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A-37

December 23, 2002 11:02

I want to be absolutely certain that the current .250 Savage is the same as the .250-3000 and is safe to shoot in my Savage Model 1899 made in 1914.

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  old single shots

  December 23, 2002 11:16

  The 250 Savage and 250-3000 are exactly the same.As long as your rifle is in good sound condition you will not have a problem.Early guns were marked 250-3000,later guns usually 250 Savage.They are the same.Not sure about the 1914 date as 250-3000 was introduced in 1915.

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  A-37

  December 23, 2002 17:10

  OSS, thanks for the info. Also, you are correct on the date; my rifle was manufactured in 1915.

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  mrmike08075

  December 23, 2002 17:11

  i concur. old single shots is correct.
  
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  Teamblue

  December 23, 2002 18:09

  The .250 Savage was introduced by Savage in 1915. The cartridge was designed for Savage by Charles Newton, the North American high velocity guru of the early 20th Century. Unlike many of Newton's designs, the .250 is a compact and economical cartridge whose modern appearance belies its age.
  
  As originally factory loaded, the .250 Savage drove an 87 grain spitzer bullet to 3000 fps. This is why it was also known as the .250-3000. It was the first standard US cartridge to achieve that muzzle velocity.
  
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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  December 23, 2002 18:16

  There's your confirmation....These Guys got you covered....Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year......best....Captain Kirk
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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  MIKE WISKEY

  December 24, 2002 03:55

  just an addition to the above, your early savage might not shoot the best with the ammo currently avaiable (100 gn. bullets) the older savages had a slower rifling twist for the 87 gn. bullet and some do not like the heavyer bullets.

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  A-37

  December 24, 2002 06:20

  I'll be doggone! So that's why it's called the "3000"! The collective knowledge on this forum is astounding! Thanks for all the input.

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  aby80

  December 24, 2002 08:15

  Savage brought out the 250-3000 in March 1915. Newton later said the cartridge should have been with a 100 gr. bullet at 2800 fps. In 1933 Peters Cartridge Co. brought out the 250 Savage ammo with a 100 gr. bullet. The .250 Savage does not handle bullets over 100 gr. very well.
  
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