Fudd Friday: The .250-3000 Walked So The .243 Could Fly

Summary

This article delves into the history of the .250-3000 cartridge, designed by Charles Newton and introduced by Savage Arms in 1915. It was notable as the first commercial cartridge to claim a 3,000 fps velocity, initially achieved with an 87-grain bullet, and became a popular choice for whitetail hunting, particularly in Savage Model 1899 and Model 99 lever-action rifles.