Hornaday is at it again... This will keep the fan-boys running back for the latest/greatest. .25 CM
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It's basically a 257 Roberts in a smaller package. It's also designed for higher pressures.
The 257 Roberts, when loaded to similar pressures in modern rifles will beat the 25CM, but not by much or enough to make a difference for hunting Deer and Black Bear size game animals.
The 25 cal market is not huge, mostly due to a lack of interest.
Most folks I know are blinded by the velocities which can be achieved with lighter 75-100 grain bullets. However, when the 115-120 grain bullets are loaded, the 25s really shine.
If you thing the 6.5CM generates light recoil, the 25 will be even lighter, with similar accuracy and field capabilities, when good bullets are used.
My only concern would be for those who don't handload. Finding LGS or even Big Box stores which carry commercial loads could be difficult.
I have a friend who was talked into purchasing a rifle chambered for the 6mm ARC. Beautiful rifle, extremely accurate, "if he can find ammunition"
He's not the type to purchase more than one or two boxes, so it's a constant issue for him when he's looking for ammo.
These cartridges are floated regularly but often don't last long and become "hand loader only" safe queens.
Many of the rifles I've torn down to build custom rifles were chambered for "flash in the pan" cartridges and sold to folks who only shoot factory ammo.
This should be a consideration for anyone looking to get into this as a cartridge of choice.
That being said, try finding an LGS which stocks a good selection of 257 Roberts or 25-06, which will perform as well as the 257CM will with factory loads.
IMHO it should be a great little cartridge, with great potential, IF you handload.
The 257 Roberts, when loaded to similar pressures in modern rifles will beat the 25CM, but not by much or enough to make a difference for hunting Deer and Black Bear size game animals.
The 25 cal market is not huge, mostly due to a lack of interest.
Most folks I know are blinded by the velocities which can be achieved with lighter 75-100 grain bullets. However, when the 115-120 grain bullets are loaded, the 25s really shine.
If you thing the 6.5CM generates light recoil, the 25 will be even lighter, with similar accuracy and field capabilities, when good bullets are used.
My only concern would be for those who don't handload. Finding LGS or even Big Box stores which carry commercial loads could be difficult.
I have a friend who was talked into purchasing a rifle chambered for the 6mm ARC. Beautiful rifle, extremely accurate, "if he can find ammunition"
He's not the type to purchase more than one or two boxes, so it's a constant issue for him when he's looking for ammo.
These cartridges are floated regularly but often don't last long and become "hand loader only" safe queens.
Many of the rifles I've torn down to build custom rifles were chambered for "flash in the pan" cartridges and sold to folks who only shoot factory ammo.
This should be a consideration for anyone looking to get into this as a cartridge of choice.
That being said, try finding an LGS which stocks a good selection of 257 Roberts or 25-06, which will perform as well as the 257CM will with factory loads.
IMHO it should be a great little cartridge, with great potential, IF you handload.
They've basically reinvented the 250-3000 AI. Not a bad thing to emulate. - dan
Do the older 257s have a fast enough twist for the heavy bullets? Or is it pretty much a custom build only option?
Like the 6 CM, it seems this is what would be alleviated....as well as fitting inside a short action. If you don't mind going custom, doing the handloading, and do not care about having a long action, obviously this cartridge will have no appeal.
Besides perhaps cheaper brass.
Like the 6 CM, it seems this is what would be alleviated....as well as fitting inside a short action. If you don't mind going custom, doing the handloading, and do not care about having a long action, obviously this cartridge will have no appeal.
Besides perhaps cheaper brass.
I feel personally attacked.Frankly...I am sick to death of hearing the word "creedmoor"...
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this may be a good thing for the 25 Cal, more people will be interested in it
I like my 25-06 and the 25Roberts is no slouch, but there has been no real development of the 25cal line in 60 or 70 years ?
I like my 25-06 and the 25Roberts is no slouch, but there has been no real development of the 25cal line in 60 or 70 years ?
Ford, Chevy, Dodge... they all do the same thing ....
Any of the New Creedmoor based cartridges are Great - just that the 25 cal is severely lacking on a good choice of Bullets YET 
. RJ
Hopefully SOON - Hornady will reintroduce the “ 30TC “ as a 30 Creedmoor and neck it down to .284 also for a 7 mm Creedmoor
those 2 cartridges are widely needed . 
RJ
. RJHopefully SOON - Hornady will reintroduce the “ 30TC “ as a 30 Creedmoor and neck it down to .284 also for a 7 mm Creedmoor
those 2 cartridges are widely needed . RJAny of the New Creedmoor based cartridges are Great - just that the 25 cal is severely lacking on a good choice of Bullets YET
Hopefully SOON - Hornady will reintroduce the “ 30TC “ as a 30 Creedmoor and neck it down to .284 also for a 7 mm Creedmoor
The 101gr LRX looks like it has some potential!
