Which .25 for next build?

[338weatherby]

Which .25 would you choose for paper and deer/antelope say to 800 yards? Considering components, performance, ease to work up good load, and any other plus/minus. Been thinking 25-06AI, 25 CM, 25-284, 257AI, 257weath, and ? I've got '06 brass, 6.5CM brass (no rifles anymore) and also 7x57 brass. The easiest would seem to be the 25-06 but wondering if there would be an issue with the 128HH's, 133 Bergers, and 131BJ's?

 

[Bghunter338]

Which .25 would you choose for paper and deer/antelope say to 800 yards? Considering components, performance, ease to work up good load, and any other plus/minus. Been thinking 25-06AI, 25 CM, 25-284, 257AI, 257weath, and ? I've got '06 brass, 6.5CM brass (no rifles anymore) and also 7x57 brass. The easiest would seem to be the 25-06 but wondering if there would be an issue with the 128HH's, 133 Bergers, and 131BJ's?

If you want long action mag. I went with 257 Blackbird. 121 hhs at 3440 and 135s at 3300.

 

[338weatherby]

If you want long action mag. I went with 257 Blackbird. 121 hhs at 3440 and 135s at 3300.

I'm open to short or long.

Any issues getting/making brass?

 

[Bghunter338]

Brass is 7 blaser and I've been able to get it fairly easily. There's actually a guy on here that had a bunch last time I got some. He probably still has some he had a few 1000. Making it is easy just neck down and I use a expander.

 

[FEENIX]

Which .25 would you choose for paper and deer/antelope say to 800 yards? Considering components, performance, ease to work up good load, and any other plus/minus. Been thinking 25-06AI, 25 CM, 25-284, 257AI, 257weath, and ? I've got '06 brass, 6.5CM brass (no rifles anymore) and also 7x57 brass. The easiest would seem to be the 25-06 but wondering if there would be an issue with the 128HH's, 133 Bergers, and 131BJ's?

I built my .257 WBY specifically to propel the heavies like the 131s, 133s/135s, and now the 145s.

Good luck with your project build.

 

[Bghunter338]

I built my .257 WBY specifically to propel the heavies like the 131s, 133s/135s, and now the 145s.

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Good luck with your project build.

What powder did you decide on with the 145s?

 

[asd9055]

I built my .257 WBY specifically to propel the heavies like the 131s, 133s/135s, and now the 145s.

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Good luck with your project build.

Another sexy rifle. @FEENIX you must have a VERY understanding wife!
There are two .25 rifles I have always wanted. 25-06 in M70 CRF and 257 WBY....Some day

 

[FEENIX]

What powder did you decide on with the 145s?

I have not decided on any powder yet, but it will be in the H1000 and slower burn rate.

 

[FEENIX]

Another sexy rifle. @FEENIX you must have a VERY understanding wife!
There are two .25 rifles I have always wanted. 25-06 in M70 CRF and 257 WBY....Some day

Yes, Sir, I am fortunate to have a lovely and understanding wife of 40 years.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

I'm working on a 25-300 PRC 8 twist will se what it does with the 133 berger and 110 accubond stuff will keep you posted

 

[Tidus56]

I'm working on a 25-300 PRC 8 twist will se what it does with the 133 berger and 110 accubond stuff will keep you posted

This will be sweet!

 

[Darryle]

I am heading down this rabbit hole, my goal is to simply neck size the SAMMI 280 Ackley brass. My goal was designed around the 133gr Elite Hunter and 135gr LRHT bullets thru a 7 twist barrel. We'll see if it plays out.

 

[338weatherby]

Love the reply's. I'm definitely not leaning any way so the new options are great. Looking for some speed!

 

[Bghunter338]

Elk hunter 338, had dies and brass he was selling. Not sure if it had sold or not. If interested in the Blackbird you can hit him up.