What does a 257 Roberts compare to?

The . 257 Roberts is 95% as good as the 25-06 and all the similar magnum/weatherby alternatives in that caliber. It is a great, low recoil, smooth option. The novelty and extra-special-benefit of the 257 Roberts is that it is based on the 7×57 mauser.

What’s the difference between 243 and 25-06?

243 Winchester rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 3180 feet per second (fps) while . 25-06 Remington rounds travel at a velocity of 3120 fps. 243 Winchester bullets travel 3.6 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while . 25-06 Remington bullets travel 3.5 times that same speed.

Is a 257 Roberts good for deer?

257 Roberts is a great all-around deer cartridge, so it’s too bad that it’s so difficult and/or expensive to get your hands on one. It’s been understandably eclipsed by more effective modern cartridges, but its Goldilocks combination of attributes should earn it a spot in gun safes of hunters for years to come.

What happened to the 257 Roberts?

Eventually the gun manufacturers quietly dropped the . 257 Roberts from their chambering menu, replacing it with the 6 mm Remington and . 243 Winchester. Because so many rifles were out there chambered for the Roberts’ cartridge, ammo makers continue to make occasional runs.

What is 257 Roberts improved?

The 257 Improved is a fine performer, adding up to 100 fps velocity over its factory cousin. One of its advantages, Ackley noted, is the fact that 257 Roberts factory ammunition can be used in an improved rifle if necessary. Other 25 caliber wildcats are not this flexible.

What is the best caliber for youth deer hunting?

3 Best Rifle Calibers for Youth Hunters

6.5mm Creedmoor. At the larger end of the spectrum, the 6.5 Creedmoor features a great recoil-to-power ratio that keeps shoulders bruise-free while ensuring a quick, clean kill.
.243 Winchester. The .
.22 Long Rifle.
Pro Tip: Get a Suppressor.
Last Shot.

What bullet does 257 Roberts use?

The . 257 Roberts uses the same caliber bullets as . 250 Savage or the more powerful . 25-06 Remington.

Is a 257 Roberts a short action?

The . 257 Roberts is a low recoiling, mild powered cartridge. In a short action, it has the potential for a suitable youth rifle but without care towards optimizing hand loads, can lack the power with many 117 to 120 grain loads to be of any great advantage over the more common . 243.