Well said Jeff.
I bought my .257 just shortly after ruger was manufacturing the MKII. Even then Not once did I give a thought to it being "dead" commercially, did not matter cause I 'roll my own'. If I had to buy factory stuff all the time..... I would be just as upset as the person you give that very good rebuttal too
I read how good the cartridge performed having a slight edge on the 6mm counterparts, be the game ground squirrels or spike elk. I have an Uncle who killed all game Montana had to offer shy of moose, woofs and Grizz bears. So when I had a chance to by a rifle so chambered, I did.
Over the years the light rifle has flawlessly slain a small heard of deer between me and my family members, the wives first bear, coyotes WAY out across the timothy and stubble fields. I do take it elk hunting on occasion, I have just not had THAT rifle in my arms when the opportunity has arose.
I can say first hand the 257 Roberts is not dead, its LEATHAL.
