250 savage

[Silverstream]

I have ruger mod 77 chambered in 250 savage. Is it worthwhile to rechamber it to 250ai ? Thank you

 

[bearhunter]

If you want to do it for "fun" it's always worthwhile. As for velocity gains??? I found I could get more out of the cartridge than most manuals show quite easily.

If the Ruger shoots well as is, it may not shoot well after the conversion.

 

[FLHTCUI]

If you want to do it for "fun" it's always worthwhile. As for velocity gains??? I found I could get more out of the cartridge than most manuals show quite easily.

If the Ruger shoots well as is, it may not shoot well after the conversion.

In other words 'If it shoots well, leave well enough alone" ?

 

[kamlooky]

Iff’in it ain’t broke………..

 

['Boo]

Short answer is no.

The cartridge as designed is very accurate.

Also, any potential gain from "improving" this cartridge will be modest at best.

 

[tiriaq]

It isn't as simple as running in the AI reamer. An AI chamber should accept both factory and fireformed cartridges, with correct headspace. Only way to do this is to set the barrel back and ream the AI chamber so that you can feel the GO gauge when closing the bolt. Set up like this, it is safe to fire factory cartridges; they will be held against the bolt face for fire forming.
Personally, I would leave the rifle as is.

 

[240gord]

I have the same rifle in 250 savage,I would leave it as is.I built a 250 savage AI on the Remington action,great round.

 

[bearhunter]

In other words 'If it shoots well, leave well enough alone" ?

Yup, but, even if it's done properly, as Tiriac explains, the biggest variable will be to the barrel "harmonics"

Where that takes the accuracy is anyone's guess, and luck of the draw.

 

[9.3mauser]

You'll trash the resale value, if that matters to you at all. I'm sort of in the market for a .250, but I won't even look at an ad with AI in it.