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Originally Posted by Rich Anderson
Tom I have collected pre 64 M70's for decades. The 250 has a 1 in 12 twist rate and even with careful hand loading groups were bigger than I like as it's to slow a twist rate to stabilize 100gr bullets. I also sold two 7MM mausers (7x57) a std rifle and a carbine but I still have a carbine and it's a great deer rifle. Also sold std rifle in 35 Rem but rest easy as this purest still has a dozen or so left. including a 300 Savage, only about 360 built  |
The 250 Savage was not designed for 100 grain bullets, which came much later in factory loadings after the cartridge was introduced. It shoots the original 87 grain bullets just fine. I like the 250 Savage. It’s a classic caliber. I wouldn’t have a problem using the 87 grain bullet on deer. My 243 handloads for deer use an 85 grain bullet. I hope you at least have some seller’s remorse Rich. That was a great rifle and caliber you sold. I wish I owned one.
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