maybe i missed something, but the only current 257 bob rifle i know of is the ruger m77 long action. that means to me the selling point of the 25-08 is 257 bob performance in a short action rifle. if i am wrong, then name one current short action rifle in 257 bob.
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This is the problem for me. I looked at a Hawkeye the other day and it was OK, (the trigger was downright fantastic) but I don't want the Bob in a long action.
The rifle that has been mentioned several times as a great match to the Bob is the Kimber 84M. However, here we go again with the 2.8" OAL restriction and I'm still not clear on what this would mean when loading longer bullets and trying to get close to the rifling.
I think Big_Redhead nails the only potential appeal of the .25 Souper, and that is counteracting the fears about stuffing the Bob into a short action (It's also not a stupid-looking cartridge like the WSSM.)
KS
