Thread: 257R Experiences

Originally Posted by Tech

My parents gave me a new Ruger No1B in 257 Roberts for my 21st birthday. Over the many years since then I have shot several red deer with it and all have dropped in their tracks.
After reading that Sierra considers their 87 grain Spitzer suitable for medium game in the 250 Savage and 257R I decided to try them. Those and the 90 gr HP Gameking are the only projectiles I have used in my rifle. The longest shot I have taken on a deer is just shy of 300m.
My load is RP brass, Fed 210 primers behind 42 grains of IMR 4064.
A few years ago when NZ Ammo imported the Norma 257R 100 grain ammo I picked up 100 rounds for future use.
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Knowing that you have had that rifle in your care for the last 40 odd years tells a lot about how you care for your rifles. That’s a rifle that won’t leave your possession ever I imagine! I also have a Ruger No1 in 257 Roberts. I feel like I’m in good company!