250 Savage

E.J.W. · June 13, 2012, 03:33 PM

Does anybody have a "light" load recipe for the old 250 Savage?
I looked in some newer books I have but it's not listed (probably due to the cartridge's age)
I'm trying to help a new shooter get into reloading for the only rifle he owns at this time.
Thanks
E.

griz · June 13, 2012, 04:14 PM

What powders do you have available and how light do you want to load?

I used 4895 to load 86 gr bullets down to about 2800 FPS, but that probably wouldn't seem much lighter to a new shooter. I'll look tonight for some much lighter loads, about 22 mag power level.

jimbob86 · June 13, 2012, 04:26 PM

Lee 2nd ed lists a load for "87 gr jacketed bullet" using SR4759:

Start gr:18.2gr (2264 f/sec) Do Not Exceed 20.5gr (2515 f/sec, 44,700 CUP) Min OAL 2.515"

That light enough for ya?

Scorch · June 14, 2012, 12:18 PM

Lyman 48th edition:
87 gr jacketed soft point
IMR 4895
min 31.0 gr 2,467 fps
max 34.5 gr 2,882 fps

E.J.W. · June 14, 2012, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the replies.
I have some IMR 4320 & 4350 from 243 Win tests, some Varget for my 22-250 and LEVERevolution for my old 30-30.
So.... looks like we'll pick up some 4895 or S759 (whatever LGS has) and start there. I think the bullets he has are 87gr, but I'll verify this before we head to the LGS. Bob is the type not to purchase a specific tool if he's already got something that can be made to work so this 250 Savage which has done deer & hogs for his brother will be forced now to "do it all" including woodchucks for Bob. Hopefully the "I need another gun" disease I have will rub off onto him and he'll buy my 22-250.
Thanks
E.

June 13, 2012, 03:33 PM	#1
E.J.W. Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 102	250 Savage Does anybody have a "light" load recipe for the old 250 Savage? I looked in some newer books I have but it's not listed (probably due to the cartridge's age) I'm trying to help a new shooter get into reloading for the only rifle he owns at this time. Thanks E. __________________ You can let things happen to you -or- you can make things happen for you

June 13, 2012, 04:26 PM	#3
jimbob86 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 5,308	Lee 2nd ed lists a load for "87 gr jacketed bullet" using SR4759: Start gr:18.2gr (2264 f/sec) Do Not Exceed 20.5gr (2515 f/sec, 44,700 CUP) Min OAL 2.515" That light enough for ya? __________________ TheGolden Rule of Tool Use: "If you don't know what you are doing, DON'T." http://nefirearm.com/

June 14, 2012, 12:18 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,109	Lyman 48th edition: 87 gr jacketed soft point IMR 4895 min 31.0 gr 2,467 fps max 34.5 gr 2,882 fps __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Taylor Machine

June 14, 2012, 03:09 PM	#5
E.J.W. Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 102	Thanks for the replies. I have some IMR 4320 & 4350 from 243 Win tests, some Varget for my 22-250 and LEVERevolution for my old 30-30. So.... looks like we'll pick up some 4895 or S759 (whatever LGS has) and start there. I think the bullets he has are 87gr, but I'll verify this before we head to the LGS. Bob is the type not to purchase a specific tool if he's already got something that can be made to work so this 250 Savage which has done deer & hogs for his brother will be forced now to "do it all" including woodchucks for Bob. Hopefully the "I need another gun" disease I have will rub off onto him and he'll buy my 22-250. Thanks E. __________________ You can let things happen to you -or- you can make things happen for you

June 13, 2012, 04:14 PM	#2
griz Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,396	What powders do you have available and how light do you want to load? I used 4895 to load 86 gr bullets down to about 2800 FPS, but that probably wouldn't seem much lighter to a new shooter. I'll look tonight for some much lighter loads, about 22 mag power level.