Got one, guy gave me a bag of new Remington brass and some once fired stuff and bullets. Im looking at the rifle and components and im thinking to myself what in the world would i use this for or use it on. I kinda dont get it. Ive used a 308win a lot and cant really find a role where the 257 might be advantageous or hold some reason to use it. My location is out west but is not open country but rather timbered logging country and brush. Hardly the place where the deer and antelope play. Last year i had a large Bighorn ram living 40 yards from my door but im not a sheep hunter and he wasnt susposed to be living there. Same with mtn goats.
Anyway i was wondering what folks use them for since the 308 win is usually far more common, hucks heavier missles as does the 270. Not saying its bad or junk. I just dont get it.
It’s sort of a 3/4 scale .270Win on the x57 case. What’s not to like ?
Less recoil, Fits in a SA , But might be better in a LA, there’s the enigma !
Newer higher BC bullets require a tighter twist and longer magazine / action.
I think a .25’06 will handle the heavier high BC bullets with a bit more authority without sacrificing the extra LA magazine length.
What’s the point fartin’ around squeezing them into a SA ?
Last edited by 338Rules; 03/12/21. Reason: Clarity of confusion
