I recently acquired a Contender barrel in 250 Savage and was wondering if any of you have any experience with this caliber in a Contender. I could use some suggestions on bullet weights/brands etc. Is there any particular powder that works well or better than others?

Thanks

Never had one but know it is one you need to be careful so as not to overstress your contender. Do some good research.
Like to hear reports on how you do. I think id like it. Have fun.

I sold an XP-100 in 250 Savage a few months ago, that I'd owned for nearly 20 years. Although it would stand higher pressures, I loaded it on the mild side (that would be satisfactory for Contenders) because of its superb accuracy with that load. I used H-4895 and 100 gr. Hornady spire points, with CCI BR-2 primers. It was a perfect pronghorn and deer gun, but I also took animals as heavy as 500 lbs. with it.

Kyode,

I have an MGM Encore in 25 Souper (25-308) and use a load very similar to 500WE. 100 gr. Rem SPIL, Barnes 100 gr TTSX, WLR primer, and IMR-4895 and AA2520 powders. I have not pushed the "envelope" and have had excellent accuracy. The loads have accounted for a number of antelope, mulies, and whitetails.

Doc