Favorite load for .250-3000?

[Bill in Oregon]

I have an older Savage Model 99 in this caliber with Lyman peep rear and 1:14 twist barrel. This gun has never been terribly accurate with 100-grain bullets, but does pretty well (with my eyes) with the87- and 90-grain slugs. A lot of new powders have come out since I last worked up loads for my 99, but is there anything better than Re15?

[3leggedturtle]

I've used H4895 and H335 with 75,87 and 90gr bullets. Havent chronoed them yet

[Old Savage]

I use 4064. Think, RL 15 is similar I believe.

[BigSky56]

RL15 is good powder has been my goto for the 250 & 300 am going to try RL17 on a re-barreled 99 1-10 twist 250 this summer when it comes back from the barrel maker will see how a #5 24" bbl will shoot with 87 and 120 gr speers. danny

[PaperPatch]

I have one with the 14" twist. 35 grains of IMR 4320, with either Hornady or Speer 87 grain bullets shoot extremely well. Winchester primer.

[guido4198]

Here's a coupla more options for you:
I've had good results with 100gn spitzers using 31gn IMR 3031. My best have been with H335 in the 32-33 gn range.

You might also want to try some cast bullet loads. With my eyes, and open sights..I find myself getting more enjoyment shooting cast rounds, offhand, out of my iron-sighted classics and holding the range to 50-75 yds or so.
Makes for a VERY pleasant day at the range.

[Doc.Holliday]

28 grains of IMR 4320 with a 100 grain bullet worked very well for me. I believe in some old manuals 4320 was listed as THE powder for their accuracy load which is of course not necessarily their highest velocity loading.

Doc.

[Old Savage]

That would seem to be quite below potential. 32.0 gr of 4064 which is a bit faster powder is good in the two I have loaded for.