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Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? 99guy #8655167 03/07/14
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Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,790 Likes: 4 Eastern Nebraska	Originally Posted by 99guy Ah... the old online balistics calculator. Can't argue with that. Hyperbolic or not, can't think of too many experienced rifleman that would opt for a 25 instead of a 30 in a 30 mph crosswind. Maybe based on your ground breaking info the US Army which doesn't know much about this and hasn't done much thinking on it, will consider giving up the 7.62 Nato which was developed from the 300 Savage and consider the 250 Savage as it's new long range sniper rifle. Not likely. Guessing they looked into it and decided that the 30 cal was the best choice. You want to hunt with a 250 instead of a 300 in heavy wind...I am not going to try and stop you. What were we talking about anyways? All of this logic I'm seeing explains all the idjits I see during public sight in day with the 300 WSM's and 338's. Cuz, no real rifleman would choose a mediocre round like the 300 Savage or 308 when they can have one of them whiz-bang magnums! “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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Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? 99guy #8655168 03/07/14
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Skidrow Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,289 Tennessee	So I guess we don't want to talk about how many whitetails I killed with my Ruger Super Single Six. Since the statute of limitations has run out by now I don't mind. Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie. I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? kenster99 #8655187 03/07/14
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois 1899sav Campfire Outfitter
1899sav Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois	Originally Posted by kenster99 Just face it you guys, the 250 don't work! Kennu Your Probabbly right. With all said The Price On a 250 Will Drop! and the Price on a 300 will rise! �Can we move this along?" a bored voice stated. "I have places to be and people to shag."

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? 1899sav #8655275 03/07/14
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,979 ny adirondacks T TheOldTree Campfire Regular
TheOldTree Campfire Regular T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,979 ny adirondacks	.300 would be great, if you can't get a .308.

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? mathman #8655657 03/07/14
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,246 Likes: 2 Winchester ID K kenster99 Campfire Tracker
kenster99 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,246 Likes: 2 Winchester ID	Just kidding when I said the 250 don't work. Worked good for me,15-20 times. You still have to hit them in the right spot, with anything!!

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Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? TheOldTree #8655664 03/07/14
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,159 Likes: 6 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger
gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,159 Likes: 6 Annapolis, Md.	Did it ever occur to anyone to ask the deer how they felt on the subject? I heard reports that they are finally getting organized and arming themselves. Deer union meetings are taking place in the deer caves as we speak. I understand their biggest point of discussion is what calibers are best for use on hunters. Let's hope they don't reach a consensus or we'll be in a lot of trouble... "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? gnoahhh #8655696 03/07/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon	If they choose the 250 we're screwed. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? Fireball2 #8655897 03/07/14
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WapitiMac Campfire Member W Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 340 West Texas	"Those that are here know why they're here. And those that aren't here know why they're not!!!" I love one of LBK's tag lines above...I love to read this stuff. Great hullabaloo! I personally have taken many deer and feral hogs, one caribou and one PH antelope, most on my wall or in my freezer, taken with either my 99EG or 99A-saddle in 250svg with 100gr rem C-lkts and some were right at 200yds when shot. (Only two I can recall took more than one shot). Would I want to hunt moose, bear, elk with it? Probably not since I have 99's in 243, 30-30, 300svg, 303svg and 308. Get'em all and you'll seldom need something else...although I'm in the market now for one of the big bores

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? WapitiMac #8655942 03/07/14
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noKnees Campfire Tracker N Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,168 johnstown, NY/Bloomfield CT	Besides the 87g/100g comments that have already been made perhaps we should note that when the 250 was introduced hunting styles were a lot different than they are now. Folks in 1915 weren't likely to be sitting in a box blind. Some techniques that have faded over time were very prevalent, like driving deer and using dogs. While a well placed 87g 250 slug is just fine medicine in my opinion, it leaves a little bit to be desired for shooting at running deer where a shot in the ass is as likely as behind the shoulder. The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. Coolidge

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? noKnees #8656082 03/07/14
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,077 Likes: 2 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker
sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,077 Likes: 2 L.I. N.Y.	The 250 is perfect for young girl's,boy's and girlymen.

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Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? sqweeler #8656136 03/07/14
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deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID.	well now I just have to put my 2 pennies worth in right here. my father and grandfather could not have been mistaken for girly men at 6'6 and 6'4. during the depression they used a 250 to survive. they shot Colorado elk and mulies and I never heard of a second shot being used. I was raised with placement being a close second word ringing in my ears right after watch that muzzle. is the 250 the end all of cartridges? no but I still use the 250 for what ever I happen to see including elk and wolf. its a 1-14 so really doesn't like over 100's. 85's bang flop. by the way I really am a 30 cal fan. but love the 250 in my f. 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 ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? 99FEVER #8656187 03/07/14
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,077 Likes: 2 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker
sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,077 Likes: 2 L.I. N.Y.	Let's talk manpower,how about a pair of 38-55's [img:center][/img] [img:center][/img] [img:center][/img] Last edited by sqweeler; 03/07/14.

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? sqweeler #8656214 03/07/14
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WapitiMac Campfire Member W Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 340 West Texas	Originally Posted by sqweeler The 250 is perfect for young girl's,boy's and girlymen. hullabaloo plus fantasy...can't beat that for good humor! Ron

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? sqweeler #8656222 03/07/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon	Originally Posted by sqweeler Let's talk manpower,how about a pair of 38-55's I'll up your pressure and see you with a pair of .375's and a 358 kicker. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? Fireball2 #8656243 03/07/14
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,077 Likes: 2 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker
sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,077 Likes: 2 L.I. N.Y.	Nice!Love the big bore's.50yds,255gr cast. [img:center][/img] Last edited by sqweeler; 03/07/14.

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? sqweeler #8656274 03/07/14
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID. deerstalker Campfire Outfitter
deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID.	man you are hurting me here! and me with just my social insecurity, love your wepons! 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 ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? sqweeler #8656275 03/07/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon	Wow nice shooting! The big bores sure are accurate. OK, I'll concede it's time for some new pitchers. The darn 375's are $5 a shot at todays ammo prices!!! _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? deerstalker #8656284 03/07/14
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID. deerstalker Campfire Outfitter
deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID.	fireball, what would a guy have to give for a 375 now a days? wish my Winnie 375 would shoot like that! Last edited by deerstalker; 03/07/14. 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 ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? deerstalker #8656318 03/07/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,390 Likes: 10 Oregon	Around $1000, give or take, depending on the wind that day. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 250 won't kill deer, unpopular due to bad reputation???? Fireball2 #8656328 03/07/14
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID. deerstalker Campfire Outfitter
deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,050 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID.	sigh!!!!!!!!!!!! can't get that much for what I want to sell, which is nothing, why is it we only want to buy? lol could sell my 250 and 284 but then I wouldn't have them and I really like them. oh well there is always the lotto. Last edited by deerstalker; 03/07/14. 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 ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

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