Factory ammo for 257 wby?

[Piney Woods Hunter]

I just got a Weatherby mark v chambered in 257 wby and was wondering if anybody had recommendations for factory ammo, as I do not have the ability to reload at the moment. Been looking at the 115 grain bergers but have also considered the Nosler ballistic tips. Just wanted to get some feedback on what y’all have been using for whitetail.

 

[JD338]

Congratulations on your 257 Bee. The 115 gr BT is tough to beat.

JD338

 

[Piney Woods Hunter]

I’ve Always had good luck with BTs in
7mm-08. Ever had any issues with penetration or failure to expand?

 

[TackDriver284]

The 257 Bee has lots of speed, I would settle for AccuBond or Partitions in case you hit bone. In my opinion, Ballistic Tips will fragment hitting bone especially from 257 Weatherby speeds, you will be fine with double lung shots, just stay off bones.

 

[Piney Woods Hunter]

double lung shots are what I try to do, hitting the shoulder messes up too much meat imo. Ever tried bergers? Specifically the vlds, MidwayUSA got them in stock and they seem like they would handle the high velocity’s well, considering they’re designed to fragment. Also been considering Sierra gamekings. Got any recommendations for AccuBonds or partitions? Or do I have to hand load those

 

[TackDriver284]

double lung shots are what I try to do, hitting the shoulder messes up too much meat imo. Ever tried bergers? Specifically the vlds, MidwayUSA got them in stock and they seem like they would handle the high velocity’s well, considering they’re designed to fragment. Also been considering Sierra gamekings. Got any recommendations for AccuBonds or partitions? Or do I have to hand load those

Nosler sells Trophy Grade 110 AccuBond and Partitions as well. I prefer to reload for better accuracy and its cheaper too.

 

[RL338]

I would not overlook the Barnes 100gr TTSX offering from Weatheby either.

 

[Dr. Vette]

Barnes TTSX or the Nosler Ballistic Tip.
I have used the BT exclusively so far with excellent results. One of my friends uses the TTSX with excellent results as well.
Those are the two I would try.

 

[Piney Woods Hunter]

Just checked in with my local gun shop and their getting in some new Weatherby ammo, 110 AccuBonds, 115 Nosler BTs,
115 Berger VLDs, and 117 Sierra gamekings.
I think I’ll try all 4 and see which shoots the best. Thank yall for the suggestions,
I will report back with some photos after I am able to get out to the range and try them

 

[Piney Woods Hunter]

Sorry for taking 4 months to respond, time got away from me. Sadly the Accubonds and Bergers were out of stock and gun shop wanted 120$ for the Nosler bts, so I was only able to test the 117 Sierra Gamekings, they shot very well out of my rifle .5 moa 4 shot group. I should be able to post pictures tomorrow,

 

[Piney Woods Hunter]

This is a 4-shot .200” 100 yard group with the hsm 257 wby 117 grain sierra gamekings. The first 2 shots landed in the same hole on the right, 3rd shot went a little to the left, I let the barrel cool and took the 4th shot which I cannot determine whether it landed in the left or right hole, but I am highly impressed with the rifle and ammo. I have not had the chance to take a deer with it yet but if I do I will report back on how it did. Thank y’all for all the help,
it was greatly appreciated.

 

[JD338]

You have yourself a shooter!
Congratulations and nice shooting.

JD338

 

[RL338]

Looks like a winning combo

 

[cloverleaf]

Looks like you are done to me. Roy would take that after most anything in NA. Enjoy! CL