.257 weatherby

[Rozman62]

A friend very versed in firearms and reloading told me that if you shoot alot stay away from the .257. He said the rifling can get shot out alot easier on a .257 due to the length of rifle twist that is being used. I have never heard this before and cannot confirm the validity. I am not trying to discourage you in making your decision. I would opt for the .25-06 myself. The ammo is more mainstream and far less expensive. If Marlin would ever start volume producing the XL7 in .25-06 you just might save yourself $75. This is my next gun. I am on multiple waiting lists.

[PortDawg]

In 1988 my uncle mounted a .257 wm barrel on an old 8mm mauser action and it was probably the most accurate rifle I ever saw. I remember that the rounds were pretty expensive though.

[WHITETAILFEVER]

My father bought the weatherby vangaurd chambered in the 257 and really loves it.he's a reloader and found a good load for it.i know he uses the barnes x triple shock in 100gr.he shoots 200yrds plus on a regular basis with sub-moa.but he paid alittle more for the sub-moa barrel and it was worth every penny more.

[Alaska]

Why go with a big 257 WBy suggest a 25WSSM very close to the same batt.......in good Win 70.......short action.

100 gr @ 3200 FPS

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[BlackbirdHiLL]

.257 throws 100 gr bullet out at 3525-3600 FPS

[Alaska]

Use to have 257 WBY.. but.....ammo cost to much.....brass cost too much......use too much powder.......barrel life is short ........not worth 200FPS to 300 FPS over the 25-06 or 25 WSSM.

Suggest the 25 WSSM...........

Or get a Encore Pro Hunter with the 28" Barrel in 25-06 you can get very close to the same Vel as the 257 WBy.