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I have a gun similar to that setup. Its a Model 70 with a #4 Brux chambered in 7mm STW. Is was throated for the 168 grain bergers. It shoots well, I want something a little lighter.

Win7stw,

That sounds like one whale of a nice rifle. If you ever want to trade it off, PM me and I will start tossing trade bait ideas at you. I like your taste in rifle calibers. If I was going to practice enough to be competent past where I can shoot with the 257WBY's reach, a 7STW would be on my very short list of calibers to seriously consider. One of my favorite 7's for sure, and a hair faster than even my much loved 7mm Mashburn Super (my last fast 7.... so far! )

Good luck with your 257WBY build. I think you will enjoy the rifle quite a lot.

When the fun has run its course with mine, that's what I plan to do.

This one is a Broughton 1in10 with a 3.1 contour - no freebore.
I've only shot 100gr TSX in it with speeds around 3650. (R22)
With the Bansner stock, it balances just ahead of the action screw.

With a #3/flutes in an Edge, I'd say the balance should be pretty close to this one. Cut to 25" if you're worried about it.

Seems like most everybody that shoots 100s past 500 yards, then shoots a high BC 7mm bullet at the same distance, knows which is the cream of the crop afterwards

Pass a high BC 7mm pill started at 2,850-3,100fps and hold the fluff (as Stick would say).

Tanner

Tanner-
Some of us (me) are slow learners.

At least some catch on....others, not so much.....

The donor is a 7mm Rem Mag. It's a CDL that I won in a raffle last year. I already have an Stw and two rem mags. I have no need for four 7mm's so I want a 257. Of course I could go with the 26 Nosler.

Can't do much better than this... https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...atherby_Mark_V_ClassicMark_2#Post8784277

I can't see the pictures while I am at work. They block photobucket, anyway I am guessing the bolt is on the wrong side for me.

Seems like most everybody that shoots 168's past 500 yards, then shoots a high BC .338 bullet at the same distance, knows which is the cream of the crop afterwards

Pass a high BC .338 pill started at 2,850-3,100fps and hold the fluff.

Okay, do you enjoy shooting 300gr .338s started at 2900 in an 8lb scoped rifle? Maybe you're okay with carrying around 14-16lbs of gun around in Texas.

YOU can hold the fluff...grin

Tanner

Maybe you don't......but I sure do

9 twist Rem sporter contour 25" in an edge. Done.


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How about split the difference between the 257 and 7mm and go 264 win mag. Launch 100 bullets at warp speed or shoot 140s with high bc

Dat's a good idea.

The idea is to have fun...there is no down side

If you like warp speed, the 257 Roy(100's) and 7 STW(120's) are the cat's meow. 500 yds may be stretching the dream a little.

Noth'en like culling does at 300 watching their heads explode like watermelons.

Everyone likes to drive a corvette once!

How about a 6.5/257 Roy AI shooting 120's at 3650? Lots of guys have done it with tiny groups! Who gives a crap about 600 rounds of barrel life when you verify zero once a year, and only shoot on live animals, 450 yds and under!

I went #4 Rock fluted at 25" in an Edge fill and it balances well to me. It's near the lug naked, but should be around the front screw when I get the glass on. The stock is at Eddie's right now getting a CC job. Kiff reamer with a tight, but std free bore. If it comes close to the test target, I'll be pleased:

Yeah, I could never get by with that few either.

That is a beautiful gun!

I have a 10 twist Shilen that shoots 100-115 really well. Mine is a #4 contour which is heavier than what you are wanting but it's in a standard fill classic that balances well.