Cartridge of the Day: .250 Savage
The .250 Savage cartridge, also known as the .250-3000 Savage, was introduced by Savage Arms in 1915. It is a rifle cartridge designed for medium game hunting and is notable for being the first commercial cartridge to achieve a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second (fps) with an 87-grain bullet. This high velocity was significant for its time and provided flat trajectory and effective performance for hunting.
The cartridge typically fires a bullet with a diameter of .257 inches and is available in various bullet weights, commonly ranging from 75 to 120 grains. The .250 Savage is well-regarded for its mild recoil and accuracy, making it suitable for hunting deer, antelope, and similar-sized game.
It uses a rimless, bottlenecked case design, which contributes to reliable feeding and extraction in bolt-action and some lever-action rifles. Though it has been largely overshadowed by newer, more powerful cartridges, the .250 Savage remains a favorite among enthusiasts and hunters who appreciate its historical significance and balanced performance.
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The .250 Savage cartridge, also known as the .250-3000 Savage, was introduced by Savage Arms in 1915. It is a rifle cartridge designed for medium game hunting and is notable for being the first commercial cartridge to achieve a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second (fps) with an 87-grain bullet. This high velocity was significant for its time and provided flat trajectory and effective performance for hunting.
The cartridge typically fires a bullet with a diameter of .257 inches and is available in various bullet weights, commonly ranging from 75 to 120 grains. The .250 Savage is well-regarded for its mild recoil and accuracy, making it suitable for hunting deer, antelope, and similar-sized game.
It uses a rimless, bottlenecked case design, which contributes to reliable feeding and extraction in bolt-action and some lever-action rifles. Though it has been largely overshadowed by newer, more powerful cartridges, the .250 Savage remains a favorite among enthusiasts and hunters who appreciate its historical significance and balanced performance.
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