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 Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/03/14 02:09 PM
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Varmint Blaster
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i am going to Kansas in December deer hunting. Will a Weatherby 257 be enough for one of them monsters?
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/03/14 02:12 PM
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redchevy
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People take them elk hunting your got plenty gun. Use a bullet designed for deer not varmits.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/03/14 02:16 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/03/14 02:31 PM
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JThoele
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A .257 Roberts would be fine, a weatherby will be plenty
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/03/14 06:55 PM
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Revoman
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I use a 257 Ackley for Plains whitetails
Call'm an Kill'm
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/03/14 07:07 PM
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TxAg
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/04/14 05:41 PM
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bo3
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Is it enough? You have to remember, that you have one of the greatest hunting implements ever made. Zeus didn't hurl lightning bolts, he had a 257wby. Go forth and do not be afraid for you have a 257wby.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/04/14 06:31 PM
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I remember reading that the .257W was one of Roy's favorite. I believe he used
it on much bigger game than a Mulie.
MO
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
[Re: bo3]
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09/04/14 08:25 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Is it enough? You have to remember, that you have one of the greatest hunting implements ever made. Zeus didn't hurl lightning bolts, he had a 257wby. Go forth and do not be afraid for you have a 257wby. Amen
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/04/14 08:56 PM
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Is it enough? You have to remember, that you have one of the greatest hunting implements ever made. Zeus didn't hurl lightning bolts, he had a 257wby. Go forth and do not be afraid for you have a 257wby. Amen 
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/04/14 10:43 PM
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gusick
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It's not big enough. 
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/04/14 11:49 PM
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The 257 Wby is more than enough. 110 Accubonds are killing machines.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/05/14 12:09 AM
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Bullfrog
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It's not big enough. Haha here we go!
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/05/14 01:21 AM
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ACov
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I wholeheartedly agree with those saying it's enough. Three weeks ago I shot a red deer hind on a cull hunt with a 110 grain Accubond in 257 Weatherby and she dropped on the spot. It took her down so quick that my buddy watching through the binos thought I missed because she hit the dirt she was standing over. I love the round and it'll more than do the job.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/05/14 01:37 AM
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wetduck
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one more for the AB,hit like the right fist of a angry pagan god
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/05/14 04:58 AM
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Hirogen
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one more for the AB,hit like the right fist of a angry pagan god 
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/05/14 01:50 PM
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jeffbird
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Shot placement is more important than power.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/05/14 10:04 PM
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deewayne2003
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I've taken deer over 220lbs with .257wby and never had one go more than 50yds if they ever moved after the shot.....
Two things to remember...
1. use a good bullet
2. Aim right for the middle of the front shoulder blade to give the bullet enough resistance to expand.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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#5297426
09/09/14 11:46 PM
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Shadeabby
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I brought a 257wby to Africa this year.. took, warthog, implala,springbuck,blesbok,gemsbok and even shot a kudu with it... Sadly i made a bad shot on the kudu and it took a week after i left before it was found but i belive had i put the bullet in the right place it wouldnt have gone far either. I got it 2 seasons ago and its my new favorite round!!!!
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/11/14 12:54 AM
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Varmint Blaster
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Thanks for all the input. I bought the 257 WBY. Friday and cant wait to use it. I am also going to build a custom 257.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/11/14 02:45 PM
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Love my 257 mag...fast and flat with a punch. My only complaint is the price of ammo. Not a plinking gun when ammo is over 3.50 per round!
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/11/14 07:11 PM
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deewayne2003
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Love my 257 mag...fast and flat with a punch. My only complaint is the price of ammo. Not a plinking gun when ammo is over 3.50 per round! But you can buy it for $1.87 per round for the factory lead tips. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/518619/...=ProductFindingConsidering you can sell the brass for $1 each - $17.49 a box net cost is pretty good
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/11/14 07:41 PM
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Love my 257 mag...fast and flat with a punch. My only complaint is the price of ammo. Not a plinking gun when ammo is over 3.50 per round! But you can buy it for $1.87 per round for the factory lead tips. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/518619/...=ProductFindingConsidering you can sell the brass for $1 each - $17.49 a box net cost is pretty good Thanks. I've been buying the weatherby nosler 117 grain - think I paid $73 + shipping last time. I'm going to have to try the spitzer @ that price. Just curious - where would you sell brass for $1 each? I've saved 3-4 boxes with thought that I might start reloading to save $.
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Re: Is a Weatherby 257 big enough?
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09/12/14 03:05 AM
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You can sell the brass on the THF "trading post" or on Gunbroker.
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