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Re: 250 Savage
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07/07/20 12:19 AM
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nightlife
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My ma used a savage 99 in 250 savage for just about everything you care to mention including several elk, mountain goats and more deer then you would believe and even a grizzly and while not sure what weight Bullet she used if it was me I would use the heaviest one I could find or reload
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.�
― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: 250 Savage
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07/07/20 12:37 AM
07/07/20 12:37 AM
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MT (Big Sky Country)
Allan Minear
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I think the twist rate of the rifle would determine what bullet to shoot through it for elk and range that you can effectively and accurately shoot it just guessing I'd say either a 87 , 90 or 100 gr bullet should do the trick.
I wouldn't be afraid to take my .25-06 elk hunting it shoots like a laser for quite a long ways.
Allan
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Re: 250 Savage
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07/07/20 06:20 AM
07/07/20 06:20 AM
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williamsburg ks
danny clifton
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used to know a girl that killed her share of elk with a 250 3000. Get close shoot careful and you will get back strap for supper.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: 250 Savage
[Re: Allan Minear]
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07/07/20 07:20 AM
07/07/20 07:20 AM
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traprjohn
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I think the twist rate of the rifle would determine what bullet to shoot through it
Allan ^^ this, and back in my Idaho days I saw many elk fall to the 250 with 100 grainers. It's darn near a Roberts which is deadly too. Mild recoil makes the 250 a dream cartridge for many. Anything delivering lead tween 2500-2900 fps, where most bullets are designed to perform, is death on any critter when hit in the vitals.
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Re: 250 Savage
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07/07/20 12:14 PM
07/07/20 12:14 PM
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160user
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My model 70 carbine in 250 really only cares for light bullets. It shoots 100 GR OK but prefers 87 or 90 grain. That said, it would not make my Top 10 list of calibers for elk.
Last edited by 160user; 07/07/20 12:15 PM.
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Re: 250 Savage
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07/09/20 12:12 AM
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U.P. michigan
yooperfur
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my dad has a model 99 250-3000, that thing has a loud crack when shot!!
Days are getting shorter
YOOPER FUR
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Re: 250 Savage
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07/09/20 08:05 AM
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MB750
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I've got a Savage Model 99 in 250-3000 Ackley that I woldn't be afraid to use on elk. Sweet shooter she is.
For years I have been tomstrap, now I must change because of the whims of the cyber world. NRA Life, ISTA Life, FTA Life, NTA Life
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Re: 250 Savage
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07/09/20 08:08 AM
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2cylinder
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I dont see why it wouldn't work. I've got a savage 99 250-3000 takedown model that I've killed a lot of everything with
Rebuilding john deere and international/farmall carburetors
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