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Lindcott Armory

Rifle · SAAMI standardized

.250-3000 Savage

Savage's landmark cartridge, the first commercial load to achieve 3,000 fps.

Caliber
0.2571″ · 6.53 mm
Introduced
1920
Case
Rimmed
Primary use
Hunting
Status
Discontinued

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VelocityBeing verified
EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains87 · 100 gr
Identity
Introduced
1920
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Charles Newton / Savage Arms
Manufacturer
Savage Arms
Standard
SAAMI standardized
Status
Discontinued
Availability
Collector
Build
Case capacity
45 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:10
Primer
Boxer Large Rifle
Case type
Rimmed
Pressure & range
Max pressure
45,000 psi
Eff. range
300 yd
Recoil
10–14 ft·lb

Introduced by Savage Arms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .250-3000 Savage — an obsolete/collector cartridge.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

SAAMI · approximate
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 6.530.257 ~
Neck ⌀ 7.250.285 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 10.520.414 ~
Shoulder angle 26.5°— ✓
Base ⌀ 11.880.468 ✓
Rim ⌀ 12.010.473 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.240.049 ✓
Neck length 6.960.274 ≈
Case length 48.561.912 ✓
Overall length 58.932.320 ~

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .250-3000 Savage is highlighted below.

Factory loads

Verification

Being verified

Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.

Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory

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Firearms chambered in .250-3000 Savage

11 models in the database chamber .250-3000 Savage. Browse all →

Savage Arms Model 99ASavage Arms Model 99 308 WinSavage Arms Model 99RSSavage Arms Model 1920 250-3000 SavageSavage Arms Model 99 250-3000 Savage 22-inchSavage Arms Savage Model 99RS .250-3000Savage Arms Model 99 .250-3000 InterwarSavage Model 99 300 SavageSavage Arms 99A .250-3000 Savage 22-inchSavage Arms Model 99 .303 SavageSavage Arms Model 1899 303 Savage

Connected reference

FirearmsFirearms in .250-3000 Savage

History

Introduced by Savage Arms in 1915, named for its milestone 3,000 fps muzzle velocity. Designed by Charles Newton, it was the first commercial cartridge to achieve that benchmark. Set a high-velocity standard that influenced American sporting cartridge development for decades.

FAQs

What twist rate does .250-3000 Savage use?
.250-3000 Savage typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .250-3000 Savage?
.250-3000 Savage uses a 0.2571″ (6.53 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .250-3000 Savage still in production?
.250-3000 Savage is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
What is .250-3000 Savage used for?
.250-3000 Savage is primarily used for hunting.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 17 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →