250 Savage load data

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Looking for some published data for 80 gr TTSX, 100 gr TTSX, 100 gr Speer BTSP. Preferred powders are RE15, Benchmark, Varget.

I don't currently own manuals for Barnes or Speer and online data for the above bullets is somewhat sparse. A CGN search hasn't turned up much useful info on specific load data.

Thanks in advance.

Edit- please, no drama about slow twists, older rifles etc. Mine is an 8" twist custom bolt action ;)
 
Don't forget to try Win 760 and mag primers.I resize 22-250 brass in Hornady as it has a more tapper expander button than RCBS and case loss is zero.With your 1-8 " twist are you shooting 120gr bullets? Harold
 
I have the Speer manual #8 (1970) which lists only 60, 87, 100 and 120 gr spire point and spitzer bullets.

100gr loads listed are with IMR 4831, 4350, 4320, 4895, 4064, H414, 760-BR and RL-21. They aren't on your list, but if you want any of those figures, I can post them.

Hornady 8th edition 100gr spire point lists a starting load of 32.1gr and max 34.7gr of RL-15. Nothing listed for 80gr bullets.

Of course these are jacketed lead bullets, so the data will be slightly different for solid copper bullets. The Hornady manual states that for the 90gr GMX, 100gr bullets data be used. Otherwise I can't contribute anything else.
 
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There's buckets of 100 grain data on Hodgdon's site(Varget's there). Listed as .250-3000 Savage. Who made the non-solid copper bullet doesn't matter.
Have 100 grain data in my old Lyman book. IMR3031 is given for the 'accuracy load'. 30.0 (2695 fps) to 33.0 (3012 fps).
Alliant appears to ignore the .250. At least on-line.
No 100 grain Benchmark data anywhere. Lots for 90's.
Reloader's Nest lists the .250 under both names. .250 Savage and .250-3000. Some RL-15 data there, but not for a 100 grainer. Ditto for Barnes' site. E-Mail 'em and ask about 100's. email@barnesbullets.com
 
I know this isn't up for debate but will anything under 120gr hit nose first before wasting time on data and speculation.Try a variety of weights first then select an appropriate bullet.Horse ahead of the cart...with that twist you may be wishing it was in a 25-06 ..which has no heavier than 120gr bullets available I'm aware of ..only to duplicate a 130gr /.270 at best. [diminished returns for case capacity]..JMO ........Harold
 
Thanks all, some new to me info there.

Regarding the fast twist, I don't think there will be any issues with the long Barnes 80 and 100 gr bullets, or likely any others. In my experience, it's pretty tough to 'over twist' compared to how easily one could 'under twist', especially with a bullet designed for med to large game.

Most newer 250 rifles seem to be built with 10" twist tubes. 8" twist doesn't seem like an extreme jump from a 10" twist.
 
Barnes No 2 shows listing withRL 15. These are for the original X bullet so should be a safe starting point for the tsx' s which have less bearing surface. I can look them up for you.

Neil
 
Neilm said:
Barnes No 2 shows listing withRL 15. These are for the original X bullet so should be a safe starting point for the tsx' s which have less bearing surface. I can look them up for you.

Neil
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That would be great Neil, perhaps with the 75 and 100 gr X's if they're in the manual. Lots of RL 15 in my inventory.
 
The bullet is a 100gr Sierra spitzer #1620. Never have chronied them but I'm thinking about 3 grand out of a 24" pipe.I shouldn't be so lazy as I do own one.Have killed big bodied AB WT's and MD out to 300 yards and found bullet intact with 60=70% weight retention.These loads are too warm for any lever gun so use at own risk.Also use the gun for several friend's kid's first deer.
 
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