Savage 22-250

Right out of the box with only a scope change, great shooting affordable rifle. Not really concentrating on precision shooting in this video, just brief review. The 22-250 has the power to reach WAY out there and this Savage is super accurate for a budget rifle.

[@MarkHurlow-cf2ix]

I love Savage guns. I used them to hunt and I’ve had wonderful success with them. I have this rifle and use the scope that came with it. The scope is fine but I upgraded to a better one and got the marginal results I wanted hunting groundhogs from 100 to 350 yards with most shots at 200 yards. I love this setup and I’m real happy with how it performs. I used the old scope quite often and had no problems with it. I use the old scope on my .22 magnum now with great results.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have always liked Savage rifles myself. There great firearms for the price. Thanks for watching!

[@NC-xk1eg]

Savage .22-250 is my favorite iron. Knowing your twist & your cartridge is everything. For me, Hornady's 50 grain Suerformance in an Axis II with 1:12 is a great cartridge a little past 700 yards. Great Savage quality & accuracy. Much-appreciated video!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It's one of my favorites, but then, I say that a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@NC-xk1eg]

It is my favorite, but I love ALL of "the barrel burners". 😉👍

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing. I'm a big fan of Savage rifles and the 22-250 cartridge.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Me too!

[@williebulletman5217]

I always loved the 22-250 cal. Great video sir keep them coming plus just wanted you to know I subbed to your account

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It is a great round! Thank you for the support!

[@kevinklepp9526]

A great varmite rifle thanks for a great review and test

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Great price, accuracy and pretty good power too! Thanks for the comment!

[@vinnyha5793]

Sir you have a beautiful range, and you shot very good, by the way i just bought one, with camo color, plant to go to the wood this weekend to sight in... thank you Sir.... love it...

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks, have fun and be careful! This range belongs to the Humphreys County Sheriffs office just outside of Waverly, TN.

[@mpoutdoors7791]

Same here 👍🏻

[@illuminatedcrosshairs7865]

Great video sir! I love my axis in 22-250 also, just can’t beat these bolt guns for accuracy vrs cost. Have you considered putting a bipod on it? It greatly helped my groups. The apple sauce left in a hurry didn’t it?😋

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I bought a bi-pod for it but just haven't put it on, plus, they take up valuable real estate in the safe.

[@patwatson7115]

10 years ago I bought my first 22 250 I had just had shoulder surgery I my 7mm mag was just to painful at the time,I found a weatherby Vanguard 22 250 used I think I gave 400 for it with a Leopold 3x9x50 scope and after shooting it fell in love no recoil same hole groups at 100 yards, I killed 3 deer with it quick clean kills,but laid it my tool box 2 years ago and drove off gun fell on the road got ran over so went to Wally world bought the axis 22 250 and Remington cor lockt bullets I got groups like yours good but not good enough,tried hornady little better Winchester was the worst but my brother found some BarnesTSX ammo I thought it was junk at first I fired 5 rounds from my Caldwell lead sled all 5 made a dime sized group,and absolutely devastating on deer and hogs the axis and Barnes will out shoot most high dollar guns

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They are great shooting guns and great prices too! Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@randybedker1584]

Love my savages back in the late 80s had a factory round that was faulty blow up the bolt stayed locked. Even though the bolt was in a few pieces when I opened it. Called savage and they said send it in .Rifle season started just over two weeks later and I had my savage in my hand opening morning. They repaired it and cost me nothing. That's customer service.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I hate to hear of accidents but I sure like hearing about good customer service! I've been a fan of Savage rifles for a long time. Thanks for watching!

[@randybedker1584]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview just lucky the bolt lugs held. Been told by several gunsmith that if another brand might not been so lucky. Because savage has three locking lugs.

[@tobyn7649]

I have the old Edge model in 22/250 with a Timney trigger and I get 1/2" groups @ 100yds with hand loads. I love the gun. Basically, if I can see it, I can hit it with the gun. It blows up crows and annihilates coyotes. I own several Savage firearms, you can spend more money...but you will not get a more accurate gun. Nice video.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I don't own a Savage rifle that I don't like! Thanks for the compliment!

[@fightingducks2669]

I recommend using a heavier projectile with the 1/12 twist My browning x-bolt 1/9 loves 55gr all rounds touching every time

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

The rounds seem to do ok, my shooting skills though........! I'll have to give them a try, thanks for the tip!

[@montanamountainmen6104]

Lead sled is better than a backpack for a stable rest or even a few sandbags work great.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Sometimes you gotta "Run what ya brung"!

[@TheCBD35]

Also not going to have a lead sled in a real world situation. But you'll probably have a back pack.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Very Nice, my Bergara b14 hmr in 22-250 hates them little 50 grain ammo but loves the 55 grain ammo

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I need to get a Bergara sometime, I hear good things about them. Thanks for watching!

[@robertsalyers1351]

It's my first Bergara It's the B14 HMR 22-250 I'm shooting less than 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards with factory ammunition so far I'm very impressed with it. You would definitely like the Bergara in my opinion. Your videos are Amazing I really enjoy them

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@robertsalyers1351 I think the best group I've ever shot was with my Savage 22-250. Back before I started doing this channel, I was at a range in Texas and shot a 1" group at 300yds. I credit it to big heavy sandbags, zero wind and lots of luck! I have looked at them several times but just haven't wanted to shell out the cash for one yet. Thanks very much for the compliment and thanks again for watching!

[@sandych33ks1]

I dont like the Hornady ammo 4k per sec. I have found them to not be that accurate. Sometimes slowing them down a little provides more accuracy.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I only tried the Hornady and Federal (bulk ammo) in this rifle, the Hornady performed better and it seems I've always had good results with it.

[@gamer6550]

Nice shooting Richard I'd hate to be that apple :)

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks! Lol, me too!

[@Fidelis1776]

Found myself with a bunch of rounds, and wanted to see if the gun was worth it. Might have to take the plunge!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

The 22-250 is a pretty amazing round and my Savage delivers them well. Thanks for watching!

[@aaronnaquin8255]

Any one can tell me were I can get a stock for this rifle? I wana buy a precision stock but scared the stock won’t fit bc they are expensive

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Check with Boyds, they make some really nice ones and I've never heard anything bad about them. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@cameroncassidy9764]

I like your bag.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It's got room for all kinds of goodies, and it doubles as a shooting bag sometimes.

[@cameroncassidy9764]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thats awesome i have a bag like that, thats been to Afghanistan twice its crazy.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You get it from someone you know?

[@cameroncassidy9764]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview me and my dad weny yard saleing and i bought it for 15$ it was a us military backpack...... His wife said i dont want to look at it anymore cause it brought bad memories. Thats all i know..

[@Fireworxs2012]

*This rifle is capable of so much better*

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They all are. Thanks for watching!

[@suzybolen8735]

Hey Richard! How are you?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Doing well.

[@appalachianamerican7171]

I have the same rifle. ,love it! It really likes 52gn but hp. Hornandys.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I might have to try some one of these days. Thanks for watching!

[@appalachianamerican7171]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I usually load a medium charge of RL-15, and I can get good results with the old standby H380. Just start low and work up.

[@justinhorn4246]

Sold

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Pretty good rifle and a pretty good round too! Thanks for watching!

[@DPIDDY69]

Superformance is junk 250 ammo. Me and some buddies took 5 different rifles to the range and not one would hold less than 2 moa at 100 yards. My 270 is 4 moa with superformance, switched to barnes and instantly went to 1 moa.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I shot 1-1/8" group @ 300 yds off sandbags with Superformance, I was getting about a 3-1/2" group with Winchester bulk ammo @ 300 yds.

[@mylastlight]

I own one of these with skull camo :)

[@mikev9088]

Skull camo? I didnt see that option?

[@joekaye108]

kick ass round. shoot my savage 110 bvss, love it. critters, not so much !!!!!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Lol! Yes it is. Thanks for watching!

[@cadenoutdoors5975]

Buying 1

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Demolition Ranch J.R For the price they are fantastic! I'm pretty sure you're going to enjoy it.

[@andy347495]

Jeeze, are you aiming for the camera or something lol

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

No, why?

[@andy347495]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview because you shot in the middle of apples, I was just joking around.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@andy347495 Got ya! I have worried about that some times! Thanks for watching!

[@SAFE-AT-HOME-SPORTS.]

I winced as the brass hit the concrete

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I try to catch them most of the time.

[@patriot1902]

Looks like Wabbit season?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

There won't be much left of your Wabbit after hitting it with a 22-250! Lol

[@sapago4166]

Uh . . . 1/3 MOA? Hm.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

1-1/8" group @ 300 yds. 1MOA would have been a 3" group @ 300yds.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@JEG JR In this video, I was shooting @120yds, I was at a range in Texas where I was shooting 300yds when I bought the rifle. Texas is where I shot a 1" group @ 300yds (1/3MOA)

[@lmbear]

Scope is mounted too high. You can tell you aren't getting a proper cheek weld. Keep practicing like that and you'll be sure to develop bad habits. That rifle is probably much more accurate than you are shooting it. That 4 shot group was less than impressive.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'm not trying to show off my shooting skills, I'm not a professional by any means. I did shoot an 1-1/8" group @ 300yds. though, just not on this video.

[@ej7447]

Sandbags are cheap........

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They work very well too. Unfortunately I was at a police range on an off day and didn't have any with me. Thanks for watching!