CLASSIC SAVAGE 10ML LOADS--
FROM THE ARCHIVES OF MR. BILL BALL
250 grain and 300 grain Hornady SST and the "identical except for the sabot" T/C Shockwave bullets can be substituted for the same weight XTPs cited below. The SST's are more aerodynamic than XTPs offering flatter trajectories-- and improved terminal energy. BUT, the XTP's have been shown to be the far better performing hunting bullet as far as terminal performance on deer-sized game, however. Note: 250 and 300 grain Barnes MZ-Expanders can be used with the same loads. Enjoy the 100 weight retention.
IMR-4227 -------Note: This powder requires a carbon-free properly maintained breechplug (serviced every 100 shots), magnum primers, a snug fitting sabot, and a minimum bullet weight of 250 grains for 100% reliability. Assuming that, there are no issues.
46.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,147 FPS 2,550 FPE
46.0 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,080 FPS 2,880 FPE
48.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,254 FPS 2,820 FPE
48.0 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,166 FPS 3,120 FPE
ACCURATE ARMS XMP-5744 (this is my favorite powder so far)
41.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,170 FPS 2,612 FPE
41.0 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,110 FPS 2,940 FPE
44.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,267 FPS 2,837 FPE
44.0 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,218 FPS 3,270 FPE
45.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,276 FPS 2,858 FPE
45.0 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,232 FPS 3,290 FPE
45.0 gr 225gr Speer .451 JHP 2,288 FPS 2,610 FPE
47.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,298 FPS 2,925 FPE
47.0 gr 250gr Barnes .45 Expander-MZ 2,313 FPS 2,962 FPE
VIHTAVOURI N110
41.0 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,240 FPS 2,785 FPE
41.0 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,133 FPS 3,030 FPE
44.5 gr 250gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,368 FPS 3,100 FPE
44.5 gr 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,244 FPS 3,360 FPE
44.5 gr 250gr Barnes .45 Expander-MZ 2,374 FPS 3,125 FPE
these loads are using the LEE 3.7cc powder dipper:
Approx. 44.4 gr. 250gr Hornady .452 XTP
2,353 FPS 3,075 FPE
Approx. 44.4 gr. 300gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,227 FPS 3,300 FPE
ALLIANT 2400
34.0 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,170
FPS 2,612 FPE
34.0 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 2,090 FPS 2,910 FPE
THREE 50 GRAIN PYRODEX PELLETS
250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,955 FPS 2,125 FPE
300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,908 FPS 2,430 FPE
PYRODEX “RS” SELECT
100 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,620 FPS
1,455 FPE
100 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,555 FPS 1,605 FPE
120 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,694 FPS 1,587 FPE
120 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,615 FPS 1,740 FPE
PYRODEX “P”
100 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,678 FPS
1,562 FPE
100 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,593 FPS 1,695 FPE
120 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,729 FPS 1,660 FPE
120 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,630 FPS 1,770 FPE
150 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,870 FPS 1,940 FPE
150 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,784 FPS 2,250 FPE
170 gr 250 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,973 FPS 2,162 FPE
170 gr 300 gr Hornady .452 XTP 1,849 FPS 2,280 FPE
OPINION:
There is a potential problem with IMR-4759 (not listed above) that it is now distributed by Hodgdon (IMR's new owners). The history of this Canadian made powder is that a batch is made every five years or so, then it is sold off-- and it can remain unavailable for some time. Considering IMR's erratic production schedule combined with Hodgdon's "specifically disclaiming their use in the Savage muzzleloaders," as they also do with their IMR-4227 / H-4227 (they suggest their own far more expensive and profitable Triple Seven, are you really surprised?) supporting Hodgdon powder with purchase dollars for Savage 10ML-II use with their "QUITE CLEAR ANTI-SMOKELESS MUZZLELOADING STANCE" makes no sense.
I don't really blame Hodgdon, as they make FAR more money from Triple Seven and Pyrodex. However, loudly "disclaiming use of all their powders" in the Savage 10ML-II just goes to show that they have not bothered to test one prior to their "disclaiming." They disclaim the use of "Hodgdon CLAYS" powder for use in 28 ga. and .410 shotshells as well. The difference is that there, they actually have a reason!
© 2004 by Randy Wakeman
