|
Forums46
Topics538,175
Posts9,733,826
Members87,071
| |
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
 Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: wetduck]
#3744370
11/11/12 03:53 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 348
rockyraider
Bird Dog
|
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 348 |
I just shot my buddy's 257 Weatherby Mark V the other day. Its a beautiful rifle no doubt. The 257 didn't kick bad shooting $70 Weatherby rounds. Personally, there is no way that I'd pay the money for that rifle or pay $70/box for ammo. I'm not doubting that its a great caliber, but for killing deer, there are much more economical choices. I'd take my 270Win or 7mm-08 any day over it. I'd cry if I put a scratch on a $2k rifle. There are plenty of calibers that will kill deer as effeciently as the 257 Weatherby at a fraction of the price. Just my opinion after shooting one.
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: rockyraider]
#3744694
11/11/12 11:18 AM
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 31,056
HWY_MAN
THF Celebrity
|
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 31,056 |
It's kinda like the guy who goes into the Mercedes dealership, walks up to the SLS-Class AMG and then asks the salesman what kinda gas milage it gets. If thats a concern you can't afford it, go buy a Prius.
Yes! A Weatherby does kill them deader.
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: HWY_MAN]
#3744740
11/11/12 12:37 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 44,461
rifleman
Sparkly Pants
|
|
Sparkly Pants
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 44,461 |
X2
I'd get a Remington SF in 257 before I bought another WBY rifle. Could pull that pretty wood stock on and put a micky stock on it and still be sitting cheaper than the mk5s.
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: rifleman]
#3744752
11/11/12 01:08 PM
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 31,056
HWY_MAN
THF Celebrity
|
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 31,056 |
X2
I'd get a Remington SF in 257 before I bought another WBY rifle. Could pull that pretty wood stock on and put a micky stock on it and still be sitting cheaper than the mk5s. Funny you bring that up, just picked this up a few monts ago. But I still like my Weatherby's. 
Yes! A Weatherby does kill them deader.
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: HWY_MAN]
#3746639
11/12/12 01:20 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 279
wheeling_hunter
Bird Dog
|
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 279 |
Remington SF in 257 is next gun I want. Any sellers?
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: txbobcat]
#3752725
11/13/12 08:45 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 685
Kentucky Native
Tracker
|
|
Tracker
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 685 |
Anyone shoot a 257 Mag deer/hog hunting? Maybe speaking in a bit of hyperbole but I believe God himself had TX hunting in mind when he allowed Roy to create the .257. Fast, flat, easy on the shoulder and more than capable of bringing down anything that roams this great state. My bullet of choice for the last several years is the 110 gr. AccuBond running a legit 3250 fps thru the chrono...but man seeing the red cloud after pushing a light bullet thru a groundhog at 4000 fps makes me smile every time. Looking at purchasing one. Weatherby guns are not cheap to buy and ammo can cost a couple a bucks more per box than your green and gold mushroom boxes but in the end I doubt you'll regret your purchase.
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: txbobcat]
#3752933
11/13/12 09:45 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,269
GriffGruff78
Pro Tracker
|
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,269 |
Anyone shoot a 257 Mag deer/hog hunting?
Looking at purchasing one. I love the .25-06 for deer and pigs. The .257 Weatherby does everything a little better than the .25-06 EXCEPT "being inexpensive to shoot".
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: Kentucky Native]
#3752963
11/13/12 09:53 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,523
changedmyname
THF Celebrity
|
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,523 |
Anyone shoot a 257 Mag deer/hog hunting? Maybe speaking in a bit of hyperbole but I believe God himself had TX hunting in mind when he allowed Roy to create the .257. Fast, flat, easy on the shoulder and more than capable of bringing down anything that roams this great state. My bullet of choice for the last several years is the 110 gr. AccuBond running a legit 3250 fps thru the chrono...but man seeing the red cloud after pushing a light bullet thru a groundhog at 4000 fps makes me smile every time. Looking at purchasing one. Weatherby guns are not cheap to buy and ammo can cost a couple a bucks more per box than your green and gold mushroom boxes but in the end I doubt you'll regret your purchase. You can get a 257 in a Vanguard II which is pretty cheap if that's what you are worried about and the shells I used to shoot were $54 a box, not $70. 2 boxes should last a long time. I will have a 700 CDL SF soon. And I ain't pulling that wood stock. That beauty is staying put.
|
|
|
|
Re: 257 Weatherby Mag
[Re: changedmyname]
#3753289
11/13/12 11:45 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 67
tommy guns
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 67 |
I have a rem 700 stainless,gray lam wood,26" bbl,no scope.is used,but looks new.have pics on computer,but dont know how to send them.is $900.00 a fair price?Thanks.Tom
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|
