Anyone else hunt with a .257 Roberts?

[UP North Farmer]

Just seeing who else is a .257 Roberts fan. I have only had mine for a year and shot two skunks with it. But it is going as the backup gun this fall. Or I will have it out on nice days.

 

[James Riley]

I've never even seen one but I had a friend in Idaho who swore up and down by it. In his mind it was the best thing ever. He was an old country/farm boy from the Twin Falls country.

 

[joelweb]

I have a Kimber 84m in 257. Definitely my choice over a 243.

 

[JoseCuervo]

Had a buddy that I helped build one on an old Mexican Mauser 98 action.

Damn nice gun, nice shooter, would have no hesitation on shooting skunks, or perhaps even larger animals with it.

 

[brymoore]

We fight over who gets to carry The Bob in our house. We've killed a half dozen or more deer with it the past few years. I killed my bull elk with it this year at 399 yards. Three pass through lung shots with 110 accubonds.

 

[utahminer]

My father in-law and one of his friends really like them. My brother in-law used it for deer hunting his first couple of years in the field, but I personally dont have any experience. I am interested in what others have to say because I have been playing with the idea of borrowing it for my son to hunt with in 2017.

 

[gdgwp]

Every deer I've killed has been with a .257 Roberts. Looks like we have the same gun. Love that thing and can't wait for my kids to use it.

 

[UP North Farmer]

Wow I didn't expect this much of a response. I have always wanted a pre '64 Model 70 in .257 Roberts. I found one in Rapid City, SD that I could actually touch and look at. I usually use a pre 64 M70 in .30-06. The .257 is more pleasant to shoot. My .257 still has some bedding issues to work out. Thanks for all of the positive feedback.

 

[BuzzH]

I have always wanted a pre '64 Model 70 in .257 Roberts.

Me too. A neighbor had one and shot 3 bull moose with his in Montana...luckiest guy I ever knew drawing moose tags, drew back to back bull tags in the late 80's.

I ran into a newer model 70 in 257 a couple years ago in Rock Springs...should have bought it.

 

[AZBridger]

257 Roberts is a neat caliber. You say the one you got is a pre 64? if it is, it looks like an absolute gem based on your picture. do you happen to have any more pics for us pre-64 aficionados to drool at? . i bit the bullet and bought my unicorn a few weeks ago. Model 70 featherweight .264 win mag. it's not a pre-64 but still awfully hard to find. my old man probably has more pre-64's than most people. i think he has 7 or 8 and recently picked one up in the rare .375 h&h.

 

[UP North Farmer]

Kohlmorgen 6x Bear Cub scope in Stith adjustable mounts. Optics are very clear. Rifle has been used, carried, hunted with, but not abused.

 

[Four22]

Mine is a 257 ackley improved built by my grandfather willed too me. It's built on a 1909 Argentino Mauser. She's deadly accurate.



I also have a Ruger M77 in 25-06 that is a phenomenal shooter as well.

 

[UP North Farmer]

Looks like a great rifle. Getting it from your grandfather makes it perfect.

 

[stillkickin]

The ,257 Roberts is a great caliber, i have shot a number of white tails and it has done the job effectively. I do recommend that you look at bullet construction, there is a huge difference in its performance when using different bullets.

 

[onpoint]

.257 Roberts in a Ruger lightweight hanging off the back of her pack. Many antelope, that rifle, and her have an intimate relationship.

 

[UP North Farmer]

onpoint that is awesome. I looked at some Rugers. They would have been way less expensive. Thanks for sharing.

 

[noharleyyet]

UP North Farmer..that is a wicked cool mount system.

 

[50bowhunter]

My dad has a Remington 722 he killed his first deer with in 1970. I killed my first rifle deer with it in 1995. I've been looking for a "Bob" of my own for a while and recently picked up a 1982 Remington Classic.

 

[satchvet]

This past fall I killed an 8 point in WV and another in PA . Both were about 75 yards away and when I shot, each dropped on the spot. One was shot as a high shoulder shot and the other was a neck shot. I was using a 100 grain Nosler Partition bullets and it was really deadly. The past 3 deer I killed with the Roberts I was using 110 grain Accubonds and all three of those deer ran about 30-40 yards before the succumbed. The Partitions made a huge difference in distance traveled after being shot.

 

[snuzzo29]

I have a Remington 760 chambered in 257 Roberts that I inherited. it hasn't taken any deer as it has never been shot. Was planning on taking it to the range at some point.