GM,

I understand, but the Savage barrel is very strong to withstand smokeless pressures. BH 209 may be a smokeless powder in some ways, but it's weak compared to real smokeless. 40 gr of smokeless is a good load. That's a pop gun with BH 209.

Do you have any idea what loads they used for testing in the Savage? I know Toby used 120 gr in the Knight during testing. I don't think anybody needs to use any more than that, but i'm curious what the max would be. Even though Western says that should be the limit.

Some nuts use up to 200gr of BP with 600 gr conicals in Africa.