The 250 Savage sure does not lack the power to take deer cleanly. I have shot many with the 700 Remington in 250 Savage. Its not trick to get 3000 fps with the 100 Grain Ballistic tip and it is deadly on deer out to 300 yards. I hunt on the prairie where shots are very often 200 yards or more. My wife and I have both used that 250 and have never lost a deer or even had one go more than 25 yards or so. I have used it side by side with the 257 Roberts, Darned if I can see much difference in performance. I also have one in the model 99 Savage. My Remington has a 24 inch barrel and although I didn't use many of them I have seen 3150 fps from the 100 grain X bullet.