257 roberts

[Zeke 225]

100 gr Sierra with imr4831

 

[trader steve]

Just sell me the rifle and I'll figure it out lol either 4831 and imr 4350 does well the newer powders I have not tried I have a model 70 feather weight.

 

[std7mag]

Just sell me the rifle and I'll figure it out lol either 4831 and imr 4350 does well the newer powders I have not tried I have a model 70 feather weight.

If you get the chance, try out some Hodgdon Hybrid 100V.

 

[TrapperBR549]

Just sell me the rifle and I'll figure it out lol either 4831 and imr 4350 does well the newer powders I have not tried I have a model 70 feather weight.

What are the particulars of your M70? My understanding is they offered them for a short time in the push feeds maybe in the late 80's? I know they made them as a "Shot Show Special" but not a catalog item a few years back, don't remember the year but they were control round feed made in N.C.

 

[SweaterDood]

I got some 117 sst but have not got to play much yet . every use those ?

I have quite a bit of experience with the 117 SST. I shoot them with H4350 to fireform my 257 Ackley. I shoot them near near max for a standard Roberts case since I’m blowing the case out for the Ackley anyway. Start around 39gr and work up. You will have no issues with deer using the SST.

 

[SweaterDood]

Hornady may very well do great in a 257 Roberts at slower speeds?

I’ve shot the SSTs to almost 3100 (3.250” OAL... Wildcat round...) without ill effects. The bullets I bought are also “pulled” so utmost accuracy is not expected, but 2-3” at 400 will do fine for a deer, groundhog, or coyote.

This is a Remington M722 Short Action, using loaded ammunition 2.775" COL. The .257 Roberts uses a 2.233" case in this Short Action giving you 0.505" of seating depth if you stick with the idea of not seating the bullet below the base of the shoulder.

Another plus for the SSTs for a short action hunting application is that they are flat base bullets, which don’t take up as much powder space.

Really any bullet from 100gr with a reasonably suitable powder will be great here. The supplies that the OP has on hand make a wonderful combo, IMO. Load em up and fill the freezer!

 

[Scrumbag]

Either of those powders under a Speer 120 SPBT should work perfectly. If you can come across some H 100V it would also do well.

I like the 120gr SPBT

 

[284winner]

I like the 120gr SPBT

There extinct unfortunately

 

[Scrumbag]

There extinct unfortunately

Are they? That's a shame. I find they shoot well and perform well on game.

Scrummy

 

[std7mag]

So are the Sierra 12gr HPBT GameKing.

When i see some old stock at any of my local shops, i grab em.

 

[Scrumbag]

So are the Sierra 12gr HPBT GameKing.

When i see some old stock at any of my local shops, i grab em.

I've liked the 117gr BTSP as well.

Though I think most of my hunting bullets will be non-lead going forward sadly. I reckon I will be using up my lead bullets on the range for practice.

Scrummy

 

[R2surfdaddy]

I bought a pair of Remington 722 in 257 roberts and am looking for what best in deer loads I live in pa. I have imr 4831 and h 4350 powder to play with.

I like anything from 100- 110 or 115, 120 Nosler Partitions over the H-4350 or the IMR 4831 w/CCI 200 primers should help maintain good accuracy, very easy on the shoulder. and effective. I zero in +2 @ 100 yds and are dead on @ 200.

 

[R2surfdaddy]

So are the Sierra 12gr HPBT GameKing.

When i see some old stock at any of my local shops, i grab em.

I like Sierra's myself the GameKings are just that IMO, you simply cant go wrong with Sierra, Have had really good success w/Gameking loads