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.257 wby mag #5443739 11/26/14 04:16 AM
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lets talk about it.

what are your thoughts?


to the people that own them....how do you like it?


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Love mine. Hit's them like Thor's hammer !!lol


We get old too fast and wise too slow
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Hard to not like. I will say this-because it uses a smaller projectile and is screaming fast, a well-constructed bullet is a must for deer IMO.


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


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love mine
old vanguard with thin stainless barrel, duracoated

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Had one back in late 80's. Fellow made me an offer on a trade that I wanted. Good caliber. My thoughts are if you drive a Maserati and fly an MU2, then you really need a 257 W. Otherwise a 260 should suffice. But as we know, some people insist on driving a diesel 4x4 truck when they never get on a dirt road. JMHO


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Re: .257 wby mag [Re: Nogalus Prairie] #5444039 11/26/14 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
Hard to not like. I will say this-because it uses a smaller projectile and is screaming fast, a well-constructed bullet is a must for deer IMO.


Accubonds or partitions seem to be the recommended loads


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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I have shot a 257 WBY quite often. It was the only Whitetail rifle I used for about five years, 91-96. I have been moved on to other things but still come back to it from time to time and enjoy it. The Accumark sits at our ranch in Runnels county, and accounts for a deer or two every year,by friends and family. I pick it up from time to time to shoot a coyote or to hunt a pig with. My wife has shot a 257 extensively. She has a Blaser R93, and that happens to be her favorite barrel. She has taken quite a few African species with that rifle up to the size of kudu and Gemsbok, and never had any issues. We use a 115 grain bonded core bullet and have never had any issues.

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I recently purchased a rifle in 257. I have not had the opportunity to go to the range yet with it, but hope to very soon. I purchased 110 grain Nosler Accubond bullets to go with it.

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I've hot 2, love them both but almost never take them out of the safe, only for a good wipe down. They have sentimental value and replacement cost is more then I can afford. Both are Weatherby MK V in a high grade wood stock. Heavy engraving lets you know what each gun was intended for (pronghorn and prairie dogs).


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Well, I joined the .257 Roy club today.

Gun seems to like the 110 grain accubonds


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Originally Posted By: txtrophy85
Well, I joined the .257 Roy club today.

Gun seems to like the 110 grain accubonds




worthless


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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It's a helluva coyote caliber for sure!!! Some might say over kill, but I say it's just the right amount!






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Well, I joined the .257 Roy club today.

Gun seems to like the 110 grain accubonds




worthless



I have wanted a Mark V since I was a little kid.

I had an opportunity to buy a mark V deluxe many years ago and I passed it up and have been kicking myself since

Being able to buy this rifle has been a dream and a blessing



For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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The bolt handle is on the wrong side.

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Nope, its right where it should be!


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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Looks just like my accumark!! Lefty and all!

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Congrats on the new rig.

I have to agree with Roy W it is my favorite of all the Wby line, it will do very well on critters up to elk size for sure and those 110 accubonds are a good match for it on critters large and small.


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Had one in a weatherby sub moa and loved it. Wouldn't mind one in a lazermark.

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Originally Posted By: iliketohunt
Had one in a weatherby sub moa and loved it. Wouldn't mind one in a lazermark.


Would love a lazemark but would have to go custom shop for a lefty


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Great rifle! Congrats!



(I wouldn't shoot an elk with it though. Physics, you know...)


Originally Posted by Russ79
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Didn't know you were a southpaw too.


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Get a RCBS next.

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Congrats on a great rifle!

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Originally Posted By: Tff caribou
Didn't know you were a southpaw too.


That's why I'm so intelligent and good looking grin


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Originally Posted By: txtrophy85
Originally Posted By: Tff caribou
Didn't know you were a southpaw too.


That's why I'm so intelligent and good looking grin


You and me both.


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