is active; typical availability is common.
What is .300 Savage used for?
.300 Savage is primarily used for hunting.
What is .300 Savage based on?
.300 Savage is derived from the .30-06 Springfield case.
What are the best powders for .300 Savage?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .300 Savage include N120, N130, Vihtavuori N133, IMR 3031, among 8 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 19 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →