257 Roberts loads

[Billy_Bob2003]

Looking for the best load for whitetail deer.

 

[TauPhi111]

Do you handload? I like all copper bullets for everything from whitetails to bison. I'd recommend looking at Barnes load data for the 100 grain TTSX

 

[tt_johnsclist]

Just got done loading 110g accubonds with 42g of imr4350. That particular powder comes pretty highly rated for 257 Roberts in my online research. I also loaded some 117 round noses with 41g and some 100g partitions with 43g to test at the range.


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[Trial153]

I havent loaded or shot mine in years. I actually been thinking of selling it.
I have box of 120 grain partions loaded over 42 grains of H4350.

 

[Bearlodge10]

+1 for 110 Gr. Accubond sitting over ~ 41.8 gr. IMR 4350. My dad has shot the round nose out of the Bob for years and tells me that my "fancy" bullets won't kill any faster. He's probably right but I like my "fancy" bullets and the way they shoot.
As for factory loads, I was gifted a box of Hornady 117 gr. Superformance. I think I shot ten rounds and they grouped well. However, I'm not a fan of the SST and put the box away for a rainy day. My plan is to shoot them at the range and reload them with the previously mentioned 120 gr. Partitions as an elk load.