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OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.Yes, I understand and agree. The Savage model 1899 in particular was built with smaller, faster bullets in mind. They worked fine in the... -
OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.Why would the 100gr and up be only 100 yards and under?
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The 120s push into the casing some. It's not as bad with the 115gr Bergers. Shorter than the 120s and they like to be up close and... -
OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.That's a pretty good starting point for 115 grain bullets. I wish I was in a position to start reloading today.
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Some data for u on a 115. These are at the low saami spec for pressure so can be easily and safely surpassed. Im guessing hes gettin...
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OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.That's great to hear! Did you have to have the throat pushed back to allow those longer bullets, or have you been able to do that with a...
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Bill, I shoot the 120gr Sierra HPBT GameKings from all my 25 caliber rifles. My Savage Axis II in 250 Savage also. Want a round for...
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OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.To answer your question, I might lengthen the throat on the wood stocked rifle. I'm certainly open to that as an option to improve the...
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heres a pic of some 25 cal bullets Ive played with in a couple rifles. Note the length of the green tipped 100gr ETip on the right side...
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OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.Have you been able to stabilize the 120 grain bullets? I know the higher velocities you're pushing will make a difference, but the...
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Yes feel free to reach out. You could always have the throat on your rifle lengthened. Thatd help and be easy for a smith to do, not...
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OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.Very cool what you've done with your rifle. I love the 1899 (my first deer rifle), and I believe the 250 Savage round is capable of a...
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Very cool. My favorite cartridge! Are both of the throats Saami? And if so are you going to have a lil freebore put in your rifle...
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OutsideBill replied to the thread Planning a 250 Savage Build - Two Barrels, Many Questions.Unfortunately, my grandson wasn't able to get a deer this year. I still have a hunt coming up and I think I'll take my wood-stocked...
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Sorry I'm late seeing this. Glad it worked out for you.