What will the .257 Roberts do?

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samsmix

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I have two .257 "Bobs", a new Ruger M-77 Mk-II, and a Rem. 722. Both wear 22" barrels. How fast can I safely get 100gr and 120gr bullets moving?
 
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458winshooter

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257 Roberts

I have no personal experience here but Lee's Modern Reloading lists loads up to 3100 fps for the 100gr and 2800 fps for the 120gr if it helps.
 
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Scorch

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You can safely hit 3,000 fps with a 100 gr or 2,700 fps with a 120 gr in most rifles. Most factory ammo is loaded 100 fps or more below that. The 257 Roberts is a light-recoiling rifle with minimal muzzle blast, unlike its friend the 25-06.
 
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crowbeaner

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If you really want your 257 BOB to sing, you have to use 4320, 4064, or H380. Load them to around 46000 cup. and have a ball. My brother has an early Ruger in it, and it will probably go in the casket with him.
 
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mikenbarb

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I absolutly LOVE my Roberts and will take and medium size game animal around. Its highly accurate and I have taken mine out to 500yds on cototes and woodchuck(Deer out to 350). I am sending them out @2980fps(chronographed)with 100gr.Partitions with 37.8gr. Varget but could get a little more but it likes the load so no need to. Im trying some Accubonds this weekend and will let you know what they do. Goog luck with it, Its a great round.
 
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kraigwy

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My 257 Roberts in a Featherweight Model 70 is my go to hunting rifle. I've been shooting it for over 20 years. I have never felt the need to drive it at mag velosities. Its an under-rated cart. Aced out by the 243. Its highly accurate and can normally shoot heavier bullets then the 243s. I normaly use 100 grn. bullets.
 
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dmickey

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Why does everyone worry about speed! I load my .257 Roberts for maximum accuracy. I'm sure that the deer or what ever you shoot will not notice 100 or 200 feet per second difference! :eek:
 
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