wvbuckbuster
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I'm just curious but why the 257 Bob after shooting a 25-06 for years? Just to try something different? Both good just curious. Dan.
Best all around load .257 Roberts
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6mm Remington
Ammo Smith
- Feb 27, 2006
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110 gr. Nosler AccuBond That bullet would be fantastic in the 257 Roberts I feel. I sure love the AccuBond and in the 257 Roberts you would be able to load it to good velocitys. The Accubonds have been easy to load for in a 25-06 that was my wifes, my 30-06, and my 280AI. According to the Nosler book 2800 fps to 2900 fps + is attainable. I think you will like the 257 Roberts with that bullet for all the hunting you will do with it. I would not hesitate to shoot an elk with that bullet in the 257 Roberts either.
Here is the AccuBond, Partition, and E-tip shot into water jugs at 400 yards out of my 6mm Remington. All penetrated, expanded, and retained weight very well. Come to think about it, the 100 gr. Nosler E-tip in the 257 Roberts would also work well for all hunting and it too certainly would kill an elk. My son shot his first elk, a large cow at 350 yards one shot with his 6mm Remington shooting a 90 gr. E-tip. She staggered 20 yards and tipped over.
Here is the AccuBond, Partition, and E-tip shot into water jugs at 400 yards out of my 6mm Remington. All penetrated, expanded, and retained weight very well. Come to think about it, the 100 gr. Nosler E-tip in the 257 Roberts would also work well for all hunting and it too certainly would kill an elk. My son shot his first elk, a large cow at 350 yards one shot with his 6mm Remington shooting a 90 gr. E-tip. She staggered 20 yards and tipped over.
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filmjunkie4ever
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Yeah that’s it. I have fooled around with .25-20, .25-35, .250-3000, .25-06 and .257 Weatherby Rifles. Its time I tried the Roberts!!
Guy Miner
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Accurate as all get out from my 1:10 twist 25-06, and 3200+ fps... Haven't yet shot game with them.
Guy
salmonchaser
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