The .257 Rob AI is basically a .25 Creedmoor.
250AI
I wish I had gone with the 250AI over the 257Rob as it fits well in a short action.
In all practical sense, the 6.5CM is better than both.
Having owned rifles chambered in 250AI and 25 Souper, I'd take the 25 Souper all day, every day, over any other short action 0.257" cartridge.
The 6.5 CM is more practical than any short action 0.257" or any other 0.264" cartridge.
260Remguy,
In today's world, I have to agree with you, but how much of that "truth" is due to the standard twist on the cartridge and the wonderful variety of bullets available in .264 to take advantage of that twist? I like to imagine a .257 Ai with a fast twist barrel and the right bullets to take advantage of it. Though a lot of folks have killed elk well with the 6.5 Creedmoor, I tend not to think of it as an "elk+" cartridge. So if we just think about "deer-", I think that imaginary .257 AI world I described above would be pretty awesome.
Just my two bits. I love my .257 Roberts, and I love my 6.5 Creedmoor. Just a thought game.
Rex
