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Post by jakesmith1995 on Dec 18, 2022 14:44:21 GMT -5
Well I got it done in pa this year got my 1st deer a mid size doe 20 yards away with my 257 weatherby with my hand loads 100 grain ballistic tip with 71.5 grains of imr 7828 velocity 3530 fps 26 inch barrel vanguard sporter dropped her like a ton of bricks love the 257 weatherby anyone else here use a 257
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Post by jims on Dec 18, 2022 18:11:47 GMT -5
That would be more than adequate on a doe of that size at that range. Glad to see you got that first deer. Next up for you a buck I am sure.
I have a rifle with a .257 bullet but it is a 25-06 and even that is a bit overbore.
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Post by jakesmith1995 on Dec 18, 2022 22:05:37 GMT -5
That would be more than adequate on a doe of that size at that range. Glad to see you got that first deer. Next up for you a buck I am sure. I have a rifle with a .257 bullet but it is a 25-06 and even that is a bit overbore. Yes it is a little bit much but my late grandfather loved the 257 never got to meet him So I got it in memory of him |
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Post by mike on Dec 18, 2022 22:50:50 GMT -5
Congratulations on your first deer, very exciting. And the emotions and pride of doing it with your grandfather's favorite rifle will be your memory for life. Enjoy the bounty in future meals.
The closest I get to your 257 Weatherby is a 25 WSSM, sweet little gun, too bad it went extinct a long time ago. I hand-load like you so I'm good as long as I have brass.
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Post by gd357 on Dec 19, 2022 23:38:44 GMT -5
Good job on your first deer! Thats always a BIG moment in a hunter's life. Very cool, happy to hear about your success. Love the 25s... I use a 25-06, but it's an underrated caliber. Since you're reloading, you may want to try out some 115 or 120 grain partitions. Maybe a 110 grain accubond. They'll hold up a little better at higher velocities. You don't want the whole thing in burger before it's gutted. LOL  |
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Post by 71yella2 on Dec 20, 2022 11:40:42 GMT -5
Congratulations, and as GD said you should try going to the heavier bullets that's where it really has the advantage on the 25-06. I have a 257 Roberts AI, 25-06 and a 257wby and I use 117sst in all three. I like speed as much as anybody but the 100 gr were intending for the non AI Roberts I believe. Now if you're going after pronghorn out west then you have the rocket launcher already figured out.
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Post by jakesmith1995 on Dec 22, 2022 18:58:48 GMT -5
Good job on your first deer! Thats always a BIG moment in a hunter's life. Very cool, happy to hear about your success. Love the 25s... I use a 25-06, but it's an underrated caliber. Since you're reloading, you may want to try out some 115 or 120 grain partitions. Maybe a 110 grain accubond. They'll hold up a little better at higher velocities. You don't want the whole thing in burger before it's gutted. LOL picked up some 115s last night |
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Post by gd357 on Dec 23, 2022 14:55:21 GMT -5
I think you'll be happy with how they perform.  |
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Post by billc on Dec 25, 2022 18:13:10 GMT -5
I hunt with a 257 Roberts Ackley Improved. 120 gr Sierria HPBT Game King, IMR4320 at 2950 fps. CZ 550 action 1:8 Brux barrel. I love the 25s.
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