I have a couple different short actions I'm thinking of building a 25 caliber. Had a 257 AI back in the day and loved it. With all the new 25's these days is that still the most efficient 25 out there to get close to 25-06 velocities.
Forgot to mention it's a .470 bolt face and I want to stay with that.I have a couple different short actions I'm thinking of building a 25 caliber. Had a 257 AI back in the day and loved it. With all the new 25's these days is that still the most efficient 25 out there to get close to 25-06 velocities.
270 WSM necked down to .257?I have a couple different short actions I'm thinking of building a 25 caliber. Had a 257 AI back in the day and loved it. With all the new 25's these days is that still the most efficient 25 out there to get close to 25-06 velocities.
He wants to keep the 470 bolt face.270 WSM necked down to .257?
90gr Absolute Hammer to 3900+ maybe?
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I believe the short actions may not be long enough - could be wrong tho. That'd be one zippy 25.Ponder this, simply neck 280 Ackley Sammi brass down to 25-280 Ackley
I have had a 257 AI for about 30 years and use 100 Nosler Partitions just off the lede. You just have to size some short to fit the magazine. I know if I don't shoot the one in the chamber that fits the chamber, I have to back the bolt out when I unload it. No problem!!! The round in the chamber is supposed to get the job done!!!!If you plan to put the new longer heavier bullets in the 257 AI you may have trouble with max mag length in a short action.
A longer barrel will help your quest for close to .25-06 velocities.I have a couple different short actions I'm thinking of building a 25 caliber. Had a 257 AI back in the day and loved it. With all the new 25's these days is that still the most efficient 25 out there to get close to 25-06 velocities.