I am considering getting a 257wby mag. for a deer and javalinarifle to use primarly herein the southwest where I currently live. I have heard very good reviews aboutit thus far with the excepton of the cost of ammo. However I would probably only shoot about 3-4 boxes a year, at most. Does anyone have any info of other ideas for me? I would have to get a vanguard in the weatherby because being a full time Firefighter I am on a budget.

Thanks

For "your" purpose, the 25-06 will do the same thing the 257 wby. will, and end up costing you a lot less... You will be able to afford more ammo for it, to get in more practise!

DM

I agree 100%...

Other than the .300 WBY Mag, The .257 WBY Magnum is the only Weatherby chambering offered in the Vanguard which is an outstanding rifle at a very reasonable price. Getting this unique chambering in a Vanguard seems like to good of an opportunity to pass up. If you get the .257 WBYyou will be glad you did years from now.

Caldoc

I can tell you that even though the $ of ammo is high. This is one heck of a long range deer cartridge. A few years ago my cousin had a gun shop and just before deer season he was busy and asked if I would mind sighting in his 257 WBY for him. (Foolish question). When I got it to the range it only took me a couple of shots to sight it in for him. I then proceeded to take out the 500 meter ram and 300 meter pig shillouettswe had there. What a hoot to shoot. Recoil as I remember wasn't bad. He was a bit upset when I handed him the empty ammo box. He is in a wheel chair and hunts a pole line. He ended up dropping a nice buck a few days later at about 350 yds.

The cartridge is extremely flat shooting. I have owned two of them. I got rid of both of them. I do not think the bullets were designed for the higher velocities. I will also admit that I refuse to pay $30 or more for so called "premium" bullets. I shoot too much. I shot about a dozen deer with mine. I was disappointed with the results on deer. But I will admit that I prefer a 30 caliber for deer. I will also admit that one of the best, if not the best deer hunter I know swears by the 257 Wby. He has killed a bunch of deer with his. But like me, he aims for the shoulder. And he shoots the heavier bullets for caliber.

The cartridge would make a fantastic varmintround. But you said deer. I agree with the other guys about the 25-06. With current bullet design I think the 25-06 is a better choice for deer.

Guys get on me when I post badly about a particular cartridge. But I am not being paid by anyone, and I write about my own personal experience, not some one else's.

I think you should try one of these. It is a true long range caliber. But I will admit that it takes a tad bit more practice. Tom.

Both the .257Roy and the 25-06 are fantastic deer choices. The Wby has a 150-200fps advantage w/ common bullet weights when fitted w/ a 26" tube, but the Vanguard has a 24" bbl regardless of caliber so the advantage would probably closer the 100-150fps. I'd buy the 06', but you would be happy with the Roy as well if you don't mind paying twice to 3 times as much for ammo. Brett

Don't shoot anything you plan to eat under 300 yards with that cartridge. Especially not javelina. It will blow a javelina to bits!

Uh, what is that, a 45-70? 45-120 BP?

45-70. 405 grain cast bullet. 1600 fps. Tom.