257 Weatherby bullet recommendations?
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mgood
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I never shot a Weatherby, but I have a 25-06. Initially wanted to use 115 Partitions, but couldn't get them to group worth a ****. Currently testing to see whether 100 gr TTSX or 110 gr AB shoot best.
Wilderness Blacktail
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Hey, what charge of Magpro are you using? For what velocity?
I just picked up a lb of Magpro and a couple boxes of 100 TSX. I wanted the TTSX but they were out, oh well.
I just picked up a lb of Magpro and a couple boxes of 100 TSX. I wanted the TTSX but they were out, oh well.
A few years ago LongTimeLong Ranger posted 75.5gr MagPro @ 3760fps with a 100gr TSX. Obviously I backed the charge down for initial load development and found great accuracy between 72.5 and 73 with a 100 grain TTSX. The average speed was chrono'd at approx 3600fps. I went on to push it a lot harder looking for another accuracy node. I found one that was averaging 3700fps but I began to see pressure signs. I don't know what length barrel he was using but mine is a stock 26inch. As always, this load was safe in MY rifle. It is not a recommendation for anyone else.
Regards
Erik
Regards
Erik
Wilderness Blacktail
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600BP
Thanx! I was looking for some info on that powder and bullet, its always good to hear of a load that worked for somebody. Ill start my work up tomorrow! I have the 24" so will be happy at 3500 but who knows, maybe I got lucky and got a quick barrel.
Am I safe in assuming the data would be the same or very close with the TTSX? I plan to switch to that for the better bc as soon as i can find it.
Thanx! I was looking for some info on that powder and bullet, its always good to hear of a load that worked for somebody. Ill start my work up tomorrow! I have the 24" so will be happy at 3500 but who knows, maybe I got lucky and got a quick barrel.
Am I safe in assuming the data would be the same or very close with the TTSX? I plan to switch to that for the better bc as soon as i can find it.
I started over when I switched to the TTSX. Usually it's a good idea. My powder charge changed a little but not much. As with most Barnes bullets, mine preferred a pretty good jump before I started seeing bug holes. YMMV.
If that doesn't work try H1000. The best overall powder I found for this round was RE22. Unfortunately it was very temp sensitive.
Best of luck,
Erik
If that doesn't work try H1000. The best overall powder I found for this round was RE22. Unfortunately it was very temp sensitive.
Best of luck,
Erik
Wilderness Blacktail
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Thanks 600PB. I hear ya, I always drop a couple grains and work back up. Just in case.
Appreciate the info on powders.It dont get way below freezing cold here much but it does get hot and the temp swings are lows in 20's to highs in 110 and even above. I shoot in all of it. I have had a winter time load lock the lever of a 308 in august so Ive been switching to stable powders one by one.
Appreciate the info on powders.It dont get way below freezing cold here much but it does get hot and the temp swings are lows in 20's to highs in 110 and even above. I shoot in all of it. I have had a winter time load lock the lever of a 308 in august so Ive been switching to stable powders one by one.
Gerard Schultz
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You can try many different bullets or you can go straight to one that works every time. If this is the result from a 25-06, I am sure a 257 Weatherby can do better.
