coyotemaster
Well-Known Member
Necessitates a long action but that could be a bonus as the throat extends. The '06 brass is fairly ubiquitous.
Which .25?
- Thread starter Just a hunter
- Start date
Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum
VLD Pilot
Well-Known Member
Lots of opinions here. Doesn't sound like your in a "Go big or go home" scenario. Your not asking for much based on your requirement. Look at a 25CM or 257 Roberts. Both get it done easily and if you'll be looking at the heavier 130 grain bullets, get the 7.25 twist barrel. That barrel will still do great with the 110-115 grain bullets. Good luck
I have 2 257 roberts, both ruger 77's. One's a Hawkeye, the other is a 1972 flattop with open sights. The flattop made its way to my house in iowa from New York. Apparently, it either wasn't hunted with much, or was very well taken care of. Either way, I'm gonna show it some love this year and take it to Michigan deer hunting, just as it is, open sights and all. Now if I could find me a Ruger 77, 200th year in 257 Roberts, I'd be a happy camper.
Last edited:
I see it on gunbroker every day. Lots of 257 brass out there.
choprzrul
Well-Known Member
I just sold some here….
Thread '.308 Bullets & L.E. Wilson Inline Seater'
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/308-bullets-l-e-wilson-inline-seater.304814/
Wrenches
Well-Known Member
I have three quarter bores, 2 257 Roberts and a 257 Weatherby. Both work well here in Colorado.
lancetkenyon
Well-Known Member
I have had 4 different .257" caliber rifles.
Two built before the fast twist and heavies were around.
.250AI (.250-3000 Ack Imp 40°) pushing a 100SMK/100TSX @ 3100 or 115 HVLD @ 3050. Killed a few deer, javalina, and a coyote at 1327 with it.
.25-06AI pushing a 115 HVLD @ 3450 or 100TTSX @ 3600. Killed a bunch of deer with it. 800 rounds are barrel was toast.
I now have two fast twist rifles to push the heavies. These are a gamechanger now.
25 Creedmoor pushing a 135 Hyb @ 2975fps. I but it to be a alR steel rifle, but woukd have no problem shooting deer with it.
25SST (Serman Short Tactical) pushing all 3 of the heavies. 131 BJ @ 3126 (had them up to 3350+), 135 Hyb @ 3127, and 133 Elite @ 3199 (had them up to 3365). We have killed a few pronghorn with them at 331 (131BJ) and 875 (135 Hyb). I hope to put another down with the 133 Elite this year.
Two built before the fast twist and heavies were around.
.250AI (.250-3000 Ack Imp 40°) pushing a 100SMK/100TSX @ 3100 or 115 HVLD @ 3050. Killed a few deer, javalina, and a coyote at 1327 with it.
.25-06AI pushing a 115 HVLD @ 3450 or 100TTSX @ 3600. Killed a bunch of deer with it. 800 rounds are barrel was toast.
I now have two fast twist rifles to push the heavies. These are a gamechanger now.
25 Creedmoor pushing a 135 Hyb @ 2975fps. I but it to be a alR steel rifle, but woukd have no problem shooting deer with it.
25SST (Serman Short Tactical) pushing all 3 of the heavies. 131 BJ @ 3126 (had them up to 3350+), 135 Hyb @ 3127, and 133 Elite @ 3199 (had them up to 3365). We have killed a few pronghorn with them at 331 (131BJ) and 875 (135 Hyb). I hope to put another down with the 133 Elite this year.
VLD Pilot
Well-Known Member
How does that 135 perform on game at that half mile range ?
lancetkenyon
Well-Known Member
Chris Montana
Member
Why .25? No bullets, no brass, no data...
I found a 7.5 twist kreiger barrel chambered in 25 saum why not
coyotemaster
Well-Known Member
I like anything built off that .308 case. Accuracy is inherent, capacity adequate with medium burn rate powders - Varget/ 4064. Should be a winner.
Huh?
