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roundoak I guess I did not read this with reference to the 99's.I was talking more about the cartridge...I have only had a Ruger bolt gun in 250 Savage.So, yes I guess longer bullets would be a problem for the lever rifles.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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The 87 grain Speer Hot Cor takes care of business for the 14" twist 250's out there.
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Calhoun, excuse my ignorance but would I trim the front or the back of the bullet. tried 100's in my 250 and they key holed at 50 and cleared the backstop at 100. have a good supply and would like to use them. other option is to buy a 25-06 but can't right now.
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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Buying another rifle is ALWAYS your best option. 
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yeah but have had the wife for 48 yrs and am kinda leery of her wrath until the weather warms up and I can sleep alone.lol
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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did they ever put a 257 Roberts in the 99?
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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Calhoun, excuse my ignorance but would I trim the front or the back of the bullet. tried 100's in my 250 and they key holed at 50 and cleared the backstop at 100. have a good supply and would like to use them. other option is to buy a 25-06 but can't right now. You should be able to trim either end and have it work. On the Partitions I just filed off the exposed lead nose in front of the copper case and that was enough to make a huge difference on accuracy. And since I wasn't planning on taking 400 yard shots with a 250, I wasn't too worried about how it would change the BC. The bullets used were, from left to right: 1) a 1.04" long stock 100gr Nosler Partition 2) a .915" long Nosler Partition which has had the lead nose cut off and now weighs 98.3gr. 3) a .85" long Nosler Partition cut down by one of our favorite campfire members and now weighs 96gr. 4) and a .835" long 87gr Speer Hot Core. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.savagefest.net/Partition_Testing_Bullets.jpg)
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did they ever put a 257 Roberts in the 99?
Nope.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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thanks! gonna give them a try.
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Yep I went hunt deer with a 460 weatherby an the deer ran off after 3 hits to the front shoulders . need a bigger gun
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The 257 Roberts will fit in the 99C detachable magazine, but the magazine limits the COAL such that some factory ammo might not fit.
The 257AI will also fit, but the sharp should causes it not to feed as smoothly as the standard 257.
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