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The .250 and .300 were chambered in other makes of rifles such as the Remington 722/700, Winchester 70 and Remington 81. I passed on a really nice 722 in 300 a few years ago, but it was tempting. And the old Woodsmaster has caught my eye at times. Anyone have or ever had one of the "other" Savages and care to discuss their qualities, be them good or bad.

I had a Remington 81 .300. Hated it- heavy and poorly balanced, and the recoil impulse was a tad disconcerting to me. I still chuckle when I think of Loggah having referred to it as "shooting a pogo stick." I will grant that it was accurate, and could be reloaded quickly by using M-14 stripper clips.

The 81 has always been more of a novelty to me and I've heard others give the same description. Still, they are somewhat fascinating to me. I don't know if I will ever seek one out but I'll probably remain a Woodsmaster looky-loo.

I have an Amish machine gun (rem 760) in 300 Savage. It shoots 1.25" at 100yrds with my go-to load for my 99s. I put a Ramline tupperware stock on it. It's used as a loaner and a plinker that I don't worry about banged around a little.

Lee

My uncle shot a Winchester model 70 in 300 Savage

I have Remington 700 Classics in both 250 and 300 Savage.

Well proportioned walnut stocks, 24 in barrels, good triggers, both rifles capable of 3-shot moa or less with factory ammo if I have my act together.

The only issues are weight and length, not that they are really heavy, but I grew up hunting with a pre war 20 in barrel 99 featherweight takedown 30/30 and a late 50s 99F in .308, so those 8lb vicinity 24 in barrel bolt actions seem like a lot of rifle to haul around. Oh yeah, if you need a follow-up shot they're a lot slower than a nice smooth 99 lever.

So they're pretty much just sitting out rifles, if walking and deer drives are the order of the day a Savage 99 or a Kimber Montana get the call.

Was daydreaming a little the other day about taking the 700 classic in 300, switching to a light composite stock, and lopping 3 or 4 inches off the barrel to make a better walking around rifle.

I also believe that when Kimber brought out a rifle called the "Adirondack" it should have been chambered in 250 and 300 Savage!

I have owned at one time or another an FN 98, Remington 700 Classics, Ruger 77R/RL/RSIs, and Winchester/USRA 54/70 Lwt Carbines in 250-3000.

I have owned at one time or another an FN 98, Remington 81/700 Classic/722s/760s in 300 Savage.

I restocked my 1986 vintage Winchester/USRA 70s with 70 Fwt stocks and they look sort of like a modern version of the original Savage 1920. Except for the 1-14" ROT barrels, I really like these rifles.

I was just doing some plinking at an old rock quarry this afternoon with my Ruger M77 Tang Saftey in .250-3000. This one really likes the Speer 87 TNT over Ramshot Big Game, lit by a mag primer. The stock could use some generous slimming and refinishing, but it's still one of my favorite rifles.

My Grandad's Model 20 in 250-3000 is in the basement.
It is my Dad's, probably be mine someday, hopefully not soon.
Never shot it, but it is a neat little rifle.

If anyone is interested in a really nice and clean Rem 81 in 300 Savage, let me know. I was at a shop today that had one for $550.

I own a Remington 700 Classic in 250 Savage. They were only made in 1984. It is now my oldest son’s hunting rifle. He has killed game with it!

Oh yeah.

I own a 1947 Winchester Model 70 in 250-3000. All original in 95% condition.

Killed two deer two years ago with a Rem 722 in 300.....with a K4

I bought one of the Lipsey's Ruger Model 77 MKII RSI Mannlichers and dropped it into a synthetic stock sourced here at the fire. It turned into a nice, short, handy, all weather 250 Savage. And it likes the Remington 100 grain factory ammo.
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Still getting used to this posting pictures thing.

Oh My!!!

I had the same rifle, except it had been slimmed down with a schnable fore end, and it had been reamed to 250 AI. Never could get it to shoot anything really well but it was a beautiful rifle.

Got a 760 in .300. Also bring it to camp for a loaner.

I'm a fan of early 760s. A buddy of mine has one in 270 that's a damn nice rifle. I think you either like trombones or you don't without much middle ground. Which is kind of the way I've always viewed the 99.

My Rem 760 in 300 shot a 3 shot 1" group with open sights a few years ago. The 81 300 Savage shot 3 or 4" groups and recently found a new home. David

I've heard that 760s can be accurate and that 81s not so much.