I was just wondering what they are worth, ruoghly when they were built, how do they shoot, what exactly is a 250-3000? My cousin has one that is in beautiful shape I may try to buy off from him if I can get some info on them. How accessable is ammo? Any other information is welcome. Thanks.
??'s on savage model 99 in 250-3000
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hickerx2
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Depends if its an original 99 or one of the newer remakes. 250-3000 is the first factory round to achieve 3000fps and is the basis for the 22-250. Its a very common chambering in the old 99's but in certain configurations can be worth a few $$.
Ammo is no problem. .257 bullets and brass is pretty easy to come by. They are an excellent deer rifle.
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Ammo is no problem. .257 bullets and brass is pretty easy to come by. They are an excellent deer rifle.
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hoginator204
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The Savage 99 is a Collectors gun with as many variations as Winchester model 70's. Any 250/3000 made prior to 1960 in twisted 1/14, after 1960 the 250/3000 was twisted 1/10 and handles 100 grain bullets and heavier.
Any great condition 250/3000 Savage model 99 for $1,000 is a good deal.
Hoggy
Any great condition 250/3000 Savage model 99 for $1,000 is a good deal.
Hoggy
Blackhawk43
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The 250-3000 Savage was introduced in 1914 in the model 1899, about 1920 the 18 was dropped and it became the model 99. Sometime after production of civilian guns resumed after world war II the 3000 was dropped and it was known as the 250 Savage. I have a couple 300 Savages but the 250 has always eluded me for some reason. The thing that I think is neat about the old Savages is the rotary magazine with the round counter on the left hand side of the gun. It was the first cartridge to exceed 3000 fps, this was with an 87 grain bullet.
hammerless99
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For information about 99's you should check out this forum: http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/forums/40/1/Savage_Collectors
My deer rifle is a 99f chambered in 300 Savage, it was my dads. I have learned alot about the different variations of this fine firearm from the folks at the 24HCF site.
My deer rifle is a 99f chambered in 300 Savage, it was my dads. I have learned alot about the different variations of this fine firearm from the folks at the 24HCF site.
MPFD
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Originally Posted By: hoginator204The Savage 99 is a Collectors gun with as many variations as Winchester model 70's. Any 250/3000 made prior to 1960 in twisted 1/14, after 1960 the 250/3000 was twisted 1/10 and handles 100 grain bullets and heavier.
Any great condition 250/3000 Savage model 99 for $1,000 is a good deal.
Hoggy
Which is ridiclous, cause they sold new for $99 at the hardware back in the day. I have been lusting after a 20" 250 savage in a model 99 with the brass rotary mag for a couple years now?
http://www.chuckhawks.com/savage_99.htm
Any great condition 250/3000 Savage model 99 for $1,000 is a good deal.
Hoggy
Which is ridiclous, cause they sold new for $99 at the hardware back in the day. I have been lusting after a 20" 250 savage in a model 99 with the brass rotary mag for a couple years now?
http://www.chuckhawks.com/savage_99.htm
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yotehunter57
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The Savage 250-3000 is a 25cal that shot at 3000fps. The hull is what is used for the 22-250. They necked the 250-3000 hull down to 22cal for velocity.
MRhinefield
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Since model 99's haven't been made since the 80's they're becoming hard to find, especially good unaltered ones.
The worth of your 99F depends on many factors including what the criteria of "very good condition" is. Guns are graded by percentage of overall factory original condition which includes what the condition of the wood, metal, blueing, sights, screws, butplate, case color hardening etc. is.
ANY alterations to the origional factory condition or model specifications such as adding sling swivels, drilling & tapping the receiver, changing butplates or adding recoil pads, changing sights, reblueing, redoing stock finishes etc. greatly detract from the value of the gun.
Also the model 99F was made as a pre-war takedown model from 1920-1942 and a post war solid frame model from 1955-1973. Value is almost twice as much for the pre-war model 99F takedown.
Adding more info or clos up picture will certainly help to value your 99.
The worth of your 99F depends on many factors including what the criteria of "very good condition" is. Guns are graded by percentage of overall factory original condition which includes what the condition of the wood, metal, blueing, sights, screws, butplate, case color hardening etc. is.
ANY alterations to the origional factory condition or model specifications such as adding sling swivels, drilling & tapping the receiver, changing butplates or adding recoil pads, changing sights, reblueing, redoing stock finishes etc. greatly detract from the value of the gun.
Also the model 99F was made as a pre-war takedown model from 1920-1942 and a post war solid frame model from 1955-1973. Value is almost twice as much for the pre-war model 99F takedown.
Adding more info or clos up picture will certainly help to value your 99.
Go to the site listed above, those guys are all over these 99s. Value is dependent on model and above all original condition. Extra holes whether scope mount or sling holes drop the value quick. The 250 is one of the higher valued chamberings so take a look at that site and give the guys a good description of your rifle including the boss code if it has one.
