I've shot the 250Savage since 1973. That's right almost 50years. I've owned the RSI...one of the first, Win. 1984 w/1in14 twist, Model '54 250-3000, Savage 1920 and a Mauser 1894 custom. A guy can make it a real killer w/87-110gr bullets which you can push at good velocities. The 115-120gr, the slap jack or black jack or what ever the hell it's called...are to heavy in my opinion and take away from the luster of the case due to low velocities. It's been a 1in 10 rifle for a long time and it'll still shoot most all bullets today. powdr