The 257 Roberts 100 gr E-Tip Tested

[JD338]

I quick tested the 100 gr E-Tip in my M700 Classic 257 Roberts and can share the following data with everyone.

IMR 4350 loaded to a Max charge with 41.5 grs, R-P case and Federal GM210M primers. Avg MV 2779 fps, ES 40, SD 20. Accuracy was 2.05".

RL 19 loaded to a Max charge with 46.0 grs gave an Avg MV 3053 fps, ES 38, SD 20. Accuracy was 1.772". The COL was 2.900" and I will have to work with this to improve accuracy.

I shot into water jugs at 100 yds, MV was 3042 fps and the bullet was recovered sticking out the back side of jug #5.

The recovered bullet weighed 98.7 grs and measured .584" diameter and the length is .635".

I will update with accuracy improvements.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

That is excellent performance for that little ETip. That RL19 loads sounds like a deer killer for a long ways out! Scotty

 

[Powerstroke]

JD,

Quite the performance on that little bullet. I have yet to shoot any of the E-tips. I know you're a big RL-19 fan, but to keep close to that same burn rate, some N-140 might be a good one to try ?

 

[DrMike]

Great report. I can't wait to get some of the 100 grain E-tips. Scotty is right. The RL19 load looks to hold real promise.

 

[Bulldog]

Man I'd like to smoke a nice buck with that load!

Thanks

 

[corbin9191]

sounds like a good round to smoke some deer. 8)

 

[FOTIS]

Nice work Jim. Thank you for the report.