Reloading 250 Savage 87g IMR 3031 - Part 2

[@randyphillips559]

I have same rifle, best groups are always with 87 Sierra's & IMR 4895 although some success with 75 Hornady's & Varget, fairly consistent 1-1/2" groups with lower powered hunting scopes is what I consider excellent results. I have never achieved really good results with anything heavier. That also applies to my Sav's too. Your results shooting also indicate 5 shot groups are too much for that pencil barrel, it throwing last shot virtually every time, 3 shot is way to go. IMHO anyway!

[@waynemayle865]

Ya got to let that thin barrel cool way down. Take your time get off the bipods and sand bag front and back of stock

[@willceperley914]

Your issue is the rifle has a wilson barrel which were hit or miss in the rugers as well as the ultralights pencil weight barrel heats up quick, try cutting a small piece of index card and placing it between the barrel and the black fore end tip, this will add a little fore end pressure and help with harmonics, it may help it worked for mine, make sure your action is tightened down into the stock as well, my best luck for accuracy has been 117gr hornady sst or interlock over a max charge of h4350, velocity will be low in comparison to 87gr but still a great 150yd hunting load. Its worth a try for you as its worked for me but all barrels will be different, good luck and hope this might help.

[@CloningersGarage]

Thanks!! I will try that out!! I do now have some H4350 as well. I am in the process of putting together some 100g loads and I do have a few 117 grainers as well.

[@bulletdgw742]

True that company made them for Ruger and they sucked. Had one in 7mm mag it was terrible.

[@leemcmillan6408]

I can't believe he is getting those crummy grps. I tried the same exact loads from my Ruger RSI in same cal. 75 gr Sierra HPs. 35grs Of IMR 3031 I got 1/2" grp. At 100 yds. And 5/8" grp at 200 yds. He must be doing something wrong or has a lemon rifle barrel.

[@mikebrown1188]

I have 250 model 99h. My question is how rare are they?

[@CloningersGarage]

I do not know how rare they are, but I do believe the 250 Savage was designed t fit in the Model 99.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Not super rare but seem to fetch a grand or better

[@mikebrown1188]

@TheREALLibertyOrDeath I payed 675 for it. It has a barrel band. I found out they made them in 1940-1942

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

@@mikebrown1188 oh nice, is that the carbine? Those might be of lower production numbers. Pre war is good, that mean Utica ny factory

[@mikebrown1188]

@@TheREALLibertyOrDeath yes but not the tear down. I plant hunting with it. I hunt in SW WI