The 250 Savage was developed using a 87 gr bullet traveling 3000 fps hence the name 250-3000 Savage.
I have a couple of Savage 99's one is a 250 Savage light weight take down model.
I do have some factory loaded ammo using 100 gr bullets but I've been handloading some Speer 87 gr Hot Core bullets.
I would be willing to bet any deer I shoot with my handloads using the 87 gr bullets will not know the difference between them or the factory loaded 100 gr cartridges.
The 250 Savage is an excellent, low recoiling cartridge for white tail deer hunting; it's really sweet when using a Savage 99 to hunt with.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter
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