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<blockquote data-quote="FEENIX" data-source="post: 3031889" data-attributes="member: 14204"><p>I do not think the WSM and RSAUM are falling off in popularity. I have two .300 WSMs and a 7MM SAUM. And if it did, the PRC might, too. But no one can tell what the future holds. The .257 WBY was produced in 1944, and its parent case, .375 H&H, was produced in 1912. Both have a longitudinal presence as they stood the test of time and are still being made today after 80 years; that's pretty darn good to me.</p><p></p><p>I was able to acquire enough brass for the life of my barrel. As of 5 minutes ago, the .257 WBY brass was available at Grafs. You can also use .264 WM and 7MM RM brass. I went with the .257 WBY as my first .25 cal and a tribute to the pioneer Roy Weatherby. My barrel is 1:7" and specifically built to propel the heavy bullets - 131 BJ, 133/135 Berger, 134 Hornady, and 145 Black Hole. And hopefully soon, Chinchiga's 160g.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the belted concern, I load for .257 WBY, .264 WM, 3 .300 WMs, .30 LARA, .338 WM, and the 7MM RM and 7MM STW when I still had them without any issues.</p><p></p><p>So, for me, the .257 WBY is the easy button. But we all have different preferences and intended purposes, so go with yours. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FEENIX, post: 3031889, member: 14204"] I do not think the WSM and RSAUM are falling off in popularity. I have two .300 WSMs and a 7MM SAUM. And if it did, the PRC might, too. But no one can tell what the future holds. The .257 WBY was produced in 1944, and its parent case, .375 H&H, was produced in 1912. Both have a longitudinal presence as they stood the test of time and are still being made today after 80 years; that's pretty darn good to me. I was able to acquire enough brass for the life of my barrel. As of 5 minutes ago, the .257 WBY brass was available at Grafs. You can also use .264 WM and 7MM RM brass. I went with the .257 WBY as my first .25 cal and a tribute to the pioneer Roy Weatherby. My barrel is 1:7" and specifically built to propel the heavy bullets - 131 BJ, 133/135 Berger, 134 Hornady, and 145 Black Hole. And hopefully soon, Chinchiga's 160g. Regarding the belted concern, I load for .257 WBY, .264 WM, 3 .300 WMs, .30 LARA, .338 WM, and the 7MM RM and 7MM STW when I still had them without any issues. So, for me, the .257 WBY is the easy button. But we all have different preferences and intended purposes, so go with yours. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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