What’s the dirt on the 257 Roberts?

[MickThompson]

Besides issues of limited off the shelf ammo? The good, bad, quirks? I've been looking for a compact left handed woods rifle and may have found one to fit the bill with a little work.

 

[DaveB]

Barrel life is supposedly pretty short. Not so sure the ballistics back up those claims, particularly compared with 25-06 and 257 Roy.

If seller does not handload I would wager the rifle is in good shape, assuming no rust.

I know some folks who are real fans of the quarter caliber family.

I'd go for it so long as barrel is good.

 

[TiminTN]

It's based off the 7mm Mauser case so it's not a rocket ship and will be very good on barrel life, so get some 117 Sierra's and some H4831 Shortcut and thank me later.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Light recoiling and effective on deer size game.

 

[ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER]

I have one that I coyote hunt with, I absolutely love it

 

[Pilchard]

I've got one and am a big fan. I have no bad things to say.

 

[Hunter 257W]

It's a great deer cartridge. Mild recoil yet big enough to do the job well. I'd like to eventually get one since I already have a 25-06 and 257 Weatherby. As TiminTn mentioned, it's a former wildcat based on the 7 mm Mauser. Would be great with 100 grain bullets such as the Nosler Ballistic tip since it's velocity is relatively low so that bullet blowup shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Tiny]

Only dirt on the Bob is the fact fsctory ammo is a bit under loaded. N its normally on short actions n short throats which rob it of potential with bullets over a 110 grs due to seating depth.Have heard of exceptions to this but not encountered yet anyways. Factory did this for the short varmint bullets something I havent shot in mine.
Have had 2 A Ruger Ultra Light n Win XTR still have it.. Both liked 120 partition n IMR 4831 .. have played with a few other recipes here n there but not enough.
est Factory load if still made Federal 120 Partition just under 2700 in both..handload 2900 n no pressure signs.

 

[billc1952]

I have a 257 Roberts Ackley Improved and really love it. 120 gr Sierra and IMR 4320 2950 fps. I know I could go faster, but this load shoots so well I hate to mess with it. I would recommend the Roberts for deer and varmints.

 

[MickThompson]

Thanks for all the info but unfortunately the rifle sold before I could get there. Back on the hunt!