.250 Savage

Classicvette63 · #1 07-02-2004, 02:44 PM

In another thread I mentioned how no one chambers the .250 anymore. Is there a current chamber that I could have reamed to the .250 or am I stuck with the used rack? I suspect the pickings will be slim in the used dept., because those who still have .250, know what they have and aren't likely to part with them.Classic

Rocky Raab · #2 07-02-2004, 05:31 PM

Nope. All the other quarter bores have longer/deeper chambers or have the wrong twist.

The best/easiest way (if you don't find a used one) is to pick up a clean 308/243/22-250 or any other short action round with that head size. Then have Pac-Nor or the like re-barrel it for ya.

The magazine will feed with no alterations if the rifle was originally one of the above, and you won't need to alter the bolt or extractor/ejector at all.

Unchambered barrel blanks in .25-caliber usually come in either 1-10" or 1-12" twists. I'd pick the 1-12" for the 250, as you'll probably be sticking to bullets of 100 grains and under. If you see a use for the 115s and 120s, then you might use the 1-10" twist. Or just follow the gunsmith's advice.

Don't be afraid to spend a few bucks. It'll be a rifle you'll keep forever!

Jack · #3 07-02-2004, 05:41 PM

Ruger has in the past chambered a few rifles in 250. Watch the auction sites like Auction Arms or Gunbroker, and you might find one.

Brithunter · #4 07-03-2004, 04:22 AM

Hi there,

Is this what ou are looking for:-

GA# 976482356 1920 250-3000, Rare 1920 250-3000 Savage. Gun is all original with no extra holes, no sling studs, no scope mounting holes and has original butt plate. Has an excellent bore and headspace checks out good. Retains most of blue but is thinning. Front sight is a replacement. This is a real nice lightweight(6lb 5oz), Mauser type action with controlled round feed. Made before its time. $650 plus shipping and ins. FFL required. Photo's available.

Or :-

1899 TAKEDOWN 250/3000
GA# 976483138 SAVAGE 1899 TAKEDOWN CHAMBERED IN 250/3000. Mfg in 1921. Has Buehler mounts and rings and WEAVER K-4 scope. Has ALL matching serial numbers and excellent bore. Has 22" barrel with front site and rear site plugged. Has to much blue and wood wear to be collectible BUT is a super nice hunter. SalesTax for TEXAS residents. ShippingExtra. 3 day inspection.

I just did a google search for 250 savage for sale and came up wiht these two. Have fun.

Elias · #5 07-06-2004, 10:06 PM

There is an FN Mauser in .250-3000 on GUNSAMERICA for 1495,
I owned one of these in the same caliber a few years ago and miss it dearly, keep your eye on GUNLIST and I imagine there
quite a few Savage 99s in PA. You'll find one sooner or later!

hnter · #6 07-08-2004, 02:07 PM

ER Shaw shop which is north east of Pittsberg PA (Bridgeport, I think) can chamber the .250 Savage for ya. The shop can even make a complete rifle for ya

buckeye22 · #7 08-19-2004, 01:47 PM

To classicvette63: too bad about the waning .250 Savage cartridge - it is indeed a classic cartridge and is really accurate and fun to shoot - I have had two of them and could kick myself for letting them go. You know what would be really neat? Is if Ruger would produce some of their No. 1 RSI models in this caliber!! I had one of the first model 77 Internationals in this caliber and also one of the Remington classics. The cartridge is certainly not a powerhouse by any means but nevertheless it is still a capable deer and varmit round within its range limitations.

Rocky Raab · #8 08-19-2004, 03:22 PM

Buckeye, I'd much rather see Ruger (or anyone else) make a Youth size or at least a Featherweight model in 250.

My pick of the lot would be the Browning Micro Hunter. They chamber it in rounds from Hornet to 308, so a 250 would fit in it just fine. A finer all-round varmint/deer walking rifle I cannot imagine.

8X56MS · #9 10-24-2004, 08:44 PM

Rocky,

My Ruger International is also a fine 'walk around' rifle. I love Mannlicher style full length stocks, and Ruger makes a fine one. My .250 was rechambered to Ackley Improved years ago. Accurate, handy, and easy to carry around.

dmickey · #10 01-12-2005, 08:26 PM

After having heard from more than a few people at the Hardware/Gun Shop about how accurate their .250 Savages were, I decided to have Remington make me one of their 40XB Thumbhole rifles in .250 Savage. Excellent rifle and more accurate than I am!

gumpokc · #11 01-12-2005, 09:04 PM

Vette,

none of the "factory" producers i knwo of have a normal production in the .250 savage anymore...but....as Dmickey mentioned alot of them can build one, but it is on an order by order basis.

http://www.remington.com/firearms/custom/7MS.htm

is the only "new" production i found offhand, although i am pretty sure if you can spare the "change" just about anyones custom shop _can_ fix you up as well.

that beign said, if you do a little checking around, soemtimes you can find one used without too many hassles.

boogercounty · #12 01-12-2005, 09:42 PM

I bought my .250 savage about 2 1/2 years ago, slightly used. It is a Savage model 111 FL (lefty), made in 1996. I bought it for $230.00 for the scoped rifle, 200+ rounds of ammo, 50 brass and a set of dies.

I bought it as a possible trading item, but there is almost NO CHANCE of me trading it or selling it.

I have killed several coyotes with it, plus 2 or 3 bobcats. I like the way it shoots, plus it has a bit more punch than my .223 . And.... I just kinda like the fact that not everyone has one!!

I use a 75 grain Sierra HP, with 44 gr H414, with Win LR primers, for a velocity of 3320 FPS. According to the Savage website, it has a 1 in 10" twist. I get good accuracy from the sporter weight barrel, about 3/4" groups.

Now that I have this rifle, I would hate to be without it. It has become my favorite coyote/predator rifle.

Ol 270 · #13 01-15-2005, 07:53 PM

I always wanted a 250-3000, just never found one when funds permitted. Then on my 50th birthday, the family presented me with a Savage M99R in the fine old round. It was built in 1953, same as me. Very accurate with bullets 87 grains and under, it is one of my favorite guns. Just this last fall my son found a tang safety Ruger 77 in 250, that was nearly 30 years old, but looked nearly new. When I got it home, I found it had a Timney trigger and would shoot nearly any load tried under an inch for 3 shots. Both rifles have taken several deer and the 99 has one coyote to it's credit. Don't ever plan on being without a 250!

earschplitinloudenboomer · #14 01-26-2005, 12:58 AM

...built one on a '09 Argentine, large ring, 98 action for my youngest son for his first deer rifle. He still has it and still hunts with it. Killed his first white tail with it (nice 6 pointer, would have been an 8 but no brow tines). Whittled and checkered the stock from a local black walnut. Had bead blasted before blueing to give it a matte finish. He has taken excellent care of the little rifle, it still looks good. Shoots great with Sierra 100 gr. spitzers, don't remember the load well enough to pass it on. He's been out on his own for several years, married, shoots "store bought" shells...sigh...thought I learnt him better.