I have a .257 Weatherby in synethetic and stainless in a Mark V. It is my second favorite CF behind my Cooper 25-06. I love the .25 cals. they do all and then a little more. Your velocity that you get out of the guns is unreal and they put the hammer down on animals. Flat and fast. I like to load Ballistic Tips in both but have been loading Bergers in the Cooper and it does a great job also. You will not be dissappointed with your new toy!!