.250 Savage
Reloading data for .250 Savage cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_228
Load data for caliber ".250 Savage"
The .250 Savage is a rifle cartridge created by Charles Newton in 1915. It was designed to be used in the Savage Model 99 hammerless lever action rifle, and is one of the most popular cartridges for hunting medium-sized game.The .250 Savage is known for its accuracy and flat trajectory, making it an ideal choice for hunters looking for precision and power. It has a muzzle velocity of 2,700 feet per second and can reach distances up to 1,000 yards with ease. The .250 Savage is also capable of taking down large game such as deer and elk when loaded with heavier bullets.
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Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | .250 Savage |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.257 '' | 6.53 mm |
| Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.91'' | 48.56 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.52'' | 63.88 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 52939.6 psi | 3650 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.