250 Savage vs 300 Savage in a Savage Model 1920

[Roamin_Wade]

I'm thinking seriously about finally pursuing the rifle I've wanted for a long time. The first non-military bolt action rifle purpose-made for deer hunting, the Savage Model 1920! It is an elegant rifle and isn't truly a scope type of rifle, although it can be done, but it only comes in the aforementioned calibers, the 250 Sav. and the 300 Sav.. I was thinking about the 250 because I've already got 30 cal rifles but after reading a bit more about the 250, I'm not sure. Looking for feedback, opinions and anything else that brings about conversation. Thanks!

 

[earlthegoat2]

.250 if for deer only. .300 if your thinking of going after anything a little bigger like black bear

For me .300 ammo easier to find. Only a little though.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

.300 just for the greater availability of brass and ammo.

Plus, then you will have no excuse not to pick up a .300 M99 too!

 

[LoonWulf]

.300 Savage, as the 1-10 twist will work for nearly all currently bullets.

The early . 250s had a 1-14 (don't know if the 1920s had that), and are still twisted a little slow at 1-10.

 

[Robert]

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[stringnut]

.300 Savage, as the 1-10 twist will work for nearly all currently bullets.

The early . 250s had a 1-14 (don't know if the 1920s had that), and are still twisted a little slow at 1-10.

Right on that. The 1920 did have the 1-14 Twist in 250 from what I have read. Never having checked one I cannot verify that. Anything longer than a flat base 87 grain cup and core may not stabilize. Some very short 100 grain bullets may work. The 250 is a great little cartridge and the wife has been knocking deer over with one for more than 30 years.

 

[1948CJ2A]

Although not the same application, I built a custom 250-3000 Savage 20 years ago on a mauser receiver. That rifle remains one of my all-time favorites. I don't recall what twist I ordered but it's perfect for 100 gr bullets, which is what I shoot in it. It has low recoil, great performance, short action so you can really make a lightweight setup if that's what you're after. I prefer it over my 243 in most situations.

I also have a 300 savage in a 99 lever-action. It's a great cartridge and rifle as well. In a bolt-action, I would prefer one of my 308s, but in the lever action it's a lot of fun. You can't really go wrong with either one!