I have hunted with a Savage ML-II for about 8 years and love it. My pet load is 43 grains of N-110, 250 grain Hornady SST and a short black sabot ( I can get maker and model number if you would like). I have shot a lot of different loads through my gun and three other rifles belonging to friends. All have liked this load +- a few grains of powder. Have shot a lot of deer with this bullet and it performs great.