Load data for .250 Savage + 87gr Speer Hot-Cor
The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N140.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.912 in / 48.56 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.515 in / 63.88 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 52,939 PSI / 3,650 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.912 in / 48.56 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.515 in / 63.88 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 52,939 PSI / 3,650 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.257 | 87gr | Hot-Cor
Cartridge:.250 Savage load data
Case Length (L3):1.912" | 48.6 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.267" | 6.8 mm
Case Capacity:45.5 gow | 2.95 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):52,939 psi | 3,650 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:14.5
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Community Loads for .250 Savage + 87gr Speer Hot-Cor
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.0 gr | 2.465" | — | 2380 fps | ••• | |
| 41.0 gr | 2.465" | — | 2685 fps | ••• | |
| 30.5 gr | 2.465" | — | 2786 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3022 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2914 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3213 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2743 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3048 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2802 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2975 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2856 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3122 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2994 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2722 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3033 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.515" | 24.0" | 2871 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2625 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2926 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2717 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3012 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2828 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3004 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2927 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 2722 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.465" | — | 3033 fps | ••• | |
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