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I've had a standard grade .257 Roberts from 1949 for several years. It has pretty good wood for a standard grade, and I always liked it.
This spring I bought a Super Grade .257 Roberts. As I rationalized that purchase I convinced myself that I would probably have to sell the standard grade. I mean, who needs multiple pre-64 model 70s in .257 Roberts?
Last Friday I decided to take the standard grade to the range on our property. I would shoot it one final time and then start the process of selling it. It has always shot the Nosler factory load (110 grain Accubonds) well, so that's what I took with me.
I had a bunch of other stuff to shoot. When I finally got around to shooting the standard grade Roberts, the first group was between 5/8" and 3/4" at 100 yards, slightly more than an inch above the bulls-eye. I stared at that for about three seconds and decided I would be a fool to sell that rifle.
I mean, who needs multiple pre-64 model 70s in .257 Roberts? I guess that would be me.
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yes i understand i have 1- 257 Roberts in a Winchester model 70 1940`s ,1 - Ruger 77- 257 Roberts , 1 -Nazi mauser 257 Roberts ,1 - Remington 30 express 257 Roberts custom , 1 FN Mauser custom 257 Roberts , 5 - Ruger #1`s 257 Roberts , family ladies and grandkids total of 5 use these rifles and soon they all get each one . it has been much easier for them with the same cartridge ,less confusing , safer too and we all know recoil is low too. they did shoot 3 deer this year with them too using my handloads with a 75 gr. Hammer bullet. Pete53
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LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
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I've owned several Pre'64 .257 Roberts including a Super Grade and a custom barreled Featherweight. I enjoyed them all while I owned them, my current .257 Roberts is a 1949 vintage FN Mauser. I'm starting to reload for it and it will be my back up rifle for a '24 Kentucky whitetail hunt.
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I no longer own a 257 Bob but will find one in a model 70 someday. As to your "multiple rifles" in the same caliber, I would ask "Who needs nine 300 H&H's"? I guess I am that guy. If you find a rifle or caliber that you like and can afford it, buy them and enjoy them!
I am always looking for factory wood stocks!
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I shoot my 1949 model 70 constantly. I enjoy the low recoil and good accuracy. I haven’t found the perfect load, but I have tried a bunch of combinations. My 25 y/o killed a whitetail with my only Roberts this year at my request. I only shoot paper and coyote any more.
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The only thing better than one Model 70 is more Model 70’s!!
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The only thing better than one Model 70 is more Model 70’s!! Agreed Glad you’re keeping it!
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Pete, what’s your fav load for the 75 gr Hammer bullet? How did it group and can you report on terminal performance?
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