.257 roberts
I have a .257 roberts and have not shot it much at all. i am know interested in using it for antelope hunting and was talkin to someone which they said i should make it an ackley improved? info on this please? Thanks
it is a ruger if that helps?
it is a ruger if that helps?
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Do any of you guys hunt with the .257 Roberts,I never hear anything about it.And was just looking around at local sporting goods Depts. and I never find ammo for it not that I need any.I just hate to see the old gun fade away.I believe its totally underestimated,I dont want to take it on an African Safari or nothing,but for Whitetail sized game its always worked for me.
Rugster0 -
With the improved version the brass has a sharper shoulder angle, 40 degrees as opposed to the factory 20, and the body taper minimized. You would machine the chamber with a reamer to get new geometry, then fire form your brass.
With the right bullet your stock 257 will be the death-ray on pronghorn, I wouldn't mess with it...but thats just me.0 -
Keep as is. What you gain is not worth the trouble. The 257R with an 87 grain Horaday bullet will do all you will need.
I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.0 -
I've had both, and the extra velocity from the 257 Imp is impressive. For the really long shots, the extra 2 or 300 fps comes in handy at 400 yards. I like a good 100 grainer myself, less chance of a blow up. If you don't reload, stick with the original Roberts
SEMPER FI MAC, SEMPER FI0 -
Agreed, if you don't reload stick with the stock .257, use Hornady Light Mag. spire point bullets and keep it in 300 yards. Also, shoot it more, it is a great cartridge! 0
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