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Buffalobob: I did not find your email address; please email me. Thanks.

I am afraid this will only fuel the discussion, but below is a quote from Chuck Hawks who was an extensive website devoted to firearms. "With modern controlled expansion bullets the .257 Weatherby Magnum takes its place alongside the .264 Winchester Magnum, 6.5x68S, and .270 WSM (as well as its...

I know that care needs to be give to not over heat the barrel. A three shot string is usually the max. before letting the barrel cool down. I have seen some recommend having the barrel cool after every shot. I understand, and can be corrected, that with good care a barrel should last 1500+...

OK, John M, I hear you. I may have made a bad choice for regularly hunting at 600 yards, but as posted above my primary range is 150-400 yards. I have, thanks to the responses, begun to view my 300WM as my 400 yard plus option and anticipate working it into maybe even more range. I have also...

BuffaloBob: Thanks for the advice. I will pick up a .264 plastic brush. This is why forums are great sources of information.

The exchange of view has been, well, informative. Thanks, everyone. All of you have about convienced me to begin handloading, which I did years ago as a youth. Kirby: No apology necessary. I just keep learning. This better than hanging out at the local gun shop. I figure that at 57 I have...

I appreciate John M. point of view, but I had not madeup my mind when I originally posted the question. I also understand the some (maybe most) would not agree with my purchase of a .257 Wby (though RBrowning may). What have the responses contributed? Well I am looking a ways to improve my...

Thanks for the responses. I have purchased a new Weatherby Big Game Master in .257 Wby. The dealer had a 25-06, but made me a real deal on the Weatherby.

Thanks for the responses. I have been thinking in terms of factory rifles and ammo. While I have been deer hunting for 45 years, I do not have any experience with wildcat offerings. Maybe someone can point me to a good summary of the available wildcats. For example I have not idea what a 257...

Thanks Fiftydriver. It makes sense. I know you produce custom rifles, but what would you recommend in a non-custom rifle? I am attempting to stay under $1000.

I have a 300 Win mag for over 400 yards, but I am looking for a more general purpose rifle which would normally be used for 150 to 400, but it would be nice to be able to reach out to 600 if necessary. Thanks,

OK, I have not been a LRH, but this forum may be of assistance. I am faced with purchasing a new general purpose for moderate range deer (whitetail and mule) hunting (out to no more than 600 yards)in central Kansas. Based on expereince and research/conversations the choices have narrowed to the...

Living in Kansas, I am interested in hunting mule deer, etc. in western Kansas at ranges beyond my usual whitetail range. I anticipate hunting at between 150 and 300 yards. My family gave me a Rem. 700 LSS in 7mm Ultra Mag as a gift. Fine looking rifle, but I am concerned about barrel life. I...