Outside edge to outside edge - .257", yes, I agree that's about the best way to measure this group! You are ONLY making me want a .250 Savage even worse......

I have a buddy who owns one made by Cascade Arms. The action and magazine are just exactly a perfect fit for the Winchester 100-grain factory load. It has an 18" barrel, and is stocked with a Mannlicher-style forend of the nicest figuredwalnut. Light, tastefuls croll engraving on the small-ring receiver, floorplate & near the muzzle. (Too nice a rifle to take into the woods!!)

Ayeee CHEEWOWAHH! I just looked on Auction Arms to see if they had one! They've got a Rem 700 .250 just like yours, and already have 52 bids on it!! Guess that caliber is popular!!