|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
Looked around a bit and didn’t see any load data for the .257 Weatherby. I’ve got one coming in and not sure where to start. Looking for loads mainly for whitetail.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,119
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,119 |
100 grain TTSX is the bullet of choice for many. Easy to get to shoot, lightning fast and deadly.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
Thank you….what powders are best?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,476
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,476 |
I really like H1000 and highly recommend temperature stable powders. R22 and R25 work well, but watch the heat!
Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is. dogzapper
After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box. Italian Proverb
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 151,844 Likes: 20
Campfire Savant
|
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 151,844 Likes: 20 |
I load 110 Accubonds for mine. I use IMR 4350
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
I have a bunch of RE-22 and Maybe I’ll try and find some H-1000 to try.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,119
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,119 |
Thank you….what powders are best? My brother had a good load running with Rl 22, seems that I remember h1000 being a good choice but that is going off of memory. I have not loaded for it yet, but it will be this summer. Keep us posted.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 8,313
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 8,313 |
have had the best accuracy in a hunting bullet in 100 grain with either 100 gr. Nosler Partiton or Swift A-Frames and they do kill bigger Whitetail and Mule bucks excellent , with my 257 Weatherby mags. for many years. Reloader 22 and 25 have worked just fine in the fall for hunting in my rifles.
LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 8,199 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 8,199 Likes: 4 |
Fill case with 7828, cork with 100gr bullet of your choice, watch deer wilt. 85s can be dramatic killers too.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 29,919 Likes: 10
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 29,919 Likes: 10 |
I too would suggest 7828. RL 22 as a second option.
1Minute
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 17,247
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 17,247 |
I’ve mainly used 7828 and H1000, but RL22 is a favorite of many. My current 24” rifle likes the 115NPT with 7828 at 3,350fps. The 100gr version seems like the best fit here, but I had the heavier bullet already on hand.
Now with even more aplomb
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 164
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 164 |
Looked around a bit and didn’t see any load data for the .257 Weatherby. I’ve got one coming in and not sure where to start. Looking for loads mainly for whitetail. Id buy a few reloading books!!!!!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,653 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,653 Likes: 1 |
I have a bunch of RE-22 and Maybe I’ll try and find some H-1000 to try. R22 and the 100TSX was my go-to in the .257 Weatherby.
WWP53D
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,261 Likes: 2
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,261 Likes: 2 |
I have an old 1954 12 twist FN 257 Mag, it loves 100gr A Frames and TTSX's with blue tips removed, the load is an easy 3500 fps with 65gr Norma 204 powder, that modest powder charge is easy on the throat, keeps barrel heat down and doesn't have near the muzzle blast as buds 257 Mag. using 80gr in his loads with another powder, i have only shot three or four deer and pigs with that rifle, they will melt before your eyes, next to no recoil lets you stay in the glass and see it all.
Trump Won!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 181
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 181 |
Currently toying around with mine with rl26 and 110gr Sierra TGK. It shows some promise but there’s not a lot of rl26 data out there. Sierra states some in their newest manual but that bullet hadn’t quite hit the market yet I don’t guess. With the generous freebore weatherbys have do you guys that have a lot of experience loading them find pressure signs then back down some? Whats the method to you fellas’ madness?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,065
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,065 |
Great choice of cartridge. I've owned and loaded for a gaggle of 257's. I much prefer the heavier bullets as they buck the wind and don't run out of steam as fast as the lighter bullets. My go to powder is RL-25 with a 115 NBT. It has consistently provided the best combination of accuracy and speed across the range of 257's I've loaded for. Additionally, I've found the 115 NBT to hold up well at 257 Wby velocities. My second choice would be H-1000 coupled with a 110 AB. Also consistently accurate and fast. As an aside though, I have found the 110 AB to quickly pressure spike when at or very close to max. Nothing terribly significant though. Just approach the upper end with caution.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 8,313
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 8,313 |
for the guys that use H-1000 what kind of velocities are you getting , i never seem to get as fast of velocities as i do with Rl. 22 example 100 N.P. RL 22 3700 -3800 fps? i have also notice RL. 25 does shoot nice rounded groups too. anyone using Hammer bullets now ? i just got my Weatherby mark 5 finished with a bedding job i put a Brux barrel contour 4 ,7 1/2 twist , 28 inch long , chambered in a 257 Weatherby mag. with my reamer. so i will now be gettin it ready for out west on a antelope hunt . wanna use the heavier grain 25 caliber bullets in this new rifle build so that`s why i ask these questions. would like too use either Berger 135 gr. ,B.J. bullets or Hammer bullets , probably RL. 22 or RL. 25 but if H-1000 works i might use that too ? thanks,Pete53
Last edited by pete53; 07/09/22.
LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,138
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,138 |
I have always used RE22, CCI mag primers and 100 gr. TTSX at 3700 fps. Have killed a pile of critters, elk, deer, antelope and all DRT. Punches WAY over its weight limit.
If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
Looked around a bit and didn’t see any load data for the .257 Weatherby. I’ve got one coming in and not sure where to start. Looking for loads mainly for whitetail. Id buy a few reloading books!!!!! Thanks for the comment, I have several reloading books but I thought I'd ask for some pet loads here first. I'm a very experienced reloader for many years, but I just thought I'd ask the good people here first.
|
|
|
|
590 members (160user, 10gaugeman, 10ring1, 10gaugemag, 12344mag, 53 invisible),
2,508
guests, and
1,256
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,053
Posts18,501,069
Members73,987
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|