Not sure what you’re planning on shooting with your 257 Kimber. I’d prefer either a 250 Savage or 250 Savage AI if I had plans on using it on deer.
I’ve had 223’s, 222’s, 204’s and a 7mm TCU.
I’ve been off and on looking for a fireball or a 222 Rem Mag. They would be in my eyes varmint cartridges. The TCU was only used on steel targets, I suppose it’d work on whitetails, IDK - not my first choice though.

If you’re planing to use it in an AR platform consider an AR built for 308 sized cartridges.

Love the 25 caliber cartridges.

Last edited by Bugger; 03/15/23.

I prefer classic.
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