257 Weatherby Magnum

birdbustin · 10-31-2005, 03:29 PM

What do you think are the pros and cons of this caliber? I am thinking of buying this caliber but would like to know more about it. I reload so finding shells is not a problem. I am going to get it in the Vanguard SS if i buy one. It will be used for deer and antelope. Thanks for the info.

Also what model do you own?

stubblejumper · 10-31-2005, 03:42 PM

I actually like the cartridge as I have taken pronghorn,deer,mountain goat and elk with my own 257wby.What I don't like is having to buy weatherby brass or a weatherby rifle.I would not buy a vanguard in 257wby as the 257wby really needs a 26" barrel to offer much advantage over the 25-06.

James B · 10-31-2005, 03:57 PM

Not everyone shares my belief that the current crop of 25 caliber bullets are more suitable at 25-06 velocities than they are when pushed the 200-250 fps faster. I have hunted medium size game with both and have seen better performance from my 25-06 on deer size and bigger game. Only the very best of the best bullets will perform well everytime when pushed to the limit. After several years I just found that the 25-06 will do most things better for me than the 257 W. I finally got rid of the Weatherby. Have not missed it as I would move up a caliber or two if the 25-06 won't do the job. Its all in the bullets.

Roskoe · 10-31-2005, 06:02 PM

The new 110 gr. Nosler Accubond is looking like the bullet we have all been waiting for to use in high velocity .257's. My niece took a nice cow elk with one last month, and several other folks I know used them during this 2nd general big game season here with good results.

birdbustin · 10-31-2005, 06:57 PM

Roskoe what weatherby do you have your 257 in?