I'm sure that'll be thrown around being it's a SA cartridge. I think the 270WSM would work in a SA using the heavy .257 bullets. It's case capacity offers more than the 6.8 western case does. Haven't done the measurements but almost have to think that it will work in a SA mag. The 165 AB(.277) bullets are over 1.5" long. The 131(.257) run around 1.4". Ogive measurement means more but I don't have those measurements.How about a 25 Western?
Help me pick my next cartridge - 25cal
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Maybe a 25 Eastern... I live on the other side of the ‘Sippi Crick.How about a 25 Western?
Good looking rifle. Should be fun. What twist and who's stock ?
I like it!!2Fity-Hillbilly......If for no other reason than the name
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The allure of the .257 Roberts hit me early and lasted long. I’ve owned a dozen or more rifles chambered in that cartridge. The problem was, I never had one I really liked. And, I never owned one that shot outstandingly well. One problem with the “Bob” as it is often called, is that factory …www.outdoorhub.com
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The rifle was put together by Mr. Mark Chesebro
Trued Howa action 1500 series ,brux 8.5 twist heavy PALMA contour custom 250 savage ackley reamer, inexpensive Boyd's stock and a take off scope from other rifle a Vortex Diamond back.
I'll get a better one after taxes.
First load development as the picture states
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What model Boyds. Never saw that model.
Pro-varmint with adjustable cheek riser.
Will tune and chronograph this weekend.
But so far it equals my 6BRA.
I'll also test to 600 yards and make sure it's repeatable...
This IMR 4451 and berger 115's joined hands in marriage.
But so far it equals my 6BRA.
I'll also test to 600 yards and make sure it's repeatable...
This IMR 4451 and berger 115's joined hands in marriage.
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I have two 25CM PRS rifles. The advantage is its flat trajectory. The downside is recoil spotting your hits and misses. Of the ones you listed I think the 25cm and 25x47 are the only two real choices.
Weight fixes that problem
Completely agree, weight fixes problem. I also have a 6x47 lapua built similarly and I got to say that recoil from 250 ackley compared to 6x47 lapua. No difference in felt recoil". And both are very similar in weight. Bout 19.5lbs
Thats heavy. Almost no recoil in a 20lb rifle in that cartridge size.
Validated my speeds today and tuned COAL started at 0.002 into the lands and worked back 0.002 at a time..
Settled at 0.002 into the lands is where my rifle likes it.
Shot at 600 yards and holds its own pretty darn good.
I wish I had different brands of primers to continue testing. But as of nowadays I work with what I have on hand.
Would like to test H4350 but that stuff is like kryptonite!, no where to be found.
75 rounds on this brux barrel and hopping it speeds up a bit.
Any of you 250 savage Ackley shooter's done better with other powders?.
Settled at 0.002 into the lands is where my rifle likes it.
Shot at 600 yards and holds its own pretty darn good.
I wish I had different brands of primers to continue testing. But as of nowadays I work with what I have on hand.
Would like to test H4350 but that stuff is like kryptonite!, no where to be found.
75 rounds on this brux barrel and hopping it speeds up a bit.
Any of you 250 savage Ackley shooter's done better with other powders?.
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Mine are straight 250 Savage.
I'm waiting till i get the build completed before i try any loads with the BR build. (26" Shilen)
With my coyote/walk around rifle (Stevens 200 with 24" Shaw barrel) i've done minimal testing with the 115gr Berger VLD.
It really likes Alliant Varmint with lighter bullets (75gr Sierra HP Varminter & 90gr Sierra BlitzKings)
Right now i'm working on my Savage 111 in 257 Roberts AI for the 90gr BlitzKings & 115gr VLDs.
I'm waiting till i get the build completed before i try any loads with the BR build. (26" Shilen)
With my coyote/walk around rifle (Stevens 200 with 24" Shaw barrel) i've done minimal testing with the 115gr Berger VLD.
It really likes Alliant Varmint with lighter bullets (75gr Sierra HP Varminter & 90gr Sierra BlitzKings)
Right now i'm working on my Savage 111 in 257 Roberts AI for the 90gr BlitzKings & 115gr VLDs.
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257 Bob ackley my best shooter.
If you live in a none temperamental area, H414 for 90's blitzking and( IMR 4955 on 115's VLd's. Which is temperature stable).
257 Bob ackley my best shooter.
If you live in a none temperamental area, H414 for 90's blitzking and( IMR 4955 on 115's VLd's. Which is temperature stable).
For my straight 257 Roberts, Hybrid 100V has been my go to powder for 100-115gr bullets.
And i do already use H414 for the 90gr bullets.
Not much data for Hybrid 100V in the AI.
Running RL19 with the 120gr Partition in the AI.
Live/hunt in central PA.
Whopping 9°f this morning.
H100V in the AI is not temp stable at all in my experience. Shot my very first match with it. Using a load 2gr below my accepted “max” where a good node was (SD = 7fps). Had over 100fps swing from 26* in the morning to almost 80* in the afternoon. I thought a terrible carbon ring had generated, but it was no trouble to clean out the throat so I don’t think so.
I think my case capacity is just too much for the H100V. Optimal burn rate is closer to N165, H4831, RL23, Norma MRP, etc.
I realized I never posted a pic of the finished product. Went with the 25x47L as previously mentioned. Build is as follows:
Action - Defiance Ruckus Med. (SA)
Barrel - Brux 1:7.5tw @ 27”, Meredith Rifles
Chassis - American Rifle Company XYLO
Reamer - Blackjack No-Turn spec JGS
Trigger - Triggertech Diamond 2 Stage Gold
Brake - Cortina Precision Tuner Brake
Scope - Gen1 Razor HD (Not in Picture)
Rings - American Rifle M-Brace Low Rings
Mags - MDT 10rd w/o binder plate
Bipod - Thunderbeast Arms
Action - Defiance Ruckus Med. (SA)
Barrel - Brux 1:7.5tw @ 27”, Meredith Rifles
Chassis - American Rifle Company XYLO
Reamer - Blackjack No-Turn spec JGS
Trigger - Triggertech Diamond 2 Stage Gold
Brake - Cortina Precision Tuner Brake
Scope - Gen1 Razor HD (Not in Picture)
Rings - American Rifle M-Brace Low Rings
Mags - MDT 10rd w/o binder plate
Bipod - Thunderbeast Arms
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Sweet looking rig, post the load dev process when you get to that stage.
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