250 savage

[txcookie]

I own a Ruger M77 chambered in 250 savage. It was my first rifle and after leaving it behind when I join the Air Force I have finally brought it home. Now I want to let me son use it to learn to shoot and take his first deer. Problem is I can find a single round for sale. I assume its a seasonal round but its no longer listed on any manufactures web site.

Luckily my Dad reloads but that doesnt help me right this 2nd. Any advice.

 

[Manny]

.22-250 is merely the .250 savage necked down. Get some .22-250 brass & neck it up.

 

[stringnut]

Have not seen any new manufacture, brass or ammo, in several years. As has been stated necking up 22 250 brasss and rolling your own is about the only option. Around here , Michigan, 22 250 brass is hard to find. It can be found on line though.

 

[litman252]

Nice round in a nice rifle.
Best of luck,
Tony

 

[Liberty1776]

check the auction sites - gunauction and gunbroker

 

[T.R.]

The 250 Savage was a popular cartridge until Winchester introduced the .243 about 60 years ago. Winchester's marketing efforts eventually caused the 250 to fade. Sad but true.

Good luck to you on the search for ammo.

TR

 

[Old Shooter]

I couldn't find any ammo but Gunbroker has some brass. 100 pieces for $51.

 

[txcookie]

The 250 Savage was a popular cartridge until Winchester introduced the .243 about 60 years ago. Winchester's marketing efforts eventually caused the 250 to fade. Sad but true.

Good luck to you on the search for ammo.

TR

I'm well versed in its down fall. Still with an 86 grain bullet it's a death ray. I intend to get into reloading specifically for this cartridge.

 

[1948CJ2A]

May not help you but I was able to buy a box of Remington factory ammo ~10 years ago though I don't recall exactly where. I just checked the Remington website and looks like they indeed did pull it somewhere between now and then. Darned shame as it's such a great and versatile cartridge.

I would peruse the local gun shows and the internet. I bet you'll find something. I reload for it these days. With that modern M77 bolt-action rifle, you should be able to work up some hot loads if you choose. You should be able to get close to the 257 Roberts realm.

 

[Mike C2]

They 87 grain pushed the .250 over 3k fps, but the 100 gr is where the load really shines based on the older rifles twist rate.

Availability of ammo for my .250 Savage 99 takedown is why I got into reloading too!

 

[Zeke/PA]

An F.N. Mauser in .250 Savage was my first rifle many years ago.
I've harvested several deer, coyotes, jackrabbits, woodchucks and a turkey or two. I seldom shoot it anymore but I still have reloads and brass if the need arises.
I once shot a 10 shot , under 1 inch group with the rifle to earn a Sierra bullet certificate as part of a program that the company had going at the time.
As someone mentioned, your best bet might be purchasing brass and reloading.

 

[Catpop]

I may one box (nos) in stock, but it will be tonight before I can check.

 

[txcookie]

Take a look catpop.

I called big green today. They are shipping 60k boxes out soon to their distributors. They told me the round is seasonal and built by demand. Vendors ask for it they make it. Cabelas will have some soon along with several other chain stores.

 

[CraigC]

I bought several boxes of new-production .250Savage last year. The Remington ammo is easier to find than brass and it does under an inch out of my late model Ruger RSI. I did eventually end up with a couple hundred rounds of brass but I had to be patient. Took two deer with the factory Remington 100gr last season. Looking forward to trying out the 100gr Barnes TSX this season. I've got several other bullets to test.

Middle rifle:

 

[Catpop]

I do have one box only Remington 250 Savage (1970s vintage red/green) box I'd part with for $75. I know its high for a shooting purpose, but it's part of my cartridge collection.

 

[Catpop]

Opps, made a big foopa. The old vintage red/green box is 300 savage.
I have a green/white box of both 250 and 300 savage. $50 @ if intetested.
Sorry for my slip up- getting old.

 

[clearcut]

250 Savage is a seasonal item some time in the spring.The 250 in 22-250 is because the 250-3000 is the parent case.I anneal them before I re-size (don't forget to lube inside and out)they work just fine.I shoot a 1921 "99" and I love it!
Good luck!
CC