Looking for the shortest 100gr 25 caliber bullet for my 250 Savage. I know there are issues with stabilizing the longer bullets in this caliber do to the 1-14 twist. So who makes the shortest one?
Kelly

i`d call both Sieera and Speer and see what the lenght of their 100 gr flat base spitzers are. I am not sure but I believe one of these two is likely as short as you will get with out going to a RN style.

Nash I noticed tonight while loading some .257 Roberts that the Remington 100 gr. Core Lockts are very short yet they maintain a Spitzer profile. Just in case you are still looking.

Snellstrom, thanks. Ive tried the Speer 100gr, but was not happy with the results. Might have to try some Remingtons.

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short as you will get with out going to a RN style.

What range are you shooting at? Do you need a spitzer shape? A RN might work for you, and they are typically much shorter than a spitzer of the same weight.

LWD

Range would be under 200yds.

The RN would be a good option for 200 and under yd shots if you can find one. I no of no one at the pressent that makes them. There are 117/120 gr RN offerings out there but 100 will be difficult to obtain.
According to Speers # 13 manual, their 120 gr SP will work in the 250 Savage. The test rifle they used had the same 1/14 twist your has. I would try a couple different 100 gr bullets at various COL and see if I couldn`t get one to shoot. Actually the heavier ones will do on game at 200yds and may be a better choice in the long run.

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I no of no one at the pressent that makes them.

Good point. I just assumed someone made them!