257 Roberts bs 25-06

[tbeak]

Just looking at a new barrel for my TC. What's the opinions on these two calibers?

Ballistic, reloadbility ( in relation to materials), accuracy?

Thanks

[Mike Javi Cooper]

257 Roberts is a great cartridge but there is a reason Ackley blew the shoulder forward..

[tbeak]

I'm open to input. I have a caliber gap between 243 and 308. 7mm mag is good but my 308 is my Elk rifle for now. I know going to 280 is not comparable to the 250 class level but what are yalls thoughts. Really just thinking right now. Not buying anytime soon

[tbeak]

I mean 270 is always a good one

[Mike Javi Cooper]

7mm-06 or .280 Remington has long been my favorite... 160 BT

Had some really good 25-06 over the years but when push comes to shove I always reach for the 7mm-06 but it do need a 26" barrel to really shine.. So does the 25-06..

Short barrel.. I'd go with 257 Roberts or 7mm-08 both hold their own in 20"-22" mountain style rifles..

[Tubby]

I've shot a 700 mountain rifle in .257 Roberts for the last 30 years and have taken countless deer with it. Great rifle and round combination IMO. I'm more of a short action fan as well...

[Vap]

257 Roberts is a great cartridge but there is a reason Ackley blew the shoulder forward..

Bingo

[2Lazy2P]

I'd go 25-06, 110 grain Accubonds or 115 VLD's have worked very well for me on deer and pigs.

[Jethro]

I have both a 257 Roberts and 25-06. I like them both. For general use I like the Roberts, even though the 25-06 has more punch when you really need it.

Main problem with the 257 is brass availability. The is some out there now since Winchester just made a run. But sometimes you can go years at a time without any being available through distributors. When you find it you need to stock up. Never any availability issues with 25-06 brass.

Yes, you can form cases from 7x57 or 6mm Rem since that is all the same parent case. But since I have a couple 7x57 rifles as well I like mine to be headstamped correctly.

[sendit]

The 25-06 and 257 Roberts are both good mid bore cartridges. At the end of the day the 25-06 will outperform Roberts and most likely be easier to come by if you don't reload. I have both and they each have their place.

[sboudreaux]

A .260 would fit nicely in that caliber gap!

[LWD]

The 25-06 and 257 Roberts are both good mid bore cartridges. At the end of the day the 25-06 will outperform Roberts and most likely be easier to come by if you don't reload. I have both and they each have their place.

Agreed. If you don't reload, you'll probably be much happier with the ammo availability of the .25-06.

LWD

[Ag 96]

I shoot 5 or more boxes/year of .257 Roberts ammo and have never had a problem finding ammo or components. It's really become my go-to truck gun for pigs and pasture patrol.

Although I reload, I've also started using the Nosler Trophy with 110 gr. accubonds simply because my model 70 shoots them well. Rarely have a problem finding it at the local store or especially MidwayUSA or Brownell's.

Although the 25-06 does pack more of a punch, it's not enough for me to worry about. The .257 is simply much more mild and pleasant to shoot.

[cajuntec]

If you're going with the .257, you either have to get very lucky, or order a custom barrel for the TC Encore. I know... I've been looking for years, and every time one pops up, I'm either late to see it, or short on cash. I've owned and sold three .25-06 barrels in that time. All 26" heavy profile, and all were excellent shooters.

If you have a line on a .257 Roberts Encore barrel, and you pass on it, please let me know.

All the best,
Glenn

[jefandaward]

25-06 will take down an elk and shoots as flat as day old beer