I have your old .243 model 7 and I am glad you preferred your .257. Although now I want model 7's in more chamberings. Including a .257 Roberts.
Where art thou .257 Roberts?
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I have your old .243 model 7 and I am glad you preferred your .257. Although now I want model 7's in more chamberings. Including a .257 Roberts.
Yes... BUT, the .257" will also spit a 117/120 grain with larger diameter and carrying more energy...
True, but once you have the rifle, not a factor... perhaps for the terminally impatient.
Yep, and for those of "willowy wrist" and delicate sensibilities, for whom another half inch of steel is a major consideration, I would concur that the .243 is the more genteel selection.
Ahhhh, a great point, particularly for the aged... those who tend to leave principal items like ammo back home on the kitchen table... but, in most of those cases, the ammo is sitting next to the rifle...
If one was inclined to manufacture loads ad nauseum... this would be a significant concern... however, the 75 grain VM for varmints and the 117 BTSP/SST et al for mediumish/deerlike game, seem to work in just about every rifle I have tried them in...
Other reasons I haven't thought of yet.
Other reasons... such as;
"Cool factor"; Roberts over baby .308.
"Energy"; Roberts over baby .308.
"Non-Permanent statement of individuality (unlike the quintessential "MOM" tattoo); Roberts over baby .308.
Kimber and Montana rifle company would be a couple, maybe Cooper. Keep an eye out for a used one ruger, Remington and the odd browning and win featherlight.
That reminds me gonna cook up a load with R17 and 100TTSX and play around with mine, that should be about perfect
That reminds me gonna cook up a load with R17 and 100TTSX and play around with mine, that should be about perfect
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And a nice tang safety 77 might pop up on the EE tonite or tomorrow....
And be ready to PAY.
I had [sold it in a moment of insanity] a 257 Roberts in a 700 "Classic"
It would spit out the 100 grain Partition at 3300, and I don't think any 243 will do that.
With Reloder 22, the 120 partition made 3090, which is chasing the 25-06. Very effective.
I tipped over deer, moose and caribou with that Roberts, and it was my son's go-to rifle for 3 years, during which he shot several head of game.
Never had to shoot anything twice, as far as I can remember.
Never felt a need for a bigger 25 with that Roberts in hand. I should see if I can buy it back....I do miss it!
Regards, Dave.
It would spit out the 100 grain Partition at 3300, and I don't think any 243 will do that.
With Reloder 22, the 120 partition made 3090, which is chasing the 25-06. Very effective.
I tipped over deer, moose and caribou with that Roberts, and it was my son's go-to rifle for 3 years, during which he shot several head of game.
Never had to shoot anything twice, as far as I can remember.
Never felt a need for a bigger 25 with that Roberts in hand. I should see if I can buy it back....I do miss it!
Regards, Dave.
whatever will be will be, but don't ever buy a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in the Bob. The accuracy just ain't there in any of them, it's just a fact of life! That combo never did connect. For proof, search Ed Matunas (may need correct spelling) and the books he has written.
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I had [sold it in a moment of insanity] a 257 Roberts in a 700 "Classic"
It would spit out the 100 grain Partition at 3300, and I don't think any 243 will do that.
With Reloder 22, the 120 partition made 3090, which is chasing the 25-06. Very effective.
I tipped over deer, moose and caribou with that Roberts, and it was my son's go-to rifle for 3 years, during which he shot several head of game.
Never had to shoot anything twice, as far as I can remember.
Never felt a need for a bigger 25 with that Roberts in hand. I should see if I can buy it back....I do miss it!
Regards, Dave.
Man, that was a serious tactical error. Fetch that thing back toute suite!
I thought I seen one today on the EE but I just went back and looked and could not find it ,,,I was sure it was a rem 7oo or model 7 stainless with the fluted barrel and the engraving on the floor plate ,,anybody ells see this add ,,Dutch
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It was there, M700 walnut stock, stainless fluted barrel, butt ugly recoil pad... for $900. If memory serves it was being sold by "240gord" and he was waffling on whether or not he wanted to sell... the ad said if "the other rifle" sold first, he would pull that .257 ad off the EE... so one or the other likely sold.
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Did someone say 257 Roberts.
My two will never be sold unless I can no longer pull the trigger.
Might be looking for a Ruger #1 in the future. I have a line on a 25-06 that would make a 257 Robert.
I have had 2 inquiries about my BLR but see above.
David
My two will never be sold unless I can no longer pull the trigger.
Might be looking for a Ruger #1 in the future. I have a line on a 25-06 that would make a 257 Robert.
I have had 2 inquiries about my BLR but see above.
David
