I think in JB's comparison of the 7mm-08 and 7x57, the same argument could be made (and has) regarding the 257 and 25-308. I fully modern short 25 without the history (good or bad) of the 257. With a false reputation of low velocity loads, long action required, long throats, the 25-308 would benefit from a fresh start.
Occasionally you would see a factory 257 in a long action, don't know why the did this.
