257 Roberts?
#12
RE: 257 Roberts?
I have a Ruger M77 in 25.06. (older tang safety) As for deer the 25.06 is more than heavy enough & as the .257 is onlya littleslower it should also be an excelent deer round.
As for the Ruger rifle I am more than happy.
Best Wishes & Good Luck
As for the Ruger rifle I am more than happy.
Best Wishes & Good Luck
#13
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 776
RE: 257 Roberts?
I'd pass on the 257Robts., and look at the 6.5x55 Swede. The Swede makes for a much more effective deer cartridge, using 140gr. bullets in its' standard factory loadings, and there's a 156gr. load also available. Recoil is still very mild.
The Swede can be had in the Ruger 77, and is also available in the Wincherster Featherweight stainless.
The Swede can be had in the Ruger 77, and is also available in the Wincherster Featherweight stainless.
#16
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Posts: 546
RE: 257 Roberts?
Good classic caliber and good for most deer. Use good bullets. Also think about 7x57 (or 7mm mauser), 250 savage, and my favourite small deer caliber, the 6.5x55.My buddy loves his .260 rem.I am one who believes in jsut enough gun. I shoot light recoiling rifles better than big ones
good luck
good luck
#17
RE: 257 Roberts?
I like the way you think.. You just rattled off some of the best deer calibers out there IMO. Right by my dest here I have a 250 Savage, a 6.5x55 and a 7mm-08. Over in the other corner sets a 308,a 270 and another 250 Savage. Oh, and a 25-06. I don't need that darn recoil anymore either. The 270 and 308 are about at the top of my shoulder comfort level. I still shoot the 45-70 but not as much as I should.
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Baileysville, WV
Posts: 2,925
RE: 257 Roberts?
After completing my first full season with the 7-08...all I can say is I am in love...lol. As good as it is Im wondering if the 260 might even be better. All that power without recoil is sweet.....I have shot my last thumper for deer..lol.
#19
RE: 257 Roberts?
Doe Dumper. I don't think that one would see much difference in performance between the 260 and 7mm-08. The 260's lighter bullets would give a bit less recoil while retaining enough SD. to be good deer bullets. However on the other end of the spectrum, the edge in heavy bullets would go to the 7mm-08. Now, knowing the kind of guy you are, I can see both in your future.
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Baileysville, WV
Posts: 2,925
RE: 257 Roberts?
You know me awful well James The big decision is whether to buy a 6.5 Swede or the 260...if I wanted a 260 I have been thinking about rebarreling that 243 adl I had. Would that be a good idea or would it be cheaper to buy a new gun? Is there a lot of recoil difference from the 7-08 down to the 6.5's? If I buy a new 260 its Mod 7 all the way. Not sure what I would get if I opt for the Swede.