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I have come into a 257 Roberts built on a VZ-24 action. It just came with a few cases though, and I need brass. Which, of course, is pretty tough to find right now.
You can find some Nosler at around $65-80/50 a few places. Kind of spendy for my tastes, but will do it if I have to. Gunbroker has a bit here and there, but I don't really care for the auctions/waiting/bidding thing. Once again, I will do it if I need to though. I could form it down from 7x57, but since I have two 7x57's in the safe I really would rather not go that route. What are some other options? Anyone know of some Remington or Winchester in stock somewhere? Form from something different? I don't have to have a bunch for this rifle, 50 would do, I would prefer to have 100 though.
Options?
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I have come into a 257 Roberts built on a VZ-24 action. It just came with a few cases though, and I need brass. Which, of course, is pretty tough to find right now.
You can find some Nosler at around $65-80/50 a few places. Kind of spendy for my tastes, but will do it if I have to. Gunbroker has a bit here and there, but I don't really care for the auctions/waiting/bidding thing. Once again, I will do it if I need to though. I could form it down from 7x57, but since I have two 7x57's in the safe I really would rather not go that route. What are some other options? Anyone know of some Remington or Winchester in stock somewhere? Form from something different? I don't have to have a bunch for this rifle, 50 would do, I would prefer to have 100 though.
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I believe I can help. I have quite a bit of new Remington and could spare 50 rounds. Send me a PM.
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Put SPS on your speed dial. They don't have any, but check that site often. http://www.shootersproshop.com/shooters-pro-shop/reloading/bullets.htmlAsk on the Classifieds, sometimes someone has some. Google for once fired, etc. MidwayUSA, check with them and if N/A, click the "to be notified" button. I found mine along the way, Gotta be persistant and patient. DF
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I saw some in the classifieds last night. You might try there.
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It looks like Butch has some and can help me out. I'll keep my eye out those other places though and try to pick some more up here and there as I can.
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If you run across any 6mm Remington brass, pick it up. A pass through a sizing die and it is good to go.
Jim
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It is in a Priority box to JTPinTX and he will have it on Thursday.
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And congratulations to you, JT.
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Yes, he sure helped me out and I appreciate it, no doubt!
I'll keep my eye out for some more but this will get me rolling in the meantime.
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If you run across any 6mm Remington brass, pick it up. A pass through a sizing die and it is good to go.
Jim Wouldn't 6.5X55 brass be close enuff-- when you size it down to 257--it should grow longer ?? Worth checking out. Jerry
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I thought I saw WW 6mm Rem brass online on Cabela's web site this morning. Worth a look.
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If you run across any 6mm Remington brass, pick it up. A pass through a sizing die and it is good to go.
Jim Wouldn't 6.5X55 brass be close enuff-- when you size it down to 257--it should grow longer ?? Worth checking out. Jerry 6.5x55 is a different ball game. It isn't a 2mm short 6.5x57.
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If you run across any 6mm Remington brass, pick it up. A pass through a sizing die and it is good to go.
Jim Wouldn't 6.5X55 brass be close enuff-- when you size it down to 257--it should grow longer ?? Worth checking out. Jerry 6.5x55 is a different ball game. It isn't a 2mm short 6.5x57. 6.5x55 case rim is slightly larger, often requires a special shell holder instead of the usual RCBS #3. DF
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You can always buy factory 257 Roberts ammo if need be.
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Yes, he sure helped me out and I appreciate it, no doubt!
I'll keep my eye out for some more but this will get me rolling in the meantime. How many pieces and what brand did you get?
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50 cases, RP, is what he sold me Paul.
Local Gun Shop has a box of 100 grain Remington factory loads I may buy to get 20 more cases.
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PM me your address and I'll send you 50 more RP.
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6.5x55 case rim is slightly larger, often requires a special shell holder instead of the usual RCBS #3.
DF
D F - Yes & No. I had to get a #2 shell holder for my Swede BUT others reported they use #3. I'm 'guessing' here, it may be in the brand of brass. If you run across any 6mm Remington brass, pick it up. A pass through a sizing die and it is good to go.
Jim I have a 6mm R & 6.5X55 and the cases look SO similar. I haven't measured the exact diff but they ARE very close. Jerry
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Sounds like your set but if you want the best I think it is worthwhile to neck down RWS brass in 6.5x57 or Lapua in 7x57.
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