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I'm left handed so finding a gun in a chamber I want is getting harder all the time. I've been thinkin of getting a LH Model 700 and rebarreling it to a .257 weatherby when someone told me a 6mm-06 would be just as effective, but cheaper to reload. As i don't know much about either, i'ld like to get a few opinions on here.
I'm going to be using it out west, on mule deer, antelope, and possibly a big horn in a couple years. Thanks

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I'd sure stick with the .257 of the two you mention, and the use you intend. I'm not shot with the 6mm bore size, though many are, for big game. If you insist on the 6mm 06, you might look at the .240 Weatherby as it's about the same thing.

Since you are cooking this up from scratch, I'd consider moving up to the .270 Weatherby. Same case as the .257, lots more punch with heavier bullets, easy to shoot, nearly as flat as .257.

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If you can afford an out of state bighorn hunt, the difference in reloading costs should not be on the radar screen. I feel your pain in the lefthanded realm. A lefthanded 270 restocked would fill the bill nicely.

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Why would it need to be restocked?

I'd get the .257 Weatherby.


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Because factory tupperware sucks. I concur on the 257. The numbers are real.

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The 6-06 should burn about 8-10 grains less powder. I don't think you can buy factory 6-06 brass. You have to make it. I paid $26/20 for weatherby brass, which is a lot, but I decided that I wanted correct headstamp. Some on the board here have made .257 brass out of .264 Win or 7mm rem brass and report good results. (the neck will be shorter than spec, but that shouldn't hurt anything. The weatherby brass has long necks to begin with.) .257 brass made from either will need to be fire formed, but fire forming loads generally perform just fine.

Should you decide to sell your rifle, it will likely be easier to sell a .257 as it is a factory round, albeit not a very common one. Should you take a reloading hiatus, lose your ammo, or pass the rifle on to someone who doesn't reload, factory ammo can be bought for the .257. It isn't cheap, but it's available. Remington was supposed to be making .257 ammo, but I haven't seen any. All ammo maker makers have been running behind since the ammo salesman in chief was elected, so maybe that's why. If rem ever starts making ammo, they should start selling brass as well, making it a lot cheaper.

If you're all that concerned about being practical, just get a 25-06 or a 270 win.


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Of those two I would pick the .257, but have you considered the .25-06? It is right on the heels of the .257 without the high cost of Weatherby brass. I make .25-06 brass from .270 cases from a friend who doesn't reload. Weatherby brass costs as much as loaded .270 or .30-06.

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Originally Posted by MagMarc
Because factory tupperware sucks. I concur on the 257. The numbers are real.


As do all plastic stocks. That's why God created trees.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/left-Hand/


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I was gonna say that God didn't create abortion, but then I remembered he created you.


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If you ackley improve you're 25-06, it will be nipping at the heels of the weatherby. You can still shoot off the shelf 25-06 ammo in it.


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I'd run a 257 Roy, whilst we are on the subject.


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Somedays this is almost as good as comedy central. Go .257 and don't look back. If possible, try the 7 rem mag w/ 120 gr. pills. 26" bbl will let em' scream. It's not as kewl as the Roy, but it's easier to fund and find.

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One of my old bosses was fond of saying,"Opinions are like A-H____, everybody has one!" I have all of the above chamberings
25-06, 257 Roy and 6mm-06, and being a true rifle loonie I love them all. That said there is a real POWER difference as you step up to the 257 Roy as a 120 Partition at 3400 really allows a good shot to go after larger game. The 6mm-06 and 257 Roy will both be better served with a 26" barrel, my 6mm-06 does 3660 with a 85 TSX while I get 3670 with the 100 TSX in the 257 Wby.This means more blast and kick, but not too much recoil.I think the 25 calibers with their heavier bullets allow you to go beyond the whitetail, small muley level to the 400-500 lb animals with the surgical precision these rounds allow, proper application of premium projectiles... NICE!

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Funny you mention that, The gun i'm thinkin of buying to do this with, is a left hand 7mm Rem Mag, because it has the magnum bolt face...Might keep it for a while. By the way I already have a 270wsm A-Bolt. I've just always wanted a 257 until this other round was brought to my attention.

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LJ don't shoot the donor, you may never get the Roy out of it! wink

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LJ your thought on the 7 mag was exactly my plan! Take MagMarc's advice. The 7 has stayed and am now looking for the 257 Wby. Shooting the donor only increases the cost of the project.

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If you want the best and going to build, then go with the 25 STW , this is one of the best long cal i have used . Rel 25 and the 100 gr Barnes TSX . 25 STW is about as flat a shooter as you can build and kills deer on the spot.


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