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Does anyone have any info [derived from actual shooting comparisons] of degradations in accuracy resulting from adding spiral flutes to a Rem 700 bolt in a modestly built custom .257 Roberts rifle? I didn't think it would affect it, but my smith [whose quite conservative about such things] has...

Looks like I may have to add some RL22 to the powder inventory. Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm sorry to hear about a few bad experiences with Douglas tubes; I hope that by using their premium grade barrel I will eliminate most chances for a problem. The opinions on length run from 20, 22, 23, 24; guess as long as I don't use a 21 I'll be OK - lol. As noted earlier, I'll be using 24 as...

Yesterday I broke a bit of new ground.... ordered my first custom built rifle in .257 Roberts. I bought a new SS Remington 700 in 7mm-08 during a pre-hunting season sale for about what I'd been willing to pay for a SS Rem 700 action alone. My 'smith recommended using a Douglas XX barrel, and...

Just a quick comment based upon my limited experience... Don't expect to get close to what the manufacturer states as capacity for a safe. I bought a mid-line Sentry 14 gun safe thinking I would be OK for several years into the future... I put my 8-9 scoped rifles in it and it was full to...

You can call me anything, ... except late for dinner....

How about .257 Roberts...

I've shot MANY (30+) Michigan whitetails at very close distances with a Rem Model 7 and 120 grain BTips. The closest was about 15 yards [deer facing me, bullet entered at base of neck on the left side and was slightly angled to allow an exit behind the right shoulder, it took out 2 ribs on exit...

I've shot a Model 7 in 7mm-08 for 25+ years. My search for an effective low recoil load resulted in using 120 grain Nosler BT's, CCI BR2 primers, and 42.0 grains of IMR 4064. It shoots 1/2" to 3/4" accuracy and is a deer hammer. The real benefit is having recoil so nominal that I can watch the...

I had similar issues severals years back with a buddy's rifle; an old Savage 110 in .270. Turned out this barrel would attract copper fouling like a magnet collects iron. After 2 boxes of ammo the groups opened up; remove copper, foul, groups back to normal 3/4" to 1".

Like you, I began to consider a progressive machine when loading pistol volumes began to take too long. I purchased the Dillon Square Deal B. It performs flawlessly. Any little hiccups and Dillon support is able to talk you through any repair or required adjustment. The Square Deal is a...

I've found the 120gr BT's over 42.0 grains of IMR 4064 and a CCI BR2 to be a 1/2" load in my Model 7 7mm-08. I load the same recipe for my son-in-law's Tikka and he shoots cloverleafs. We've both found this load to be very deadly on deer with little or no felt recoil. I've been shooting this...

Is the 100 grain 25 cal Ballistic Tip suitable for deer hunting or is it a varmint bullet?? I'm in the process of building a 257 Roberts and it's looking like the projectile acquisition phase of the project may be beginning soon due to SPS making these available or should I wait for the 100...

When I took a new job back in 1980 I had a boss that shot skeet 1-3 times per week. He got me hooked good. I bought an old used Texan to reload for my 12 gauge. Fast forward a few years and now I have two Ponsness Warren shotshell reloaders; a single stage 375 and a progressive [my son and a...

Nice Rifle! I own a [nearly thirty year old] Model 7 in 7mm-08. I re-stocked mine in tupperware and bedded the action. I load 120 grain BTips for it using 42.0 grains of IMR 4064 and CCI BR2 primers. It shoots great; little recoil and extremely effective on deer. I've never used a second shot on...

Thanks again for the quick replys. Sounds like feeding the short cartridge with long set bullets shouldn't be an issue; I'll talk to my smith about that idea. I've also heard good things about Williams down in Davidson. But I was contemplating using Dick Williams in Saginaw for this job; have...

It sounds like I'm moving in the right direction. I'm happy to hear of some great accuracy from lighter than average hunting style barrels. Also sounds like there should be no problem using the full range of bullet weights from the factory 1:10 twist rate. JD338: Are there any issues using the...

I am thinking about buying or building a .257 Roberts, probably on Rem 700 short action. I want this rifle for informal target shooting and hunting use. If I follow thru on the build it will be my first custom rifle. As a hunting arm, I'm looking for it to handle Michigan Whitetails and maybe a...

Sometimes we take things for granted.... like this forum.... and great bullets. I've been a customer of Nosler for many years; ever since my gunsmith recommended 120gr 7mm bullets to a recoil shy shooter [me] over 15 years ago for use in my Rem Model 7 7mm-08. Since then I've been hooked. And...

Slightly off topic, but... I have used the 120grain 7mm Ballistic Tip for my 7mm-08 and my son-in-law's 7mm-08. All one shot kills. No deer traveled over 20yards after impact. 80% just dropped in their tracks. An EXCELLENT bullet! Since I began using them in the late 80's, I've never purchased...