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moose2 Super Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2005 Posts: 707 Location: North Idaho
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 6:25 pm Post subject: .257 Roberts |
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For a long time I thought that I was the only one shooting one. But after viewing several other forums, I finding that there are quite a few .257 Shooters. What a great old Classic Caliber, and with modern load data and bullets it is even better than ever. No way would I trade mine off for any reason. Just my thoughts on a true and excellent Classic. tr
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: .257 Roberts |
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moose2: count me among the blessed that own a 257 Bob! In fact, I've got two of them, although one got the Ackley treatment. But, both are in strong actions that allow the full potential of the cartridge to be realized. I like the parent cartridge, too, the 7X57 and the smaller sibiling, the 6mm Remington.
Powerful and efficient this family covers most needs for North America and have only grown better with today's bullets and powders, as you mentioned.
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yotebuster Member
Joined: Oct 16, 2005 Posts: 216 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 1:43 am Post subject: Re: .257 Roberts |
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It is a pure joy to shoot! My son took his first deer with the .257 Roberts at the age of 9. I have always liked the ballistics options with the 25 caliber bullets. And you are right; when loaded properly with a strong action, it is a real performer. Mine is a Browning A-Bolt, but they have since dropped that caliber from the line. What a shame. I'll never give this gun up.......ever.
YB
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300WSMRich Rookie Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 7:53 am Post subject: Re: .257 Roberts |
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I too truly love my .257 Bob. Have used it for Whitetails for the last 20 years. I have one of the early Browning High Power rifles made by FN. One of the most accurate, easiest shooting guns I own. Mine just loves the Hornady Custom ammo, along with some select handloads.
Rich
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: .257 Roberts |
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Back in the 1970s I wanted a .257 Roberts, but could not find one. I took a sporterized '98 Mauser in .30-06 to Faligs in Pittsburgh and got it rebarreled into a .257 Roberts. Still have the rifle and like it very much. I managed to get a pair of Winchester Model 70 featherweights from various used gun racks. Classic cartridge that deserves to be more popular. All the best...
Gil
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