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257 Wby vs. 264 Win Mag
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 488552" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>A conventional 264 Win Mag would be better suited to LRH than the 257 Wby Mag. However, that doesn't mean you couldn't build an impressive performer. </p><p> </p><p>While there's clearly a larger selection of 264 bullets available with high BCs from your local retailer, there are (or have been) a few 25 cal bullets with very high BCs. </p><p> </p><p>For example, you might try to reach <a href="mailto:paul@wildcatbullets.com"><span style="color: #551011">paul@wildcatbullets.com</span></a>. He recently indicated that he may start up production of the 25 cal ULD bullets that his predecessor had developed. </p><p> </p><p>I think they had/have 125-156g .257 bullets with BC's ranging from .500-.820 (reportedly). </p><p> </p><p>For such a beast, you would almost certainly need a much faster twist barrel than most all 25 cals. Then, you need the throat done right and you might need to address magazine feeding. But, it would be a really cool sleeper rifle. </p><p> </p><p>Kirby Allen might be the guy to talk to since he's been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. You might just decide to buy one of his rifles. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck!</p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 488552, member: 24624"] A conventional 264 Win Mag would be better suited to LRH than the 257 Wby Mag. However, that doesn't mean you couldn't build an impressive performer. While there's clearly a larger selection of 264 bullets available with high BCs from your local retailer, there are (or have been) a few 25 cal bullets with very high BCs. For example, you might try to reach [EMAIL="paul@wildcatbullets.com"][COLOR=#551011]paul@wildcatbullets.com[/COLOR][/EMAIL]. He recently indicated that he may start up production of the 25 cal ULD bullets that his predecessor had developed. I think they had/have 125-156g .257 bullets with BC's ranging from .500-.820 (reportedly). For such a beast, you would almost certainly need a much faster twist barrel than most all 25 cals. Then, you need the throat done right and you might need to address magazine feeding. But, it would be a really cool sleeper rifle. Kirby Allen might be the guy to talk to since he's been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. You might just decide to buy one of his rifles. Good luck! -- richard [/QUOTE]
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