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257 Roberts
« on: January 22, 2009, 07:15:26 AM »
 Looking for a varmint loads for 257 Roberts Improved.
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 09:29:06 PM »
I did a quick search and found that Hornady makes .257 Roberts (a fine cartridge) in Custom SST 117 Gr. LM interlock and 117 Gr. BTSP Interlock. Check out this website as well  :)
http://kcprecisionballistics.com/ind.html
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2009, 10:08:05 PM »
Barnes X 
Bullet Weight 100 grs 
Powder IMR 4831 
Powder Weight 49 grs 
Primer CCI 
Brass Make RP 
Barrel Length 22 (inches)
Velocity 3050 fps
Group 100 yds  .55 (inches)   
Gun Info  Win mod 70

this is my favorite load for small game. This load is for the .257 roberts i bulit  shoots great.
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2009, 08:22:16 AM »
 Good information would like to use a lighter bullet say 75-90gr.
 The 117 sounds like a great hunting load........ 
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2009, 04:09:59 PM »
I used to have a bunch of brass for that caliber. I think it went to the recycler - -  :P
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2009, 08:59:42 PM »
 Which recycler its hard to find.......AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHh only you would..
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2009, 08:56:16 AM »
A little lighter - check this link, it might lead somewhere....

http://kcprecisionballistics.com/257ro95grnob.html
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Re: 257 Roberts
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 04:28:44 AM »
 Plan on hand loading for varmints as well for pronghorn size animals.......
 The information is great ......Thanks......
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