New knockers

[Blacktail1]

Well I had a rem 700 7 rem mag and decided it needed augmentation. She’s now sporting a 26” benchmark barrel , bell and Carlson stock , vx3i 4-14 windplex reticle chambered in 257 weatherby. I think I’ll name her “ The Fog” finger of god. She will spit 100grn partitions and be my go to meat getter me thinks.

[PaLuke]

Nice looking rifle. I’ve always been interested in the .257 Weatherby. How do you like the zero stop on the scope? Enjoy your new set up. Take care.

[Blacktail1]

Originally Posted by PaLuke

Nice looking rifle. I’ve always been interested in the .257 Weatherby. How do you like the zero stop on the scope? Enjoy your new set up. Take care.

I’m still getting the feel of the set up . The zero stop on this scope seems fantastic so far.

[roper1]

Our small hunting group has a couple of die-hard 257 fans in it. My son taken many deer, couple 6 point bull elk with his. He does prefer his 300 Bee though. One other guy & his wife killed a bunch of deer with theirs. Nice looking rig. Good luck!

[Who Da Fisherman]

Nice thread title, opened up expecting something different 👀👀
Nice rifle
Going to a lighter stock how is the recoil?
WDF

[Blacktail1]

Originally Posted by Who Da Fisherman

Nice thread title, opened up expecting something different 👀👀
Nice rifle
Going to a lighter stock how is the recoil?
WDF

To be honest I was surprised at the recoil from a 100 grn bullet . However I’m not a small person so it is very shooter friendly. I managed 5/8” groups with 66 grn imr 4831 the first trip to the range. I will try reloader 22 next time out and shoot it through the radar to see how she does.

[marky_mark]

Those bullets come out screaming!
I shot a couple critters with one. They went down scary fast

Great caliber

[EZM]

My go to is a 257 bee. They do kick much harder than expected and, quite frankly, as much as my 30-06.

But they are accurate, flat, and will do what needs to be done for you.

[270person]

Very nice. Its a Remington in a Wby cartridge so

Tried a B&C stock this fall for the first time and liked it a lot.

[Jerry D]

I’ve always like weatherby rifles but being left handed couldn’t bring myself to one due to costs and recoil of those magnums. Been shooting a .25-06 for years though and that just takes it to the next level!


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[Duke74]

“New knockers” I thought this forum thread was for people to talk about their wives’ new silicon implants........

[45/70/500]

Originally Posted by Who Da Fisherman

Nice thread title, opened up expecting something different 👀👀
Nice rifle
Going to a lighter stock how is the recoil?
WDF

i thought he was gonna say his wife got a boob job pictures or it didnt happen ?

[aardvaark]

- - I thought I’d derail it again but in a different direction.

I got a 257B in a Mark5 and can’t get it to shoot under an inch. And most of the time is 1.5”. That ultra long throat seems to be the problem. Cuz when I get the long copper bullets to .050 off the lands is when they tighten up. But at that coal, there’s very little bullet left in the case. Iirc, there’s somewhere around .065 of freeborn. Tried bedding, floating the barrel, adding some weight to it, nothing really changed much. Except it’s much more pleasant to shoot now.

Haven’t tried factory ammo, apparently they shoot the best, but at those prices it’s a little daunting for me.

Any suggestions?

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Those bullets come out screaming!
I shot a couple critters with one. They went down scary fast

Great caliber

That's why I would like to see a 6.5x300 in action. Quality chunk of lead and it would be hel1 on deer

[58thecat]

nice rig and the 257 wby is a screamer....flat and fast.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

That's why I would like to see a 6.5x300 in action. Quality chunk of lead and it would be hel1 on deer

The kid should have his 6.5STW for this spring.
he has the rifle and brass , and the dies came in the other day , and the barrel should be finished and on its way to Bob at Custom Gunworx soon.

Now THAT will be interesting!
Cat

[Smokinyotes]

My 257wby just may be my “funnest” rifle. I’ve only shot 3 deer with it and a hand full of coyotes but it sure flattens game. My wife head shot her moose fall before last with my 257 wby dropped like a ton of bricks.

[Blacktail1]

Originally Posted by aardvaark

- - I thought I’d derail it again but in a different direction.

I got a 257B in a Mark5 and can’t get it to shoot under an inch. And most of the time is 1.5”. That ultra long throat seems to be the problem. Cuz when I get the long copper bullets to .050 off the lands is when they tighten up. But at that coal, there’s very little bullet left in the case. Iirc, there’s somewhere around .065 of freeborn. Tried bedding, floating the barrel, adding some weight to it, nothing really changed much. Except it’s much more pleasant to shoot now.

Haven’t tried factory ammo, apparently they shoot the best, but at those prices it’s a little daunting for me.

Any suggestions?

what is the twist rate of your barrel? Do you know history of your rifle? If not have you had a bore scope inspection done?

[Positrac]

Originally Posted by Duke74

“New knockers” I thought this forum thread was for people to talk about their wives’ new silicon implants........

You weren’t the only one hoping as you opened the thread...

Even if it was true I knew I’d be disappointed...pics are too hard to post for some on here...

[Blacktail1]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

My 257wby just may be my “funnest” rifle. I’ve only shot 3 deer with it and a hand full of coyotes but it sure flattens game. My wife head shot her moose fall before last with my 257 wby dropped like a ton of bricks.

I love hearing this ^^^^ this is what I wanted it for.

[Redneck 7]

Very nice build. Where did you have it done?

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

That's why I would like to see a 6.5x300 in action. Quality chunk of lead and it would be hel1 on deer

I had a couple 26 noslers and they worked great
Should have never sold the last one

I’ve found a very direct correlation between the speed of a bullet and how fast an animals hits the dirt lol

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

I had a couple 26 noslers and they worked great
Should have never sold the last one

I’ve found a very direct correlation between the speed of a bullet and how fast an animals hits the dirt lol

As was mentioned previously, Roy had that one figured decades ago, and more and more are running with it.
180 grain partitions + high rate of speed= best sound ever

[waldedw]

I have had a couple 257 WM's over the years and still have one in my stable, weatherby vanguard first light, love it, 110 accubonds just flat out kill deer sized game, never tried it on anything bigger.

[aardvaark]

Originally Posted by Blacktail1

what is the twist rate of your barrel? Do you know history of your rifle? If not have you had a bore scope inspection done?

Not sure of the twist rate, I’m the second owner, the first owner had it pillared and bedded, so I’m thinking he did that for a reason, he said he only put about 60 rounds thro it. I free floated the barrel after I realized it doesn’t shoot real good. I put likely another 150-200 rounds thro it last summer after I got it.

I just got a Teslong borescope, came in the mail today, I’m no gunsmith, I don’t know what I’m looking for, but to me it looks really good in there. The crown is flawless from what I can see, a wee bit of erosion at the beginning of the lands, but it is such an awfully long way to get to the lands.

[Blacktail1]

Originally Posted by aardvaark

Not sure of the twist rate, I’m the second owner, the first owner had it pillared and bedded, so I’m thinking he did that for a reason, he said he only put about 60 rounds thro it. I free floated the barrel after I realized it doesn’t shoot real good. I put likely another 150-200 rounds thro it last summer after I got it.

I just got a Teslong borescope, came in the mail today, I’m no gunsmith, I don’t know what I’m looking for, but to me it looks really good in there. The crown is flawless from what I can see, a wee bit of erosion at the beginning of the lands, but it is such an awfully long way to get to the lands.

I would figure out twist of barrel easy to do put cleaning rod in with brush on it and Mark rod push tod in until it makes full revolution Mark rod again then measure your two marks.Perhaps that barrel is going to be a light bullet fan . 1-12 .
Just a thought.

[Blacktail1]

Originally Posted by Redneck 7

Very nice build. Where did you have it done?

Rifle was put together by Dennis sorinson in Brentwood bay B.C. . He’s a wizard . Had a 7 mag put together by him that shoots amazing.

[waldedw]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

I had a couple 26 noslers and they worked great
Should have never sold the last one

I’ve found a very direct correlation between the speed of a bullet and how fast an animals hits the dirt lol

Now Mark you know that's not true, stinky say's a light slow match bullet with a high SD out of a 6.5 grendel is more than adequate for anything that walks in North America

Sorry just couldn't resist it, I know

[aardvaark]

Originally Posted by Blacktail1

I would figure out twist of barrel easy to do put cleaning rod in with brush on it and Mark rod push tod in until it makes full revolution Mark rod again then measure your two marks.Perhaps that barrel is going to be a light bullet fan . 1-12 .
Just a thought.

Have only tried 100gr plus so far but that’s a good thought, to try the lighter weights. And I’ll see if I can find the twist rate, but I haven’t had much success with that so far.

[sns2]

Originally Posted by aardvaark

- - I thought I’d derail it again but in a different direction.

I got a 257B in a Mark5 and can’t get it to shoot under an inch. And most of the time is 1.5”. That ultra long throat seems to be the problem. Cuz when I get the long copper bullets to .050 off the lands is when they tighten up. But at that coal, there’s very little bullet left in the case. Iirc, there’s somewhere around .065 of freeborn. Tried bedding, floating the barrel, adding some weight to it, nothing really changed much. Except it’s much more pleasant to shoot now.

Haven’t tried factory ammo, apparently they shoot the best, but at those prices it’s a little daunting for me.

Any suggestions?

Have you ever tried seating the Barnes really, really deep in the case? It has worked for some. Worth a try. Good luck.