I am now a "True Believer" in the 250/3000 cartridge. I have missed 3 deer the last two years with the little 250 cartridge, totally the fault of the nut behind the trigger. My confidence in the gun had waned yet you 250/3000 shooters here gave me the motivation to hold on to the little gem.
Saturday I killed a nice 8 point at 173 yards ( lazed afterwards) which made a 20 death run crossed a fence and just fell over. 10 minutes later I took a Doe at 183 yards and she dropped where she stood, a few ground kicks and it was over for her.
