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257 wby mag - 257 stw - 257 AM
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<blockquote data-quote="jbeckstrand" data-source="post: 83971" data-attributes="member: 4812"><p>Kirby, to answer your questions, I've been looking at a 25 cal project for a very long time. And yes, I would like something on the extreme end. The reason for this post is because I was talking to the gunsmith who built my .30-338. He has done several stws (257 and 30 cal) and 257 weatherby's. His opinion is that there really isn't anything to gain by moving up to the stw, stating that the 257 weatherby's he has built are pushing the same velocities. I personally find this hard to believe, but I'm not an expert either. Interestingly enough, he told me the 30 stw's that he builds are pushing the same velocities as the 300 RUM with factory ammo, and use 20 grains less powder. </p><p> The reason I asked about the 257 AM is simply because I'm curious and maybe just a little envious. In truth, I just wanted to know more about it. As a side note, I'm not and probably never will be a truly experienced person at handloading. I find something that works and stick with it. More or less, I just wanted to know what the differences were between the three, so I can make a slightly more educated decision when the time comes to actually put this project together.</p><p></p><p>Justin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jbeckstrand, post: 83971, member: 4812"] Kirby, to answer your questions, I've been looking at a 25 cal project for a very long time. And yes, I would like something on the extreme end. The reason for this post is because I was talking to the gunsmith who built my .30-338. He has done several stws (257 and 30 cal) and 257 weatherby's. His opinion is that there really isn't anything to gain by moving up to the stw, stating that the 257 weatherby's he has built are pushing the same velocities. I personally find this hard to believe, but I'm not an expert either. Interestingly enough, he told me the 30 stw's that he builds are pushing the same velocities as the 300 RUM with factory ammo, and use 20 grains less powder. The reason I asked about the 257 AM is simply because I'm curious and maybe just a little envious. In truth, I just wanted to know more about it. As a side note, I'm not and probably never will be a truly experienced person at handloading. I find something that works and stick with it. More or less, I just wanted to know what the differences were between the three, so I can make a slightly more educated decision when the time comes to actually put this project together. Justin [/QUOTE]
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