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I think that your suggestion to compare the 257 WSM to the 25/7PRC may be spot on. West Texas Ordinance ha some good data it seems. I didn't even know that it existed.

I really appreciate the info. This is helpful. Essentially, I trying to develop a standardized method of determining a start load for a given power absent any reloading data. I think 3200 FPS out of a 130gn .257 sounds great. If a 257 Weatherby can use Ramshot Hunter, IMR 4350, RL19, etc...

Not seriously yet. It's just a hunting and farm truck. I don't plan on a new truck until I fully retire. I'm probably only putting 1000 miles on it per year.

Yes. Thank you. Cartridge: 257 WSM Rifle: Kimber 8400 w/ 23” barrel Bullet: Barnes TTSX 100gn Brass: Norma (270 WSM parent case) Primer: Fed GM215M COAL: 2.75 B.T.O: 2.21 Trim Length: 2.09 Powder: Alliant RL23 & Ramshot Hunter Total Case capacity H2O: 74.7gn

If not too much trouble, would someone mind running a Quick Load for the following 2 powders? Cartridge: 257 WSM Rifle: Kimber 8400 w/ 23” barrel Bullet: Barnes TTSX 100gn Brass: Norma (270 WSM parent case) Primer: Fed GM215M COAL: 2.75 Base To Ogive: 2.21 Trim Length: 2.09 Powder: Alliant RL23...

I still enjoy my 1995 GMC K1500 but it is getting a little long in the tooth. This was the last day of deer season 2024. I think a Ford may be in my future but not until this one gives up the ghost...

Just picked one up. It's time to replace the LabRadar. Thanks for the heads-up...

Congrats! That's a beautiful rifle. I am a big fan of the Sako Foresters. I have one in .243 Win sans the Mannlicher stock...

Thank you. That's helpful knowing you had good results with RL23 in similar type cartridges.

Thank you.

Good morning. I have developed a few successful loads using RL22 but with my stock dwindling I am looking to expand my available power options. I have already experimented with other options such as IMR 4831 and Accurate MagPro but I haven't tried RL23. I believe it to be in the appropriate...

Hi. A couple of questions come to mind. Are you referring to a specific cartridge in a specific rifle? Are these large boars? 200#s plus? Ultimately, I think any durable bullet with relatively good accuracy is sufficient. Partitions or Accubonds in the 150-180 range (depending on cartridge)...

I like that 52.3 load.

They work well for me. I have also used the attached target but they are a little too sophisticated for my needs most of the time. A little pricey too…

They are internet finds. I don’t believe them to be protected because I found them via an open search and download. Below are the links to the downloads. I have not had any issues interfacing with my pad.

That is everything the 257 WSM never was...

So sorry to hear. God Bless.

Sounds like an interesting cartridge. My 257 WSM is my only "wildcat," but it has been pretty predictable so far, however, I also don't push the limits too hard. My barrel for it was made and chambered by PacNor and I have been very happy with it but when made back in about 2005 it was throated...

Yep. I think it's a good combo and I may be able to get another 100FPS put of mine. I progressed slowly in development as there isn't much data on the wildcat. I found decent numbers all around and then stopped. I shot a few whitetails with it years back from 150-200 yds with 115 NOS BTs with...

My NOS 120gn BT and Barnes 120 TTSX (not pictured) load have become some of my favorite hunting loads in my Tikka 7-08 w/ a 16" barrel. Doesn't have the best ES and SD but I guess it doesn't matter too much to the whitetail at my ranges. It may be worth noting that the first photo is with using...