Deer Rifle

Polarisnut · #1 05-13-2009, 07:50 PM

I am looking at a new deer rifle and can't make up my mind. My question is if given the choice between a remingtion in 264 win mag and a rem in 257 weatherby mag what would be the best option. the 264 is the Sendaro SF 2and the 257 is the CDL SF. would a 257 weatherby be better in a weatherby rifle. I reload so ammo is not a problem.

roger · #2 05-13-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Polarisnut

the 264 is the Sendaro SF 2and the 257 is the CDL SF.

i wouldnt go with sendero, (had one 300wby) needs a gunboy to cart it around, especially if your the kind of fella who does a lot of walking. 15 lbs of rifle wore me out

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Originally Posted by Polarisnut

would a 257 weatherby be better in a weatherby rifle.

depends who the nut behind the bolt is!

Polarisnut · #3 05-13-2009, 08:05 PM

I kow a guy with one of those older senderos in 300 win mag it is a tank. the new one is about 8 1/2 lbs. the cdl is about 7 5/8 lbs

roger · #4 05-13-2009, 08:14 PM

p-nut,

id look at the cdl/264 and put a classy piece of 32mm zeiss glass and quality bases on her...it may cost you the same as mark 5 with a basic scope in the end.
plus the scope can change to a different rifle if you so desire at another time.
just a interesting thot

huntinstuff · #5 05-13-2009, 10:55 PM

Roger is right.

The price of the new Mark 5 is steep.

EagleEye54 · #6 05-14-2009, 08:28 AM

What Roger said!

I have owned both rifles and I'd carry a CDL SF anyday over a Sendero. The SF is also a handsome gun and with the right scope, would be a very nice setup. The 257 Roy is a very interesting cartridge....I hope you reload though because you can't buy ammo for it just anywhere.

skywrench · #7 05-14-2009, 12:15 PM

Isn't the 257 also available in the Vanguard? That would make for a more economical Weatherby option, Howa's are decent (from my experience with a S&W 1500 years ago).

steve · #8 05-14-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skywrench

Isn't the 257 also available in the Vanguard? That would make for a more economical Weatherby option, Howa's are decent (from my experience with a S&W 1500 years ago).

Yes you can get it in Vanguard.

Traps · #9 05-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Get the 264, you won't be undergunned for larger animals.
Roughly equivalent in energy, but better in momentum meaning better penetration on largest bullets for each:

257 is 57.0 lb-ft/s (S.D. = 0.260)
264 is 65.4 lb-ft/s (S.D. = 0.328)

for a difference of 15% in momentum. Hands down the 264.