Savage 99 250-300 t0 22-250

[375Win]

I've got a nice little Savage 99 Seriel #3587xx in 250-3000, it's not collectable , D&T'd, and stock shortenned. It's a Take Down Mod. The barrel is toast, it wasn't cared for. I'm thinking about rebarreling it into a solid frame 22-250 carbine for coyote hunting. Is that age reciever strong enough for factory 22-250 loads.

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375Win

[Eric in NC]

I would say no - especially on a takedown frame. Would think you would get case stretch and bolt setback issues pretty quick.

[Uncle Jack]

".....The barrel is toast"

How bad is it?

uj

[375Win]

It shoots 75gr into 2-3", 87's around 4" and 100gr bullets in 6-8". My other 99's do alot better.

375Win

[Eric in NC]

May be wear / slop in the threads. Takedowns usually aren't as accurate as solid frames.