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I am new to reloading and this site as well. I would like to have loads for the .250 Sav but most posts in other forums indicate the various twists best match certain bullet weights and performances. The rifle is #544xxx. Anyone know how to find out the twist? 14" 12" 10" Thanks
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Any pre-1960 Savage in 250 will be a 1 in 14" twist. After 1960 they went to 1 in 10" twist.
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Thank you and thank you. Ideas on the heaviest bullet to go with the 1 in 14" twist? 115? 110? 100?
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Thank you and thank you. Ideas on the heaviest bullet to go with the 1 in 14" twist? 115? 110? 100? Start with 87 Gr Speers, they often work well in the 1/14.
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I tried some 117 grain Hornady's I had on hand and they tumbled. Went back to 100gr and 87 gr. If I want a heavier bulllet l'll just use my 300.
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It's actually the length that's important, not the weight. So either short 100gr or 87gr bullets should work fine.
The 87gr Speer Hot Core seems to be a popular choice. I've used it antelope hunting with great success, haven't had a shot at a deer yet with one tho.
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I use 75gr HP either Sierra or Hornady in my 14" twist they work real will. 100grs would start to tumble about 40yds out.
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I've had good luck with the Speer 100 grain hotcores in the 1-14 guns I have owned.
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