low recoil huntimg loads?

[savageml10-2]

i am looking for ideas and loads for a low recoil load out to 125yds om whitetails first one i found is 250 SST and 40.0 grains of 5744 it puts 5 shots into a quarter at 100 yrds and bumps you like an sks in 7.62x39
due to a shoulder injury i may have to hunt with it my ??? are this is like a 1950-2000 fps load will the SST at 250grains work on whitetail?
and give an exit wound on a double-lung shot?

 

[schoolmaster]

The 250 SSt will definitely kill whitetails. It is designed for blackpowder velocities and that is about what you have with your load. A premium recoil pad and some weight added to the stock will also help with recoil.

 

[Grouse]

I'm sure the 250grn SST would work ok. I know the 250grn XTP would be a better bullet for ya.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm sure the 250grn SST would work ok. I know the 250grn XTP would be a better bullet for ya.

XTP will work better for short distances

 

[Doohan]

I would opt for the XTP as well.

Maybe a 260 DC would be a little easier?

If you have a Lam. stock, add a sims pad

If not Laminated... maybe add weight to the stock.

 

[Grouse]

Maybe a 260 DC would be a little easier?

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40/50 260 is a very good choice as well.

 

[savageml10-2]

i am getting a stock trim and adding a sims pad its a laminate stock model.

 

[Doohan]

If you got with the 260 DC you will lose velocty over the clad bullets.

40gr of 5744 and a 260 may only get you about 1850 or so FPS.. my guess


Still plenty of energy for Whitetail.

 

[IAhunter]

Here is a curveball: Try 38-39gr. of AA-5744 with the 200gr. .50cal T/C Shockwave with the blue supplied sabot. My Sav10ML-2 has given me very good accuracy with very light recoil from this load. Perfect for youngsters or folks with tender shoulders that are not looking for a 200 yard load.

 

[Doohan]

Good idea... I have not been that successful with 200's and my Savage- yet.

Do you get complete powder burn?

 

[Anonymous]

i am looking for ideas and loads for a low recoil load out to 125yds om whitetails first one i found is 250 SST and 40.0 grains of 5744 it puts 5 shots into a quarter at 100 yrds and bumps you like an sks in 7.62x39
due to a shoulder injury i may have to hunt with it my ???

A .452 XTP is better, and you are good waaaay past 125 yards with that load. :shock:

 

[IAhunter]

Doohan - The powder burn appears to be complete. I use a bore mop between shots and I do not notice any more fouling with the 38-39gr of AA-5744 and 200gr Shockwaves than I see with other loads.

 

[savageml10-2]

well we fitted my length of pull its 12 3/4 lol i am kid sized! well i should have it back with fitted sims pad thurs lol no wonder it was so bad on the bench :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: it was whacking me on the edge of my rotator cuff well it is about to improve!!!!!!!!!

 

[savageml10-2]

:shock: well in all my excitement i forgot just how short all my other stocks were!!!!! :?

 

[big6x6]

IF it were me looking for a low recoil load, I'd probably look at the 250gr .452 XTP or 240gr/260gr Dead Center. HUGE velocity window for either of those bullets to expand properly without over expansion/under penetration.

 

[CORVAIR]

i am looking for ideas and loads for a low recoil load out to 125yds om whitetails first one i found is 250 SST and 40.0 grains of 5744 it puts 5 shots into a quarter at 100 yrds and bumps you like an sks in 7.62x39
due to a shoulder injury i may have to hunt with it my ??? are this is like a 1950-2000 fps load will the SST at 250grains work on whitetail?
and give an exit wound on a double-lung shot?

As mentioned by others, try 250gr xtp or SST with 42-45gr. 5744. I was getting 1-1.5"groups at 100 yards with the xtp and 43gr.5744. I am however, still experimenting. After I finalize the installation of my Simm's pre-fit pad(not really pre-fit as far as I am concerned), I will be back at Atterbury for more range work. I noticed your location is South central Indiana, if you would like to meet there for some mutual range time e-mail me.

 

[Anonymous]

IF it were me looking for a low recoil load, I'd probably look at the 250gr .452 XTP or 240gr/260gr Dead Center. HUGE velocity window for either of those bullets to expand properly without over expansion/under penetration.

The 240 DC is a waste of time-- at least it was for me. Ungood.

The 250 XTP would be my choice, for a whole lot of reasons.

 

[HighTechRedneck]

Several meantion the 250 XTP. I have gotten far better accuracy with the 240 XTP mag. so you should also give it a try.

 

[Anonymous]

Several meantion the 250 XTP. I have gotten far better accuracy with the 240 XTP mag. so you should also give it a try.

Not here at all, and I've sure tried. With what load?