Video # 20 - 250 Savage in a Savage 99 Rifle

Welcome back! Today I'll be discussing the 250-3000 cartridge in the iconic Savage 99 rifle.

[@davewinter2688]

I currently have three Savage model 99 rifles. 1952 99EG in 250-3000, 1955 99F in 300 Savage and 1972 99F in 308 Winchester. Until around 1960 or 61 the barrel twist rate for the 250-3000 was 1/14. Those barrels would not stabilize bullets weighing over 100 grains except for a few round nose bullets. In the later edition the twist was changed to 1/10. Those will stabilize the 120 grain spritzer bullets. If you research you will find some published reloading data for the 250-3000 that shows the 100 grain bullets can be pushed to 3000 fps with some powders in the Model 99. Approach those loads with extreme caution. Happy hunting boys and girls!😊

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments and the info! Sounds like you have a nice assortment of Savage 99s.

[@davewinter2688]

@@thecalibercorner9614I had others before. Traded or sold to get something else. Always looking for more like 303 Savage,30-30 Winchester, 358 Winchester, 22 Hi Power!

[@j.kellywilkerson540]

@@davewinter2688I have a 99G in .30-30 from 1937. Great little rifle…

[@darrellmorse1894]

I have a 250-300 and 300 Savage in EG model for both. The 99's were way ahead of their time and overlooked today which is a shame. I still occasionally take them out deer hunting. Thanks for your video on a great little cartridge.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! I too love that cartridge, and you're right about the 99s - a classy rifle.

[@dbx1233]

That is a really nice rifle.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comment! Yes, Savage got it right with these guns.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Beautiful gun. Looks just like mine. Greatest coyote calling gun ever. Most people don't realize 99's are controlled-round-feed actions. Perhaps a demonstration in a future vid is in order. Thanks!

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! Sometimes people don't appreciate, or realize how Savage was ahead of its time in many ways. Thanks for the video idea.

[@bill2688]

Excellent video. One observation. There is a parent cartridge, and it is the 30-06. According to most historical references Newton used a shortened 30-06 for his creation. The cartridges share the same rim diameter of .473, and the base of the 250 is .469, basically a tapered 30-06 which is .471.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! Thanks for sharing your information, I will have to delve into that a little deeper.

[@charlierich9840]

Thanks for another great video, a very beautiful lady there. I hope to own a 99 one day. Great presentation on the 250/3000.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your kind words! You won't be disappointed if you manage to get a 99. In my opinion, the 99s have the best ergonomics of all the lever guns.

[@1fan164]

The new flavor of the month 6.5 Creedmoor just a slightly necked up .250.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! Yes, and I'm sure there will more variations down the road.

[@marcrussell3669]

How about a video or two on the 284 and the 358 that were also calibered in the savage 99. I love my savage 99's

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments, and the suggestions! Right now I don't have rifles in those calibers, but have thought about featuring a number of calibers on their own in a video.

[@marcrussell3669]

As they call them odd ball calibers now days but i just think they are over looked. I have ammo for all the ones I do own. Only missing 5 of the calibers in the savage 99

[@finallyfriday.]

​@@marcrussell3669A man after my own heart. I have .303 .250 .300 Savages and .22 high power and the 30-30. I'd like the rest.

[@hootcrichton2173]

love mine,, wouldn't give it up for love nor money,,, or both for that matter, and just a note mine has layed down several elk so deer is NOT the limit

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! Don't blame you for not parting with it - definitely a great rifle and caliber.

[@finallyfriday.]

I have 5- a .22 hi power, a 250-3000 and 3 .300 Savage. They are addictive. Looking for a .303 Saveage. I've never collected anything until I saw one of these. Better looking than Rita Hayworth.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! They are a great rifle to collect, still good value for the quality that you get.

[@tosainu1]

Great video I have one in 303 Savage and buying a 250 Savage this week

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! I had one in 303 Savage as well, they're great guns. Then you'll need a 300 Savage after that, and maybe a 22 Savage.

[@tosainu1]

@@thecalibercorner9614 so the guy had one in 308 and I bought that one too!!

[@finallyfriday.]

​@@tosainu1Wise man.

[@joshuatoler1965]

i have that same one ammunition is hard to find & it’s expensive.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comments! It can be hard to find, but thankfully I reload so it has not been a problem for me. I also have a 25ACP adapter and it's great fun to shoot that in this gun.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Me want one

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comment! If you can get one, you won't be disappointed. Great gun in a great caliber!

[@BM-mn5mm]

It is a necked down 300 savage.

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks for your comment! It's not really a 300 Savage necked down. Can 250 Savage be formed from 300 Savage? - Yes, but.... If you say it's just a 300 necked down to 250, then the entire history of the cartridge is lost, and puts the cart before the horse. The 250 Savage was developed 5 years before the 300 Savage. It was developed from the 30-06, shortened, necked down etc. The 300 Savage was developed from the 250, not the other way around. It has the neck enlarged to 308, different shoulder, base and case length dimensions.

[@dalebenson6859]

Who wants an AR 10 upper in 250 Savage because I build them and sell them plus many other chamberings?

[@thecalibercorner9614]

Thanks, but I like the original old Savage 99.

[@dalebenson6859]

@@thecalibercorner9614 There is going to be a video showing the AR 10 shooting 250 Savage to at least you can get to see it in the AR 10. Pac Nor Barrels just sent the invoice for the 3 barrels one will be the AR 15 done in the Nazi German 7.92x33 Kurz the next will be the AR 10 in 250 Savage and last in 6mm-284 win which I hunt with my own AR 10 in 6mm-284 win. These will be up for sale when finished and tested then comes an AR 10 2 uppers for sale in 300 WSM & 7mm WSM.