257 Weatherby

Discussion in 'Reloading Bench' started by Laserwizard, Jun 18, 2015.

  1. Laserwizard

    Laserwizard Active Member Founding Member

    Just picked up a pre-Mark V chambered in 257 Weatherby Mag, in incredible shape. This is a Southgate gun. Nice addition to my Lasermarks in 7mm Weatherby and 340 Weatherby.

    Anybody have a favorite load for the 257 that they'd like to share?
     
  2. 1100 Remington Man

    1100 Remington Man Member Founding Member

    It will become your favorite as it was Roy Weatherby's.
    Lower recoil than your other two rifles.
    I don't have a .257 Weatherby's but due shoot a .264 Win Mag and I load Nosler's 120 BT and it's perfect for Deer & Antelope.
     
  3. Buck

    Buck Active Member

    Over the years I've tried several loads for my 257 WBY. The most accurate for me has been 71 gr of Reloader 25. I generally load a 115 gr or 120 gr Nosler Partrician. Great deer and antelope rifle. I have taken two elk with it as well.
     
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  4. Rob Greenside

    Rob Greenside Mega Poster

    Really one of the best Roy developed. I agree with Buck. Super accurate and almost no perceived recoil. Great pronghorn round. I shot one years ago, and used it on coyote also.
     
  5. 409impala1

    409impala1 Well-Known Member

    I can't remember what twist barrel those have. Some require heavier bullet weight. Barrel twist is the first thing to know.
     
  6. Daryl Shehan

    Daryl Shehan Active Member

    Reloader 22 and 100gr Barnes tsx bullet or the tipped version. Barnes bullets like to be near max. My load is 71gr, but every gun is different. The older Weatherby rifles were twisted slower , so they liked lighter bullet weights . Have killed both elk and deer with the Barnes bullets. Can pm me if need more info.