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One of my local shops has this poor 99% MKII on the rack for weeks now in 257Roberts. I have always been intrigued by the caliber - some say it can be finicky. But, I have so much faith in my 270's I see only a duplication of performance for the most part. A caliber for whitetail from a treestand? An occasional coyote? Am I missing something?
My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.
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Yes, you�re missing a fine cartridge!
I picked up a used 22� Ruger M77 in .257 Roberts a few years back (3?) and mounted a used Leupold Vari-X III 4.5-14 on top. It has become my favorite bolt gun.
75g V-MAX @ 3600fps = coyote @ 480 yards, many at shorter distances, and many prairie dogs
115g TSX @ 3013fps
120g A-Frame @ 2947fps
It�s all good, don't delay!
Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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Get it if the price is right!
You won't be sorry.
Less recoil, flat shooting and shoots a variety of wt bullets well.
I think I was getting 3300 out of mine with 87 gr? If I recall... I'll have to check!
Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
When your ship comes in. ... make sure you are willing to unload it.
PAYPAL, sucks and I will never use them again. I recommend you do the same.
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Yes, you�re missing a fine cartridge! Well said!!!
I don't eat anything that didn't have a mother.
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Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69
Pro-Constitution.
LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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You will love it. It is one of the cartridges that my safe will not be without.
"The number one problem with America is, a whole lot of people need shot, and nobody is shooting them."
-Master Chief Hershel Davis
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I have two and another one being built as we speak. The 257 is my personal favorite for deer hunting and it can handle a wide range of shooting chores.
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I had one and let it go while "thinning the herd". Probably will have another someday. It's just to nice a cartridge not to try! Low recoil, very effective, flatter shooting than most people realize - and a classic in my book.
Thinking about converting an old Spanish Mauser to the Bob someday just because I can.
I say go for it!
Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about.
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Bob will do a lot of yeoman duty on big game in the hands of a proficient shooter. It is a friend of the handloader, or vice versa if you prefer. It is surreal as a low volume of fire varmint rifle if you aren't concerned with pelt damage. The cartridge is NOT finicky to load, but is underloaded by modern standards at the factories. Manuals list a number of loadings with bullets in the 75-87 grain range up into the 3400+ fps realm. Bullets in the 100-120 range may nibble up into the 3000 fps range, certainly in the lighter side of that spread.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Wow, showed up to post my own thread about the .257 and found this on the front page. I ran across a Browning A-bolt with the pre-93 fluted style bolt with a nice vari-x iii 2.5-8 on it. Sounds like I need to go pick it up tomorrow.
Any factory ammo favorites with premium bullets? I don't reload. Thx, Q
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I found a Mountain Rifle (LA) and rebarreled it in 257R. I like it! ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/2439candace/257-1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/2439candace/257Roberts.jpg)
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SuperCub -
Nice! I'd show pics of the clays we broke at 500 yards a couple weeks back, but, well, they're broke...
Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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You guys are makin' me wish I still had mine. Sold it to buy 25-06. Sold 25-06 and built 6-06, ....awww, forget it---2MG
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Federal's 120 grain Partitions work just fine...
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
ALDO LEOPOLD
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I really enjoy my .257 Rbts. Small deer and varmints with 100 gr and 115 gr. Partitions for everything else. I have found very few weights and/or loads that didn't shoot well. Even factory stuff. Go for it.
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One of my local shops has this poor 99% MKII on the rack for weeks now in 257Roberts. I have always been intrigued by the caliber - some say it can be finicky. But, I have so much faith in my 270's I see only a duplication of performance for the most part. A caliber for whitetail from a treestand? An occasional coyote? Am I missing something? If you can get the .257 Roberts, by all means do so. Its a wonderful round. I'm still kicking myself for selling mine <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Not one of my stellar moments for sure <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> HBB
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I have two Bobs. The older one has filled the deer tag over 30 times. The newer one is a lighter weight rifle. Both are Rugers. Neither one is a target rifle, both are accurate enough for deer or predators. Neither one kicks as hard as my 30-06.
The round is simply pleasant to shoot. Think of a 243 or 6mm Rem that can use heavier bullets.
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Too bad the barrel is only 22" or you could re-chamber to 25-06 and have a meaningful 25 caliber. Not much to be gained with a 22' 25-06.
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I ain't gonna say a word.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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My 22" 25-284 ain't gonna say anything,nor will my 24" 25-06AI............................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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