Great News for Savage 10ML-II Fans:N120 Availability
I know you always get asked about the availability of N120 and I wanted to let you know that we now have plenty of N120 in 1 pound & 8 pound jugs.
Please spread the word and they can contact me to order at:
[email protected]
cell: 815-505-4104
Thanks!
Jeannie Bolda
Product Manager
Vihtavuori, Lapua, B & P Shells and MSA/Sordin Ear Muffs
Kaltron-PettiboneWith 300 gr. saboted projectiles (Barnes Original SSSP # 457010 available from Barnes) and Orange MMP .458 / 50 sabots (available from MMP) there isn't much better. Thanks for the heads-up, Jeannie!
Vihtavuori N120 has been the subject of many articles here and elsewhere. In the course of testing many, many combinations over the years I found N120 to be a shockingly good, standout performer in the 10ML-II with 300 grain sabots. The .458 / 50 MMP sabot gives a larger launching pad for the bullet than its smaller counterparts, and is the most consistently good sabot on the market-- and the strongest. N120 has only one negative over the years, that being its two pound packaging and perceived availability. I'm delighted that the 1-pound containers are now out there, and also delighted that Jeannie and the folks at Kaltron-Pettibone have long been supportive of the 10ML-II and use of their propellants in it.
The three Savage Arms recommended powders, N110 (now also available in 1 lb. containers), SR4759, and Accurate Arms 5744 endure as superior propellants.
The advantage of N120 is that it has what I've found to be the ideal relative burning rate with 300 gr. saboted projectiles, giving extremely good velocity with accuracy. The "window" in the Savage 10ML-II is 55 - 62 grains by weight of N120, I use 57 grains most often. That nets you a bit under 2300 fps, with 60 grains as close to 2300 fps "on the nose" as can be hoped for.
The velocity champ with 250 grain sabots is N110 using the loads suggested by Savage Arms; for 300 grain sabots N120 shines. The better sectional density of 300 grain bullets coupled with the easy-on-the-sabot N120 gives a high performance hunting load in the Savage 10ML-II that has yet to be equaled in the muzzleloading industry.
I'm delighted that N120 is finally getting the attention it deserves.
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