after 20 some years using a 257 Weatherby mag. rifles with my handloads and i do still prefer my Ruger #1 best with this cartridge ,have shot some nice bucks with this cartridge from 30 feet too a measured 700 yards with my biggest horned buck at 30 feet . son and i have killed many bucks out west and in my home state too it is just one heck of a antelope and deer cartridge ,all with my own handloads . last year started using Hammer bullets and Reloader 25 powder both the powder and the 103 gr. Hammer Hunter bullets have improved accuracy in my 257 Weatherby mag. rifles and so far worked well on deer and antelope too. my handloads have and will work past 500 yards if you have the right rifle ,good custom barrel and a long range good scope, so build a good custom rifle it makes a big difference. good luck,Pete53
