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Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
#3330888
01/22/21 01:40 PM
01/22/21 01:40 PM
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Possibly the most underrated hunting cartridge to ever grace us with her presence. The 257Roberts gets very little appreciation from the mainstream crowd. Guess the media is too busy choking on a creedmoor chode. (Yes I own a 6.5CM, yea they’re accurate and my kids love it....but it’s got no soul) Recently picked up this MRC chambered in 257Bob and if she shoots half as good as she looks I’ll be one happy fella. [url=https://postimages.org/][/url]
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
#3330908
01/22/21 01:55 PM
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257wbymag
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Fine round. Very fine gun
Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!! My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty I'm the paterfamilias
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 01:59 PM
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 02:50 PM
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Good Lord, beautiful rifle.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 03:30 PM
01/22/21 03:30 PM
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Honestly, I have never seen much written about the cartridge. I started out hunting and shooting with military chamberings such as the .30-06, .308, and 5.56. A friend of mine had a sporterized Swede in 6.5x55 and that's why I eventually got a 6.5 Creedmoor.
However, the 257 Roberts looks like an interesting cartridge to hunt with and I'd have no problems using one.
"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." -- Henry Thoreau
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 03:58 PM
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I like my Bob. Bought a Ruger Hawkeye several years ago and it's a sweet shooting gun. Groups 115 gr ballistic tips into groups a little better than 1 MOA. It's nice to shoot at the range when you've been shooting a bunch of rifles with belted cases. Way less muzzle blast and feels like a pop gun after a couple dozen rounds of big boomers.
It's not a lightweight though, and I've still got a hankering for a Kimber with beautiful wood if I ever come across one.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 04:57 PM
01/22/21 04:57 PM
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historically 257 Roberts factory ammo has been loaded to lower pressures. Handloads can usually beat factory loads by a good bit.
I owned one 257Bob, a Ren 760 pump, only one I have ever seen.
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 05:25 PM
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Yes, the original SAAMI pressure limits for the Bob was 53 or 54 K PSI. There is a +P rated pressure limit of 58 K PSI, but that is still mild compared to modern cartridges which are typically in the 62-65 K PSI max avg pressure limit.
No reason not to push handloads in the Bob above 60 K in a modern rifle.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
#3331188
01/22/21 06:00 PM
01/22/21 06:00 PM
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Big Game Hunter
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I’ve got a Nosler TGR M48 chambered in Bob and it’s my go to Alabama deer rifle hands down.
IKNOWMYPHUCKINGCODEDAMMITYOUDICKHEAD!!!
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/22/21 06:59 PM
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I had a 52 carbine in 243 years ago, fine little rifle.
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/23/21 12:58 AM
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I think it has always been over looked. When I was real young, seemed that everyone had a .243, .270, .308, or a .30-06. People just didn’t seem to have any love for it. As I got older, everyone was looking to burn powder with 7mm mag or .300 Weatherby mag. Maybe now that I am definitely no longer in my prime, it seems that manufactures have gotten a little smarter about the cartridges that are being brought to market in the terms of BC and efficiency. Only problem is that they really and truly aren’t bringing anything that doesn’t closely perform like something that is already out there. That is if we are truly being honest! Don’t get me wrong, I love the new stuff! I think options are great and I love new stuff to get excited about. But what is the staying power of these cartridges??? I have a .338 Federal that I love! Great cartridge performance but it is probably on its last breath with I believe only savage being one of the last big companies to produce rifles in that caliber.
So the Bob has made it this long. There is something to be said for that at least!
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: 1shot]
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01/23/21 01:22 AM
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Big Game Hunter
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I appreciate the ol bob.. I know where these are top is a model seven bottom is a Kimber select grade both wearing vx3 2.5-8x36 I’ve got 1000 $1 bills for the pair.
IKNOWMYPHUCKINGCODEDAMMITYOUDICKHEAD!!!
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: Big Game Hunter]
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01/23/21 06:10 AM
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I appreciate the ol bob.. I know where these are top is a model seven bottom is a Kimber select grade both wearing vx3 2.5-8x36 I’ve got 1000 $1 bills for the pair. I've got that much for the bottom rifle. You can have the blond.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: hunterbuck]
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01/23/21 01:57 PM
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Well played HB, that’s hilarious. 😂
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: AU338MAG]
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01/23/21 06:05 PM
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Big Game Hunter
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I appreciate the ol bob.. I know where these are top is a model seven bottom is a Kimber select grade both wearing vx3 2.5-8x36 I’ve got 1000 $1 bills for the pair. I've got that much for the bottom rifle. You can have the blond. Don’t mess this deal up for me.
IKNOWMYPHUCKINGCODEDAMMITYOUDICKHEAD!!!
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/23/21 08:00 PM
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Nice guns My best friend had one and it was awesome - I wanted one bad and it kind of fell off my radar - this May rekindle it 😀
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: Big Game Hunter]
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01/24/21 08:22 AM
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I appreciate the ol bob.. I know where these are top is a model seven bottom is a Kimber select grade both wearing vx3 2.5-8x36 I’ve got 1000 $1 bills for the pair. I've got that much for the bottom rifle. You can have the blond. Don’t mess this deal up for me. I've got a case of Nattys I'll throw in with my $1000 to sweeten the deal.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/25/21 09:56 AM
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Better than a .243
That's not saying much but at least there is something.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/28/21 10:20 AM
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Fine round and sweet rifle.
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
#3338843
01/30/21 07:48 PM
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257wbymag
Boo Boo Head
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You have BCLC confused with AC. BCLC don’t cull schit!
Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!! My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty I'm the paterfamilias
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/30/21 09:04 PM
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Have nothing against the quarter-bores, but have always had stuff just below (6mm) and just above (6.5mm). Wouldn't mind having a Bob but with components and ammo the way they are currently I don't think it's a good time to experiment with new calibers.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: dtmwtp]
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01/30/21 09:19 PM
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BCLC, when you get bored with Bob, I've got place for it beside another MRC! I was shocked that Bob has a slightly heavier barrel contour and is also 1inch longer than the 260. Slightly different stock profile, not better or worse...just different enough to notice while handling.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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01/31/21 12:10 AM
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BCLC, when you get bored with Bob, I've got place for it beside another MRC! I was shocked that Bob has a slightly heavier barrel contour and is also 1inch longer than the 260. Slightly different stock profile, not better or worse...just different enough to notice while handling. Surprised it's longer than the 260. You can text me the combination, I won't tell anyone.
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: 257wbymag]
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01/31/21 12:14 AM
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You have BCLC confused with AC. BCLC don’t cull schit! He will occasionally, you just got to catch him when he is trying to fit another one in the safe.
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: wynn]
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02/04/21 09:11 AM
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Got one in a Kimber Classic Select with a Steiner GS3 on top of it. Been my go to deer rifle the last two seasons now. That Kimber of yours has some of the finest Walnut I’ve ever seen on a factory rifle. I should have my head examined for selling that one but I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying it! Hopefully she treats you well
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
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02/04/21 08:43 PM
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If that's a fast twist barrel I recommend trying some Blackjack bullets
Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: 1bamashooter]
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02/04/21 09:02 PM
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If that's a fast twist barrel I recommend trying some Blackjack bullets It’s supposed to be a 1:10 twist tube but I’ve checked it 3 times with a patch and it’s measuring 1:9 if not 1:8.75. The rifle wasn’t a big fan of 100gr bullets but showed promise with the 115gr Bergers and 120gr Partitions & AB’s. I’ll have to see about getting my hands on some of those Blackjack heavies. I like what I’m seeing on their page, thanks for the suggestion.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BCLC]
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02/04/21 09:27 PM
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I may pull out my Dad's guns. But that Unertl scope is probably too strong.
Nathan Carl Goff 19 Sept 2016 - 14 Jan 2017.
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Re: Why don’t more folks appreciate Bob?
[Re: BowtechDan]
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02/05/21 08:01 AM
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I may pull out my Dad's guns. But that Unertl scope is probably too strong. Post a Pic of it I love those old Unertl scopes. I've been thinking about building a 1903A4 or a M70 sniper rifle
Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
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