David Emerson
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6.5. The 300 would be waaayyy too big. To me the 257 is absolutely max for a 25. A 25-06 ackley burns 10 grains less powder and is breathing on it,s rear end.
25 SHERMAN (THE LATEST LASER)
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VLD Pilot
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Wondered. Although it's not any bigger than the 257 Wby mag. Actually smaller
David Emerson
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The 300? Not smaller than the 257. The 6.5 prc is a fair amount smaller.
VLD Pilot
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The 257 Wby mag is pretty close to the capacity of the 300 PRC but I think it edges it out by 4-5 grains case capacity. I think. Could be wrong tho. The 30 Sherman which is an improved 300 PRC does have more case capacity. The standard 300 PRC I believe is slightly less than the 257 Wby
David Emerson
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The 300 prc is the same from bolt face to neck/shoulder junction as the 300 win mag. But the case is fatter with only .015 taper. The 257 is a bit shorter with smaller diameter. I don,t understand where you are getting your dope. The PRC is basically a shortened 300 weatherby in capacity. Also the 375 ruger is basically the same capacity and power as the 375 weatherby. I am not going to waste any more time on this. The 264/7rem mag has a bit more capacity than the 257. Hold one next to the other. Not worth arguing about. You are not going to change my mind and by appearances I also am not going to change yours.
VLD Pilot
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Don't misunderstand me, I'm definitely not trying to change anyone's mind. This is simply a conversation and obviously my information isn't accurate as I stated I'm not positive on my data. I guess I thought the Weatherby magnum cartridge exceeded the 300 PRC case capacity. Either way, it's no big issue just matter of information inaccuracy. Certainly no conflict. I'm not trying to build the hottest .257 on the planet or I'd probably get into a Wby mag or wildcat. I have tons of 284 parent brass and 6.5-284 brass to work with so my decision is easy. Plenty of performance for my needs.
David Emerson
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lol. Just ask somebody that built a 25stw
David Emerson
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Your 25/284 should be very similar to a 25/06. Not a bad place to be.
Been there and done it, Still have the T-Shirt somewhere
Did we ever get an OAL for this? I'm looking at doing one in a Tikka action which limits OAL to 3.34" I believe.
elkaholic
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Its a little over 2.9" with 131-135 Fits nicely in AICS short action mags
I thought this was a long action cartridge based on the 270?
