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I have 2 of the wssms, very fun cartridge.
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This is how one should view what they currently have until it is due for a re-barrel.
Hell ya!!!! Count me in. Lol
I'd be all over that! The 110 at 3400mv is about like 600v.120 accubond
I've used fusions in 27, 30, and 35 caliber cartridges with great results. I'd imagine the 120's you found would be good too.
Great catch - 120 GS, 110 ABs ...playing with both. Will probably stay with the PTs.120 accubond
My guess is because they have to appeal to a greater audience. The 134 is fairly heavy for a .257 bullet relatively speaking but still had quite a demand. A few rifle companies are making barrels to stabilize the 131,133,134,135 bullets today but none are making one for those real heavies. That's a specialty barrel scenario. Remember when the 131 blackjack came out ? No rifle company made a fast enough barrel to shoot them. They caught on and eventually things happened with companies building rifles for heavier .257 bullets. If those super heavy 257s catch on, the same will happen and even bullet manufacturers will start making heavier bullets. For most, the 130-140 class is heavy enough for the 257. Many jump into the next caliber or higher to get what the 160-180 bullets offer. One thing about these newer and heavier bullets being available for the 257 is, they sure do get the gears turning in heads and keep things interesting in the shooting world.I have to wonder, why did Berger and (gulp) Hornady stop at 134/135gr .257 bullets, and not go larger?
Even in .264 they don't exceed 156grs I don't think.?
Berger has made a HUGE contribution to precision shooting by focusing on heavy for caliber bullets. Their chosen offerings aren't exactly a wild stab either. We know how long Berger has been in this game. They have VALID reasons for choosing what they offer, one being practical twist rates/bullet stability surely.
Calvin, like you I employ 257 for what it is. The finest offering of dual purpose effectivness. So much **** fun.! 75-135grs covers a lot of needs and it sure covers them well. Owned one since 1983, and my 4th version is waiting on a reamer that Manson says will be here mid June. It's a 25 Sherman Short Mag. Duckman is about to build a 25 Max, and we will be comparing. Lance T has the 25PRC/SI in progress now. It's a great day to be supplied with 25 cal bullets.!
Now, you gotta HURRY UP. Keep us posted. Y'all thawed out up there yet?
Yes, that's what I was trying to convey in #48: Black Jack (Sierra) set the precedence for others to follow.
Agreed! While rifle companies have not fully embraced fast-twist barrels, a few barrel manufacturers are making 1:7" -1:7.5" in .25 cal for all of us to build upon. Below are some examples:
Agreed! We need risk-takers and innovators. @Bghunter338 and I experimented with the 145 Black Hole and have transitioned to the 163 Chinchaga and, soon, the 180 Chinchaga, as noted in #37/39. Again, no one is forcing us to go the fast twist barrel or heavy bullet route. It boils down to personal choice/preference and intended purpose.
