300 savage small base or regular dies?

[Cord]

I just bought a 1951 savage 99 in .300 savage. As I look for dies, I find that both a standard die set and a small base set are available for the caliber. The small base set is recommended for the lever action 99, however I wonder how many of you are reloading for your .300 savage model 99 with standard dies with no problems.

Thanks, Cord

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[284guy]

Generally small base dies are for semi auto rifles. They actually size the case a little smaller than normal to help eliminate any feeding problems.

 

[gunsmith007]

small base is preferable for pumps, semi autos,and what i would recommend for your savage so you will get good lock up

 

[Grizzly_A]

congrats on the 99. Nice gun.

+1 on the use of small base dies for lever/pump/semi.