[KenCraft]

Just an fyi, for you gun junkies out there. Remington's 2009 products are available for view on line. Go to Remington - Home of America's Oldest Gunmaker and select products. A few new interesting items offered this year, including a limited edition .257 Roberts!

 

[Will S]

That is very cool, I am a big fan of the .257 Roberts and it's exciting to see that cartridge making a comeback!

 

[lewi99]

i like the looks of the slug gun

 

[Spot77]

That is very cool, I am a big fan of the .257 Roberts and it's exciting to see that cartridge making a comeback!

What "common" caliber is a .257 Roberts somewhat comparable to?

I have a Rem 742 in 308 that's a lot of fun to shoot. Not the most accurate (I think the barrel is pretty worn!) but still a lot of fun. Soft shooter.

 

[fishooter]

Comparison
Quick .25 caliber comparison chart cartridge Bullet Weight Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy
.250-3000 Savage [7] 100 2864 1822
.257 Roberts [1] 100 2898 1865
.257 Roberts (+P) [5] 100 3048 2063
.257 Roberts Ackley Improved [8] 100 3279* 2388*
.25 WSSM [9] 100 3264 2366
.25-06 Remington [10] 100 3283 2394
.257 Weatherby Magnum [11] 100 3512* 2839*

using a 26" barrel.

From Wikepedia. Google .257 Roberts. Check out reloading tables from Hogdon, Speer, etc. online.

Hope this helps

Mark

 

[Ricky]

I have an old Remington in .257 Roberts that's been passed down through my family. The gun means a lot. Anyway, I hope it does make a come back in a way. If it does the ammo will be much easier to buy for it. I've only ever seen .257 Roberts ammo on a store shelf in 2 locations - Bass Pro and the BP gas station in Augusta, WV.