Speer 257 bullets

[Majday]

I have been looking and looking but has anyone seen any Speer 25 cal 120 bullets anywhere? I know 25 is mostly a limited run but accubonds are not worth trying for and haven’t seen any nosler b tips either. I was hoping for the hot cor, btsp or the grand slam.

 

[jackson1]

I use Speer Gran Slam bullets in my hunting rifles and have not seen them readily available for several years. Back in the day, started handloading with Speer bullets and liked them, but always felt the need to try something different. Now in my dotage I wish I could get more Speer bullets to test, but they don't seem to be around like they used to be. Maybe, I just have not looked hard enough.

 

[choprzrul]

Looks like there is some Hornady's and Bergers out there: https://ammoseek.com/reloading/bullets/.257-diameter/

 

[Majday]

I had hoped for grand slams because it could dual purpose for elk in the rare case I needed it for that out of 2506. As stated accubonds are real hard to find/don’t want to pay 1$/bullet when found.
I see blue collar has 117 gamekings. Anyone ever used these? I know deer would be great.
I’ve seen Berger 133s but don’t think I could stabilize.

 

[std7mag]

I got some 120gr Partition for my 257 Roberts AI.
They should perform well on elk sized game.

 

[bozo699]

I had hoped for grand slams because it could dual purpose for elk in the rare case I needed it for that out of 2506. As stated accubonds are real hard to find/don’t want to pay 1$/bullet when found.
I see blue collar has 117 gamekings. Anyone ever used these? I know deer would be great.
I’ve seen Berger 133s but don’t think I could stabilize.

The game kings are a much more accurate bullet than anything Speer makes!… but it’s a cup and draw bullet same ast the Speer btsp the Grandslam however is a true hunting bullet like a or similar to a partition there bonded
Wayne

 

[bozo699]

I got some 120gr Partition for my 257 Roberts AI.
They should perform well on elk sized game.

I shoot them in my .338 and there a excellent elk bullet so is the Grand Slam
Wayne

 

[Zero333]

I had hoped for grand slams because it could dual purpose for elk in the rare case I needed it for that out of 2506. As stated accubonds are real hard to find/don’t want to pay 1$/bullet when found.
I see blue collar has 117 gamekings. Anyone ever used these? I know deer would be great.
I’ve seen Berger 133s but don’t think I could stabilize.

I've uses Gameking bullets in many different calibers/cartridges and without exception they've always been very accurate and deadly on big game. This includes semi-spitzer, HPBT, SPBT and SP Gameking bullets.

 

[Majday]

I agree the 120 partition would have no problem on elk. Yes I figured they’d be good on accuracy and deer which is why the grand slam sounds good. It’d be normal ranges 2-300 yards so nothing extreme. But rather have more than not enough.

I've uses Gameking bullets in many different calibers/cartridges and without exception they've always been very accurate and deadly on big game. This includes semi-spitzer, HPBT, SPBT and SP Gameking bullets.

have these been mostly deer? I may just develop a load with the gamekings until other bullets become available.

 

[Edd]

Swift has 100 gr A-Frames in stock.

 

[Rednexx]

I might have some Speer 25 cal. 120 gr., I'll check in the morning.

 

[Rednexx]

I've got a box of 50 count Speer Grand Slams 120 gr and a box of 100 120gr Speer 120gr. Boat tails, let me know if you are interested

 

[Zero333]

I agree the 120 partition would have no problem on elk. Yes I figured they’d be good on accuracy and deer which is why the grand slam sounds good. It’d be normal ranges 2-300 yards so nothing extreme. But rather have more than not enough.

have these been mostly deer? I may just develop a load with the gamekings until other bullets become available.

Yes I should of said Gameking bullets work great on deer. Not sure about Elk because I've yet to hunt them. The .243" cal 85 gr HPBT Gameking I used for both deer and smaller critters. Pretty much all deer were shot within 200 yards, thus it makes no difference to me what BC the bullet has. I've always liked the performance of the Semi-Spitzer Gameking and the SP bullets. Hornady Interlock SP / SPBT also a great bullet. But I always gravitate towards the Sierra's because they're always easy to find a very accurate load.

I've used the Speer Hot-cor and Grand Slam on deer as well. And judging by their performance, they should be excellent for Elk as well.

Thinking about it... there are SO MANY good big game bullets nowadays, it makes it harder to pick just one !

 

[Adam in WI]

Yes I should of said Gameking bullets work great on deer.

How far out have you taken them in .25 cal? Exits or not? I had a 115 Partition lodge in a rear quarter of a large deer but it was ~20-24" of penetration.

 

[Zero333]

How far out have you taken them in .25 cal? Exits or not? I had a 115 Partition lodge in a rear quarter of a large deer but it was ~20-24" of penetration.

The only 25 cal I used for deer was a 25-06 with the 117 spbt GK #1630. distance was right around 150 yards. It came apart in the vitals, broadside shot. Shrapnel and base of bullet found behind offside hide. Gave me the idea these are not the best for short range at higher velocities. Deer folded on the spot, but I wouldn't use them on elk. They didn't seem tough enough.

 

[Majday]

Yes I should of said Gameking bullets work great on deer. Not sure about Elk because I've yet to hunt them. The .243" cal 85 gr HPBT Gameking I used for both deer and smaller critters. Pretty much all deer were shot within 200 yards, thus it makes no difference to me what BC the bullet has. I've always liked the performance of the Semi-Spitzer Gameking and the SP bullets. Hornady Interlock SP / SPBT also a great bullet. But I always gravitate towards the Sierra's because they're always easy to find a very accurate load.

I've used the Speer Hot-cor and Grand Slam on deer as well. And judging by their performance, they should be excellent for Elk as well.

Thinking about it... there are SO MANY good big game bullets nowadays, it makes it harder to pick just one

Yes I should of said Gameking bullets work great on deer. Not sure about Elk because I've yet to hunt them. The .243" cal 85 gr HPBT Gameking I used for both deer and smaller critters. Pretty much all deer were shot within 200 yards, thus it makes no difference to me what BC the bullet has. I've always liked the performance of the Semi-Spitzer Gameking and the SP bullets. Hornady Interlock SP / SPBT also a great bullet. But I always gravitate towards the Sierra's because they're always easy to find a very accurate load.

I've used the Speer Hot-cor and Grand Slam on deer as well. And judging by their performance, they should be excellent for Elk as well.

Thinking about it... there are SO MANY good big game bullets nowadays, it makes it harder to pick just one !

Gotcha. I don’t have a lot of experience with Sierra but it may just need to be a dedicated deer rifle and the gamekings would be great it sounds like. I hope Speer will make their way back soon to test out with some rl26. There are so many like you said, just need to pick one and stick with it.

How far out have you taken them in .25 cal? Exits or not? I had a 115 Partition lodge in a rear quarter of a large deer but it was ~20-24" of penetration.

Not speaking of gamekings but I popped an elk with an accubond at 300 mushroomed perfectly got a lung lodged under offside hide.

 

[std7mag]

You didn't say what cartridge your shooting.
I know the 115gr Ballistic Tip performs well out of the 257 Roberts and AI.
I've never recovered one while deer hunting.

 

[Majday]

2506 sorry I mentioned it towards top but wasn’t specific saying it. It’s not a necessary need it now thing but always looking

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The game kings are great but if i was going to shoot an elk id have to grab those a-frames or partitions