25-06 or 257 Weatherby

chopper69 · 02-26-2005, 04:32 PM

Now that you've convinced me that it's safe to buy on the web, which of these calibers would you buy in the Weatherby ulta-lightweight.

popeye · 02-26-2005, 04:38 PM

Buy the 25-06, the 257 Weatherby's only real advantage is at extreme ranges. Plus Weatherby ammo costs over twice that of 25-06 ammo.

RedAllison · 02-26-2005, 05:04 PM

257 in a heartbeat. Remember the magnumophiles creed:

We have NEVER killed em to dead!!!

RA

CanWoodsman · 02-26-2005, 05:29 PM

IMO the 25.06. The small gain in velocity you get with a .257 Weatherby comes at a cost of more powder or higher cost of factory ammo, avalibility of factory ammo (just finding & load options) & shorter barrel life.

25.06 Fan

handloader1 · 02-26-2005, 11:20 PM

I would purchase the .257 Wby. Mag. It's the only quarter bore I would use for elk. It will do quick work on all thin skinned animals, and varmints. If you purchase the Weatherby Ultra-lightweight in .257 Wby. Mag., it will retain its value greater than in .25-06 caliber. Good luck.

chopper69 · 02-27-2005, 06:50 AM

257 it is. Thanks for all the help.