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Kitch, Buy, shoot, and enjoy!! There are few calibers I wanted that I at least haven't give a try in one rifle or more.. A very satisfactory feeling..


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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.


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Originally Posted by Kentucky_Windage
Originally Posted by JPro
I think of the .257wby strictly as a hunting rifle


Yes, and a fine one it is.


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I reckon it's easy for me to say,if only because I got 'em all.

There's NO [bleep] way I'd go L/A less a real GOOD series of reasons,especially wearin' a belt. .257" boolits sure as schit ain't it,nor close. A 22" 243AI will slap it [bleep] silly,in all regards.

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Just don't shoot it so much - just use it to kill stuff.


Barrels are made to be shot out, and cutting down on shooting to keep a barrel around is just silly.

If a guy wants to run a barrel burner, he just has to live with the consequences. If having to rebarrel every couple years is not agreeable, buy a 308 and be merry.


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Originally Posted by Boxer
I reckon it's easy for me to say,if only because I got 'em all.

There's NO [bleep] way I'd go L/A less a real GOOD series of reasons,especially wearin' a belt. .257" boolits sure as schit ain't it,nor close. A 22" 243AI will slap it [bleep] silly,in all regards.

Hint.


I know you much prefer .243's to .25 cal. offerings but how do you feel about 6.5's? They seem to have the best of all worlds in regards to recoil, BC, and long range performance, no? I'm specifically wondering about the Creedmoor. A buddy has one and he claims it's the end all be all.

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Talking strictly RIFLES - there's nothing in the WBY lineup that would make me chose it over another.

Talking CARTRIDGES - the 257 might interest me but it wouldn't be near the top of my list for a long while (lots of others first).


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Kitch - I'm not clear from your posts if you were primarily interested in Weatherby rifles or just a Wby rifle chambered in .257


Mostly it was because of the .257. I don't need/want anything larger like the .300. We all have rifles in whose calibers weren't intended for mostly bench shooting. I have those calibers like the .270 Winchester and 45-70 but, they're still fun to shoot. We're going to be at the range a lot more than in the fields so,if I want to spend a few hours at the range banging paper targets I take the Sako .222 but, more often than not the .270 gets a ride along as well, either the modern one or the pre-64 version.

I guess I wasn't thinking when considering the .257 Weatherby knowing how I like to shoot 20-40 rounds at the range with most any caliber I bring. I'd say it would get rather hot with 20 rounds in about 30-45 minutes.


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I still see the 257wby as a niche rifle, not much of an all-rounder. It's good for quick shots at hastily-estimated ranges inside of 500yds, as that's really the only advantage to the lazerbeam trajectory with .400-420BC 100-grain game bullets at 3,650fps+. In almost any other scenario, there are more sensible options that likely require less powder and less barrel length.


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Originally Posted by AH64guy
If you have a need for the capabilities of the .257 Weatherby, why not shoot it?

I agree with PG, shoot until it's time to replace, and enjoy the caliber. Protecting the barrel is done by proper care, not by sitting in the closet. You don't park a truck to save on oil changes...

I'm in the same .257 lust, and waiting on the deal to be made.

............+1.......To the OP! If you want a 257 Bee, then get one and don`t worry about any potential lack of round count down the barrel. Speedsters like the 257 Bee and other speedy cartridges do have certain drawbacks with barrel life being one of them. Just buy one, enjoy it, and let the barrel life chips fall where they may.



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Magnum reach without the typical magnum recoil. Nice to be able to stay in the scope as the target drops out of it. The Death Ray comes with a barrel life price, which I'm fine with. My Mark V ultralite is my all time favorite rifle.

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Originally Posted by TATELAW
Originally Posted by Kentucky_Windage
Originally Posted by JPro
I think of the .257wby strictly as a hunting rifle


Yes, and a fine one it is.


+1


Some of even like to shoot -- gasp! -- 120 gr. Partitions!


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Kitch - I'm not clear from your posts if you were primarily interested in Weatherby rifles or just a Wby rifle chambered in .257


Mostly it was because of the .257. I don't need/want anything larger like the .300. We all have rifles in whose calibers weren't intended for mostly bench shooting. I have those calibers like the .270 Winchester and 45-70 but, they're still fun to shoot. We're going to be at the range a lot more than in the fields so,if I want to spend a few hours at the range banging paper targets I take the Sako .222 but, more often than not the .270 gets a ride along as well, either the modern one or the pre-64 version.

I guess I wasn't thinking when considering the .257 Weatherby knowing how I like to shoot 20-40 rounds at the range with most any caliber I bring. I'd say it would get rather hot with 20 rounds in about 30-45 minutes.


This screams for something easier to get along with.

With accuracy on paper targets being the primary goal, a heavier rifle chambered for 6 PPC or something along those lines seems on order.

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The real secret to long barrel life is to have lots of rifles.




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Slidellkid - good advice you've given out. I treat my 257 Bee like a vintage wine, to be enjoyed and not guzzled. Want high round count then get a beater something or other. Otherwise, use your "hot rod" wisely. Homesteader.

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Not a big fan of wby rifles but love the cartridges ..speed comes at a price. Don't over heat it and it will last longer.

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I haven't read the entire thread, in particular comments from a few on ignore, but will say I have had really good luck with Mark Vs in general and really like the .257 in particular. The .257 Weatherby is point and click out to 400, which covers my hunting. My most regretted rifle sales have been Weatherbys, which is why I am again in the market for a .257 Mark V. All have been accurate, too. Also, No need to shoot a .257 WM too much if you have lower intensity rifles also.

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They make barrels everyday. Weatherby's are turds IMO. YMMV.

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