Kitch - I'm not clear from your posts if you were primarily interested in Weatherby rifles or just a Wby rifle chambered in .257. It's not like that's the only choice available, especially if you primarily punch holes in paper. Weatherby loonies like Weatherby rifles, be they in standard or Wby Mag chamberings. I recently tested one of the new VG Series 2 Back Country rifles in 30-06 and fell in love with it. I needed another 30-06 like I needed a hole in the head, but I bought this one anyway. It shoots tiny little groups, looks great, is lightweight and -- wonder of wonders -- Weatherby finally listened and started putting decent triggers on the Vanguards. You could do far worse, regardless of chambering.
