.257 weatherby mag is it worth it?

Dogleg said:
Sure, 12 year old kid with a fistful of tags and .257 Bee with those Ballistic tips that can't kill anything. I think he had 9 tags that year, but in any case he had more tags than days to hunt so we packed it in a bit. Nothing needed to be shot more than once, and he was able to pull of a couple of doubles.
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A big congradulations for the kid!!! I'm a believer that kids should get a few kills under their belt. The 257 Weatherby is a "fantastic" cartridge for those long range shots out in the prairies. 100 grain ballistic tips would also be my choice or the 110 accubond. Keep up the good work kid, moreover; our tradition, custom and heritage.;)
 
I had been heading down the 25-06 path, but took a right turn and slapped my name on a Vanguard 2 in .257 bee. Just waiting for the 4-12x40 Redfield to top it.
 
track said:
A big congradulations for the kid!!! I'm a believer that kids should get a few kills under their belt. The 257 Weatherby is a "fantastic" cartridge for those long range shots out in the prairies. 100 grain ballistic tips would also be my choice or the 110 accubond. Keep up the good work kid, moreover; our tradition, custom and heritage.;)
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I've got a daughter hot on his heels too. If it weren't for weight she would be shooting a weebee as well. STW trajectory with .270 recoil is quite a combo in the wide open spaces. Its rather humbleing to think that R.W. put it together in the 40s.

Oddly, I couldn't get the 110 Accubond shooting in a couple of .257s. I've got a pile of A-frames to try, but its hard to argue with success. Scirrocos would be another one to try.
 
Dogleg said:
Don't wait too long, those that do are in for a rude awakening.
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Elaborate ? Just agreeing with my choice I assume?
In any case, I would have had it in my hands today if it weren't for the fact the LGS was out of the 4-12 in standard retical. No need for accurange on the .257.
 
Hodaka said:
Elaborate ? Just agreeing with my choice I assume?
In any case, I would have had it in my hands today if it weren't for the fact the LGS was out of the 4-12 in standard retical. No need for accurange on the .257.
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I have a redfeild 4-12x40 revel with accuretical on my 257 bee and it works great for those reach out there and smack a coyote or wolf shots.
 
Dogleg said:
How the LSS workin' out for ya?
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Hodaka said:
Where do you find the holdover points align as far as yardage?
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The rifle is phenominal I love it! I took it out to 500 meters yesterday and I could hit the gong all day long lol if I wanted to I'm finding the redfeild a little restrictive in the range dept so I might have to dust off the wallet and buy a LRT scope probley a leopould. I zero'ed it at 250 meters and at 500 I aim a little low with the second dot using 100gr spitzer weatherby ammo.
 
Nice! I find it difficult to point a gun in any direction around here where I won't hit a mountain in 500.
Seriously, though, 350 is about the farthest I ranged this year in my hunting spots (using Leupold RX-600).
 
thumper1 said:
The rifle is phenominal I love it! I took it out to 500 meters yesterday and I could hit the gong all day long lol if I wanted to I'm finding the redfeild a little restrictive in the range dept so I might have to dust off the wallet and buy a LRT scope probley a leopould. I zero'ed it at 250 meters and at 500 I aim a little low with the second dot using 100gr spitzer weatherby ammo.
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Told ya.:D Wait till you try handloads.
 
I contemplated the wby version back when but ended up with a 25-06R instead. Thought it made more sense for my hunting needs. I just don't/won't shoot much past 350.
 
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