- I have recently returned from a Hunting-Prep-Trip in Iowa.
A long time hunting buddy of mine "re-introduced" me to the .257-Roberts. He shoots predators and varmints with a .22-250Rem...and "everything-else" with a .257-Roberts. Until-recently...I have always intentionally steered away from "other-than-standard" cartridges. However, the past year I have been looking-into "the-reloading-thing" and have taken an interest in the possibilities of the cousin-cartridges of the .308 and 7X57 parent-cases.
I have been probing around the internet, and have found a considerable amount of data and information regarding the .257-Roberts...however what I am seeking can only be found in the threads and opinions of experienced reloaders and shooters, like the majority of the members here. I have been watching the shelves of the local gun-n-reloading shop in my area....and there always seems to be "just-a-few" boxes of .257-Roberts sitting on the shelf, but the clerk told me that they always sell whatever they get...and - there were quite-a-few guys in the area that were very loyal to this cartridge.
So...Is there anyone in the forum that can offer me any experience or opinion regarding this cartridge.?...
- Or...possibly a source or thread where I can read something more than "reloading-data"...
- [I have also been following the .270-08-Thread...that looks very interesting also].
- I haven't figured out why I am so fascinated with the .257-Roberts...and getting a rifle that matches the quality of any one of my "standard-caliber" Kimbers...is gonna be costly. Right now, I am leaning toward something from the Remington Custom-Shop.
A long time hunting buddy of mine "re-introduced" me to the .257-Roberts. He shoots predators and varmints with a .22-250Rem...and "everything-else" with a .257-Roberts. Until-recently...I have always intentionally steered away from "other-than-standard" cartridges. However, the past year I have been looking-into "the-reloading-thing" and have taken an interest in the possibilities of the cousin-cartridges of the .308 and 7X57 parent-cases.
I have been probing around the internet, and have found a considerable amount of data and information regarding the .257-Roberts...however what I am seeking can only be found in the threads and opinions of experienced reloaders and shooters, like the majority of the members here. I have been watching the shelves of the local gun-n-reloading shop in my area....and there always seems to be "just-a-few" boxes of .257-Roberts sitting on the shelf, but the clerk told me that they always sell whatever they get...and - there were quite-a-few guys in the area that were very loyal to this cartridge.
So...Is there anyone in the forum that can offer me any experience or opinion
- Or...possibly a source or thread where I can read something more than "reloading-data"...
- [I have also been following the .270-08-Thread...that looks very interesting also].
- I haven't figured out why I am so fascinated with the .257-Roberts...and getting a rifle that matches the quality of any one of my "standard-caliber" Kimbers...is gonna be costly. Right now, I am leaning toward something from the Remington Custom-Shop.