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I like the 243, but hate ubiquity. I woould go with the 250 because it's classy round that not everybody has.
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a thread revived from 2009, anyone realize that...
that being said, I don't see any difference in the real world of a 250 over a 243.. especially to a handloader...
however if a choice was between a 308 for hunting or a 250 Savage, I'd take the 250 any day of the week...
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Yep, that's what happens when folks use the search function. :-)
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......and then, there's the 257 Rob. I was fixen' to say that ya know. 
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Whut about the 6mm???? I know you were gonna say that too!
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Whut about the 6mm???? I know you were gonna say that too!
DMc Never heard of it. <wink>
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Whut about the 6mm???? I know you were gonna say that too!
DMc Never heard of it. <wink> I can certainly understand that. After all the 6mm is an exceedingly ambiguous cartridge. ah-hum.... DMc .
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250 or 250AI for me. Have and shoot both. I actually have a Kimber 243, but will never shoot it and bought it just to flip it. If I move down to a 243 projectile, I shoot my son's 6mm/250. He's taken 2 does with it (he's only 9) and I love that round with 85 Gr TSX's.
But the 250 and 250AI with the 80 Gr TTSX is all I need.
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6mm/250 -> Downright perfect example of rifle loonyism! U da man! DMc .
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Sounds like the 6x47 Lapua.
I s'pose the 25x47 would be like a 250 AI.
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great thread and it is pic bare so here's 250/3000 99 sav and a pic of my 257 bob sorry no 243 or 6mm can't seem to keep them for very long ![[Linked Image]](http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh519/mooshoo801/SDC12278.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh519/mooshoo801/SDC12218.jpg)
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![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/kenster99/HPIM0516.jpg) Always would go with the 250, I dont think a 243 will kill a deer!!
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The 250 is significantly more cool . . . . . . . ^^^this^^^
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I have a Savage 99A in 250-3000 I bought new in the early 70's. I've killed a truck load of deer with this little rifle and it remains one of my favorites. By the way, best bullet I have found for it is 100 gr. Hornady Spire Point. The cartridge seems to be as efective at the 243 and the old Savage 99 is a great rifle. Doc [ Linked Image] I know I'm way late to this thread, but after your post, I wanted to second that. I picked up a 1935 99 in the venerable 250. I loaded with 87gr HotCors. The deer went down like they were hit by a Mack truck. Even though the exit wound was barely larger than the entry and there was very little blood surrounding the exit, the heart / lung area was pulp. They hemorrhaged internally very quickly and the hydrostatic shock left a 4" circular bruise on its way out and also bruised the rear side of the meat on both shoulders with the shots entering about 4" below and 2" to the rear of the top rear of the shoulders. I am well aware that the 243 literally mimics this but has a flatter trajectory beyond 200 yards. Kudos to the 250. It's my new favorite too !
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How could anyone not be overcome with WANT after reading about the 250 Savage, or having a chance to shoot one?
I’m probably an odd ball, as I like to own and shoot/hunt with 358 Winchesters, too. Had 3 358’s, down to 1 now.
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Down to only 3 250’s now.
I guess different strokes…. ☺️
I’m also disappointed a 25/08 wasn’t commercialized. Some one missed an opportunity.
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I’m also disappointed a 25/08 wasn’t commercialized. Some one missed an opportunity. Always wanted a 25 Souper The .260 and a surge in 6.5 mm bullets killed that idea . . .
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Are we talking old 99's in 250 with the 1 in 14" twist, or a newer rifle with 1 in 10"?
Energy and ballistics wise, not significant different at similar weights. If you're on an older 99, you're often restricted to shorter bullets which are usually under 100gr. +1
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I don't like the .250. Only have three and a .250AI. .243? Meh.
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Have both 250 and .243, the 250 just does not have the bullet selection the 6 mm has, i really enjoy my 250 but it will never out shoot my 6mm's, shooting a cool rifle doesn't mean anything to the critters your shooting. Rio7
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In 2009 or 2010 I had Mickey Coleman build my wife a 250AI. She loves it and it’s perfect for her. A 6mm creedmoor or 6.5 creedmoor would be just as perfect and a little easier to get from A to B.
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