Hello, I'm new to this forum, but have read many interesting posts. I began reloading for one specific rifle, a Savage 99 in 22 Hi Power. Well, I got off track many years ago, and have reloading everything but. I have the die set, and the .228 70 grain bullets. What I don't have is any powder and loading specs. Nor, can I find any. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated for bringing this old gun back to life.

Scott Morgan

Suggest you slug your barrel before assembling any loads: my .22 HP barrel in my Model 1899 Savage actually has a .224" groove diameter. Yours might be the same, in which case, see if you can get some of the heavier Speer bullets.

Paladin

Hornady .227 70gr. SP, case rws, primer Fed 210.
IMR 4198 20.2-2700
21.1-2800
22.1-2900fps (C.O.L. 2.510")
IMR 3031 22.1-2500
23.0-2600
23.8-2700
24.7-2800
25.6-2900fps
This is with a bolt action rifle. Reduce loads 10% if used in a lever action or combination gun.

Thanks for all the help in gaining info on this rather hard to load cartridge. Very nice of all you who e-mailed.

I'm curious Palidin, over the years I've had a few 22hps & never had one with a 224 bore could yours be a very high serial #? I would think with a bore that size it would be a very desireable rifle!