feedback on 250-3000 savage

castnblast · February 26, 2008, 08:43 PM

thinking about converting my 22-250. I'd like some feedback on issues, accuracy, stability, barrel twist, etc.

WIL TERRY · February 26, 2008, 09:27 PM

The 250-3000 is our oldest " modern ' cartridge and there is voluminous infor mation available on it. Everytime I shoot my two 250-3000 guns I wonder all a new as to why they ever bothered with inventing the 243WIN.

Scorch · February 26, 2008, 10:36 PM

The 250-3000 was considered a speedster in its day, but by todays standards it's pretty tame. The 250-3000 was very popular as a flat-shooting, accurate, mild recoil cartridge. It cannot quite make the claimed 3,000 fps with a 100 gr bullet, so the 87 gr bullet was the factory answer to make sure it was going 3,000 fps to maintain their claim to the fastest production cartridge.

The 6mms didn't kill the 250-3000, the 257 Roberts and the 25-06 did. The 250 Savage was already having trouble keeping its head above water before the 6mm and 243 were introduced, but they certain gave it the coup de grace.

I think it's a neat little round, and will probably build a rifle in 250 Savage soon. Nostalgia, more than anything else, since my Dad fed us for years with his Savage 99 in 250-3000. In a bolt action with modern powders, you can actually hit 3,000 fps with a 100 gr bullet. But I certainly wouldn't take apart a 22-250 to build one.

castnblast · February 28, 2008, 09:11 AM

Thanks. The reason for the change is 2 fold. First, I use this gun for med. game. While I have taken many animals with it 22-250, I have passed on many shots due to situation not being right for a 22 cal, mostly being wind. It is VERY windy down here. So that is my primary reason. Brass seems to be easy to purchase, and I don't shoot factory ammo at critters. The stuff I make is just so much more accurate than anything I can buy over the counter, that availability is just not a concern. Additionally, I figured it would be an inexpensive conversion, vs. purchasing a new gun. The stability question is based off my experience w/ 22 cal. I used to load for 25-06 - first round I ever reloaded. Twist was not an issue. I was curious if it would be an issue w/ the 250 due to slower velocity than the 25-06. I'm thinking I'll shoot a 100gr. Sierra or Speer Boat tail or less. I doubt I'd load anything heavier.

February 26, 2008, 08:43 PM	#1
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,148	feedback on 250-3000 savage thinking about converting my 22-250. I'd like some feedback on issues, accuracy, stability, barrel twist, etc. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

February 26, 2008, 09:27 PM	#2
WIL TERRY Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Location: BLACK HILLS Posts: 1,322	What Is " Stability ?" The 250-3000 is our oldest " modern ' cartridge and there is voluminous infor mation available on it. Everytime I shoot my two 250-3000 guns I wonder all a new as to why they ever bothered with inventing the 243WIN.

February 26, 2008, 10:36 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	The 250-3000 was considered a speedster in its day, but by todays standards it's pretty tame. The 250-3000 was very popular as a flat-shooting, accurate, mild recoil cartridge. It cannot quite make the claimed 3,000 fps with a 100 gr bullet, so the 87 gr bullet was the factory answer to make sure it was going 3,000 fps to maintain their claim to the fastest production cartridge. The 6mms didn't kill the 250-3000, the 257 Roberts and the 25-06 did. The 250 Savage was already having trouble keeping its head above water before the 6mm and 243 were introduced, but they certain gave it the coup de grace. I think it's a neat little round, and will probably build a rifle in 250 Savage soon. Nostalgia, more than anything else, since my Dad fed us for years with his Savage 99 in 250-3000. In a bolt action with modern powders, you can actually hit 3,000 fps with a 100 gr bullet. But I certainly wouldn't take apart a 22-250 to build one. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 28, 2008, 09:11 AM	#4
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,148	Thanks. The reason for the change is 2 fold. First, I use this gun for med. game. While I have taken many animals with it 22-250, I have passed on many shots due to situation not being right for a 22 cal, mostly being wind. It is VERY windy down here. So that is my primary reason. Brass seems to be easy to purchase, and I don't shoot factory ammo at critters. The stuff I make is just so much more accurate than anything I can buy over the counter, that availability is just not a concern. Additionally, I figured it would be an inexpensive conversion, vs. purchasing a new gun. The stability question is based off my experience w/ 22 cal. I used to load for 25-06 - first round I ever reloaded. Twist was not an issue. I was curious if it would be an issue w/ the 250 due to slower velocity than the 25-06. I'm thinking I'll shoot a 100gr. Sierra or Speer Boat tail or less. I doubt I'd load anything heavier. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter