Anyone else like 257 Roberts?

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Scrumbag

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Hello folks,

Just reading around here and what chamberings people are using.

I (Like a lot of people I suspect) tend to use the .223 Rem for my fox / coyote hunting. But some seem to use bigger stuff.

Not seeing a lot of love for the .257 Roberts which I think is fantastic (everything you wish the .243W was but isn’t quite 😉 ). Currently mine is set up as my “light rifle” running 120gr Nosler Partitions from Federal Premium but nearly out of those so will switch up to either the 117 gr Hornday SST or some 117gr Sierra Gamekings I had loaded for it…

Anyone else enjoy “The Bob”?

Scrummy
 
My favorite in a 98 action. Nobler 85 gr BT and 120 gr Partitions, point of impact within 2 inches of each other at 200yrds. Don’t change scope between coyote and deer
 
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Originally Posted By: parsonMy favorite in a 98 action. Nobler 85 gr BT and 120 gr Partitions, point of impact within 2 inches of each other at 200yrds. Don’t change scope between coyote and deer

Great stuff. Mine is built on an FN Commerical 98 action with a 3-12x50 Z4i on the top. Sounds a luck way to end up with the ammo and interesting you landed on the 120gr Partition as well.

Scrummy
 
Also I find the Partitions shoot quite well. The Large diamond is the 257 120gr Partitions at 100yds, first 3 shots out the slip.

 
I've owned two over the years, took them both in in trade, a custom with an Ariska action unknown barrel and nice custom stock, it shot very well, it sold really quick. The second one was Rem 722 with a custom barrel on it, it was a shooter also, 100gr NP's were what I shot out of it a pretty good friend out on ND needed a rifle so he got it. I also shot a few 250-3000's just about the same ballistics until +P ammo came out for the 257 Rob.

For me they were strictly a deer round, with light bullets they were way to hard on fur. Since those days I found bulk 85gr cast bullets (intended for the 25-20) over a light load of powder to be fun on small game.
 
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For me they were strictly a deer round, with light bullets they were way to hard on fur. Since those days I found bulk 85gr cast bullets (intended for the 25-20) over a light load of powder to be fun on small game. [/quote]

Hard on fur to be sure but I don’t save them, crows and buzzards need to eat too
 
I might add for those not familiar with the 25’s. Not all will shoot the 120’s well. It takes a full 1 in 10 to stabilize them and many of the cheaper run of the mill barrels are closer to 1 in 10 1/2, that’s why the 117 gr, so if any of you have a 25 that doesn’t seem to like the 120’s, try the 117’s
 
Was going to build me a .257 AI once upon a time but found a tang safety Ruger M77 in .25-06 for cheap and never did do it. Still might some day.
 
I found a great deal on a 25-06 several years ago. Wish it had been the Roberts, but couldn't pass the deal over. That rifle has become my main deer rifle known as the "meat getter"...never huge deer with it, but sure puts the meat in the freezer! Shoots anything from 90 to 120gr bullets really well and really likes the 115gr Berger's.
 
I had one. Got it after shooting 30 calibers for years. It seemed like a rocket after the 30 calibers. Used it mostly on deer. Shot a few gophers at long range, that was sure fun. Had it in a remington pump. That was one I should of hung on to. Loved that rifle except for the clips would fall out from time to time.
 
I do like the .257 Roberts as my walking / stalking rifle. Fits nicely between the .223 Rem and the 7x64 (Think like a 280Rem) which I have as a "beanfield" rifle.

I think it is a shame there aren't more rifles chambered in it...

Scrummy
 
One of my Savage builds is currently wearing a 257 Roberts chambered barrel right now.

I have some 25-06’s I have used on coyotes for long range and the Roberts is a lighter recoiling quarter bore version of those.

In my situation a 22-250 or 204 Ruger fits nicely as a coyote whachin’ hammer but there is always a chance that something much bigger may show up at the ring of the dinner bell and refuse to lose. There is where a medium cartridge would shine.

Three44s
 
I own a couple of 257 Roberts rifles and my favorite is my Kimber Montana. The 257 is great for just about anything in North American that doesn't hunt back at ya'.

And the 257AI is a great option also.
 
I was planning on re-barreling a Savage 16(22-250 factory) with a .257 Roberts barrel, and I happened upon a, "couldn't pass up", deal on a Tikka M-695(Stainless Grey Laminate), in .25-06 Rem, NIB at a gun shop selling out(ATF was hounding them). So my plan changed, and I re-barreled the Savage 16, with a 6mm Rem. barrel. Stuck with the 7x57 parent case, but went 6mm rather than .25 cal. No regrets, but it didn't stop me from lusting after a 257 Bob. The .25-06 Rem is a hammer on big northern whitetails, and ridiculous on anything smaller. But if I ever end my love affair with the Tikka M-695, I will get serious about putting together a 257 Bob.

Squeeze
 
Originally Posted By: SqueezeI was planning on re-barreling a Savage 16(22-250 factory) with a .257 Roberts barrel, and I happened upon a, "couldn't pass up", deal on a Tikka M-695(Stainless Grey Laminate), in .25-06 Rem, NIB at a gun shop selling out(ATF was hounding them). So my plan changed, and I re-barreled the Savage 16, with a 6mm Rem. barrel. Stuck with the 7x57 parent case, but went 6mm rather than .25 cal. No regrets, but it didn't stop me from lusting after a 257 Bob. The .25-06 Rem is a hammer on big northern whitetails, and ridiculous on anything smaller. But if I ever end my love affair with the Tikka M-695, I will get serious about putting together a 257 Bob.

Squeeze

6mm Rem is quite interesting isn't it? Just same issue with all 6mm and a limited choice of bullets over 100gr
 
Originally Posted By: Scrumbag6mm Rem is quite interesting isn't it? Just same issue with all 6mm and a limited choice of bullets over 100gr

Please forgive the thread hijack.

I made the barrel switch, primarily to get a flat shooting antelope rifle, and loaded 80 grain TTSX bullets. Relatively long bullet, light and fast, was the thought. On the first trip to WY, I took a nice buck, at 320 yards, and it was a BANG, flop. Great choice for antelope. I haven't used it for northern whitetail, but a friend has killed a number of WI whitetails, with his 6mm Rem., and sings it praises. I loaded some duplicates of factory 100 gr. loads, in trade for some once fired brass he had, and those 100 gr. loads shot well in my rifle, so I have the ammo. I just have too many good deer rifles, that always seem to get the nod, before I put the 6mm Rem. in the game. Too bad Remington screwed up the introduction of this cartridge. It should be the 6mm standard, and the .243 Win, should be fading into history.

OK, back to the .257 Roberts topic.

Squeeze
 
I have had a Ruger for probably 20 years and its one of my favorite rifles, when I was looking I almost bought a 25-06 of the same MFG but went with the Roberts, never really have regretted that choice.
 
The wife shoots an old tang safety Ruger 77 Ultralight chambered for .257 Roberts. She has used it for coyotes, deer, antelope, bear, and oryx, most with my handloaded Barnes 100 grain TSXs. Great little rifle and fun cartridge.

I had a .257 AI barrel for my Encore for a spell. It was super accurate and deadly, also with 100 grain Barnes. I shot a deer and an antelope with it before parting ways because it was a full bull barrel and heavier than I wanted to pack around. Ever since then I've been looking for a reason to get myself a Bob or .25-06, but the right opportunity just hasn't arisen. Maybe I need a quarter bore AR upper...
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