I'm in the process of gathering parts for a .25SST build. I had planned on shooting the heavies, not specifically for their BC. But because I have a good bit H1000. I really like this powder in my 6.5rsaum. But with the shortage of 131 ACEs and 133 Bergen's, I'm looking for options. it has me reconsidering and thinking another 6.5???
What .257 bullet are you shooting?
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I run into a few places that have the Berger 135s.
100gr TSX=>.257 Wby=>DRT. Lots.
Barnes did make 100gr .25 cal bullets blue-coated bullet that was not only fast in my .257 Weatherby Mag but dealy accuracte, it was called the Barnes XLC I also used them in my .224 Wby Mag 1-14 twist, in 50gr. again it's the only bullet that really shoots well in my .224 Wby Mag, I was smart enough to by a few thounsand of the 50gr'ers back in the day. I sold the MkV .257 Wby along with what was left of the 100gr XLC bullets and loaded brass. I'm lead to beleive that the 100gr TTSX BT is kinda it's replacement, could be??? I don't know. What I do know is that the blue-coated ones were outstanding bullets.
sierracharlie338
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I'd look at some hammers. I'm about to convert my 257ai to hammers but you'd be able to shoot something a little heavier with that much powder behind it.
JayR01,
I'm running the 92 grain Hammer Hunters at 3400-3450 fps with H4350. Haven't shot anything yet but should knock a deer on his butt. Haven't done enough shooting yet to settle on an exact powder charge yet.
If you only have H1000 powder I used it with good results with 110 grain Nosler Accubonds on many deer. It does break up inside the animal in my experience.
Seabeeken,
What is your velocity with the 75 grain Hammers? powder?
Thank you
I'm running the 92 grain Hammer Hunters at 3400-3450 fps with H4350. Haven't shot anything yet but should knock a deer on his butt. Haven't done enough shooting yet to settle on an exact powder charge yet.
If you only have H1000 powder I used it with good results with 110 grain Nosler Accubonds on many deer. It does break up inside the animal in my experience.
Seabeeken,
What is your velocity with the 75 grain Hammers? powder?
Thank you
I am shooting 110 Accubonds in the 257Bee at 3410fps. Excellent on deer sized game from 65 to 417 yards so far. (RL22)
MagnumManiac
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I, too, am using the 110g Accubond in my 25-06's (5) and my newly acquired 257Bee.
I also use the 115g Partition depending on the game.
The bee is a LASER!
Cheers.
I also use the 115g Partition depending on the game.
The bee is a LASER!
Cheers.
lancetkenyon
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131 BJ @ 3126 H1000
133 Elite @ 3199 H1000
135 LR Hyb @ 3127 RL23
121 HH @ 3414 H1000
133 Elite @ 3199 H1000
135 LR Hyb @ 3127 RL23
121 HH @ 3414 H1000
Sweet! .25 SST or .257 WBTY? Barrel length?
You can load up on 133's right now. No shortage unless YOU choose not buy when available and they're readily available right now.
Berger 25cal 133gr Elite Hunter
Product Information Caliber: 25cal Bullet Diameter: 0.257" Bullet Weight: 133 Grains OAL: 1.407" Bullet Style: Elite Hunter Recommended Twist Rate: 1 in 8" or faster G1 BC: 0.613 G7 BC: 0.315 G7 Form Factor: 0.914 Part Number: 25586 Quantity: 100 or 500* *500ct will be 5-100ct boxes of the same...
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