Remington 700 Classics were cataloged with 24" barrels, while Ruger 77RLs were cataloged with 20" barrels, so I was thinking that 3000 fps might be a push in the Ruger. 3,200 fps with the 75 grain Sierra HP and Hornady VMax is probably doable in a 20" barrel and doable at below maximum pressure levels.
I was thinking that the 250-3000 has a smaller case capacity relative to most of the other .243" and .257" bore rifles that I shoot; 243, 25 Souper, 257 Roberts, 257AI, 25 WSSM, 25-284, and 25-06.
If I was moved to shoot deer with a 250-3000 with a 1-10" ROT barrel, I think that I'd opt for the 80 grain Barnes TTSX to maximize the speed and penetration potential, 'cause I like speed and penetration.
