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I am going to be loading some .257 Roberts ammo for an upcoming whitetail trip, I have on hand 100gr. Noslers, Partition, Accu-Bond and Ballistic Tip. Which would be be your choice, shots will be 100 yards or so.
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Whichever is more accurate. (Bet the Accubond is 110gr)
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Accubonds are the best of both worlds..
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Accubonds are 110gr., accuracy by a slight edge is the Ballistic Tip. Any difference in performance on game?
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I'll pick, the Partition if your shots are going to be close.
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Go with 110 Accubonds. I use them in 257 Wby and 25-06’s
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What speed are you getting?
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You can never go wrong with partitions
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I use a lot of 100gr. NBT's with H4350 in my Ruger M77 MKII for deer and pigs with no complaints; several youngsters were introduced to big game hunting with this rifle and load. I could use the 100gr. NPT and probably not detect any difference in performance on game. Good luck this fall.
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In general, a 100 grain bullet works best in 25 caliber rifles with 1 in 10" twist. My 95 year old shooting buddy loves 25 caliber rifles, and he says 100 grainers are the way to go. I can't argue with his 70 years of experience. In my old 25-06 the 100 grain Partitions shot bug holes at max charges. My current 25 caliber rifles with 10" twist are a 250 Savage and a 257 Roberts. 100 grainers shoot best of all game bullets in those, too.
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I am going to be loading some .257 Roberts ammo for an upcoming whitetail trip, I have on hand 100gr. Noslers, Partition, Accu-Bond and Ballistic Tip. Which would be be your choice, shots will be 100 yards or so. I shot the 110gr AB's for a few seasons and was not that impressed with penetration. Switched to 100grE-Tips and they are mean indeed. Of your picks, the Partition is how I'd roll. They've always been great for me in 6mm/.25cal, soft enough in the front for good tissue damage, hard enough in the back to punch through.
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I just ordered some 115 Ballistic tips. I’m gonna try them on pigs.
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Isn't the 100 bt one of the heavy jacket versions? I wouldn't quibble about any of the three given decent accuracy. I'll probably switch to 100 ballistic tips when my 100 Hornady Interlocks run out. Only got 5 boxes left.
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After over 40 years of shooting a 257 Roberts, I have to say most will shoot all the bullets you listed with acceptable accuracy. For me H4350 has been the powder of choice for 100 grain bullets on up.
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I have shot deer with both the 100g BT and 100g Partition and bear with PT. Both out of a 250AI, so right around Roberts velocity. The BT is a well constructed little bullet. I haven't caught one in probably 8-10 whitetails I have shot with it. The partition I have used a little less just because my load with the BT shoots exceptionally well, but nary a complaint with its terminal performance.
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The 100 gr Partition at about 2800 out of the Bob was my father's "big" gun for elk for well over a decade. He was a hunter, and an amazing field shot. He never had to shoot twice with the Bob and Partitions.
That said, I don't think they are a requirement for close-up deer, given the not-quite-magnum speeds produced by the 257. Shoot what you prefer. They are all good, and they will all work.
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The 100 gr Partition at about 2800 out of the Bob was my father's "big" gun for elk for well over a decade. He was a hunter, and an amazing field shot. He never had to shoot twice with the Bob and Partitions.
That said, I don't think they are a requirement for close-up deer, given the not-quite-magnum speeds produced by the 257. Shoot what you prefer. They are all good, and they will all work. Unless he sized it too much I bet his brass lasted a good long time too. That's a mild load for a 257 Roberts.
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