The .257 -WHICH CARTRIDGE???

[Ernie]

Since you said short action: 25 Creed or 25 PRC

 

[JP_Gunner]

A good buddy had a desire to build something a little different and built a 25-08 AI shooting the blackjack in competition. Based on what I remember it would have made a fine lighter hunting round.

 

[chav0_12]

25 WSM/SAUM, a Sherman Short, or the Creedmoor. Depends if you want to go magnum or not. To me a mountain rifle means lighter weight and recoil management. I'd go with a Creedmoor.

 

[Eric H]

That 8 twist looks best in any cartridge. Stable at 3200 FPS If the bullet doesn't blow up.

 

[patross79]

Be unique. .25/40 Krag

 

[Window]

Good evening all!
We just got a great deal on a large batch of Berger .257 EOL 133gr bullets. Currently we don't have a 1/4 bore in our inventory. The last one Jill had was a 25WSSM and we loved it. We also have more rifle components than we can currently build rifles.
I always pick a Cartridge and then start purchasing all the components for the build. Started out different this time.
We have the bullet a .257 Berger 133gr EOL. now we need to start working around the bullet. I know that this bullet is on the heavier/longer side.
I am thinking a 1:7 twist on the barrel. Now need the Cartridge to start purchasing the Action, Brass, Dies, Reamer.
What CARTRIDGE would you have to shoot these bullets for hunting??? Plan on a "Mountain Type Rifle"
Interested in a SA for this build but can go LA.
Looking for infor from someone that has previous experience with heavy .257s. or your perfect idea of 1/4 bore Slayer you would want to own and hunt with.

Thanks
Len & Jill

257 Weatherby all the way. Components are available, nothing else will out run it and it's a pleasure to shoot even with a light weight set up.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Kimber Montana in 25 creed 7twist with a 24" barrel and I was shooting 131 blackjacks at 2915 with reloaded 26 took a ram at 400 yds one shot just fine weighs less than 8 pounds complete with a 27 ounce scope

I heard that the .257 was revived with Blackjack coming out with the 131 Blackjack. I saw some post over the past two years that the company manufacturing Blackjack Bullets took money for orders and never sent the bullets and no one is receiving bullets from them.
Since I started this Post with the intention of using Berger EOL 133gr need some info on that.
Thanks

 

[okie man]

I shot a 257 wby for years, nothing is as dramatic as a deer getting hit by a bullet moving 3400fps. If what ever cartridge you choose doesn't get you close to that velocity, why do it.

 

[Pat Byrne]

I like a .25 Creed but for that heavy bullet a .2506AI would be a great choice, I have built several of each and they work well.. However, my first thought when I read your post was a .25 PRC.. Might be interesting!

 

[Rflshootr]

Don't forget that you'll need brass, dies and a reamer for whatever you choose. 25-06 Ackley seems like it might be the easiest to tool up for.

 

[HydroCarbon]

I've got a 22" 7.5 twist 25-06, running 133gr Elite Hunters at 2933 fps.

I thought about the 25-06AI, but this 25-06 was my first big game rifle and wanted to keep it that way.

 

[Roughrice]

Quarter Creed or 25/284 for sure!
Can get bushings for common dies for both and have brass availability.
These are the most efficient and use common powders as well.
If not, then straight 25-06. Easiest of all for components and loaded ammo available.
I see no need to go AI for a little more gain and have to order dies and fireform.

Of course this only my opinion.

 

[Plowboy85]

I am not a Sherman fan boy but I think the 25SST is about as balanced of a design as there is for the 1/4 bore. I wouldn't be scared of a creedmoor or 08 case either

 

[Chas1]

25-06AI gets my vote

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