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Old 01-30-2009, 02:44 PM
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I have a few Bullets I am considering trying out in my Savage MLand was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Both are .458 rounds that are made for the 45/70. The first is a Nosler 300 gr protected point partition bullet. The second choice is a Sierra 300 gr HP/FN in thier pro hunter series. Thanks in advance for any replies.
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Old 01-30-2009, 07:22 PM
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I have a few Bullets I am considering trying out in my Savage MLand was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Both are .458 rounds that are made for the 45/70. The first is a Nosler 300 gr protected point partition bullet. The second choice is a Sierra 300 gr HP/FN in thier pro hunter series. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Both are good bullets, but I believe the Nosler is the better bullet. I have a Savage and I have shot Noslers in my Knight Disc and my TC Omega.Big hole, perfect mushrooms, expansion on meat not bone, big time shoot thru with 300g bullet. Now will the Sierra 300g HP FN work, sure. I believe they are a lot cheaper. Another bullet you should consider is the Barnes 45/70 bullet, the Barnes Flat Nose #45843, 300g. I shot this with 44g of 5744 with a Crush Rib sabot in my Savage, here is the group at 100:

http://www.the-gleasons.com/Barnes%20Origonal%20300g%20CR%20Sabot%2066g%204198 %20Federal%20Primer_03-29-08_1342_GOOD_LOAD.pdf


Best Wishes on your choice, Oh, my opinion is the Harvester's are a better sabot in the Savage, they hold up better than the Orange MMP. The CR is designed for .452 bullets and it works perfect in .458 diameters. Chap
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Old 01-30-2009, 08:05 PM
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I'm familiar with both brands in centerfire shooting, and you're dealing with two good brands. Nosler will be a little more high-end, but that doesn't necessarily mean greater performance. Tough choice. Guess you'll have to shoot both and see what you like
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