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.257 wby reloading

zandroes

.257 wby reloading
« on: March 28, 2011, 10:06:37 AM »
I have a friend that will reload for me if i provide the supplies. So I'm seeking guidance here. I've read about nine pages and RL 22 and IMR 7828 seem popular choices. Could I get some help with primers?
I plan on hunting with these loads. Most likely 110 gr ballistic tips. Haven't decided on a particular one yet. Just want something accurate. Most of my hunting will be Oklahoma whitetails.
My rifle is a Vanguard 24". Nikon Buckmaster BDC 3x9-40.
Any suggestions or input is appreciated. I'm just trying to learn all I can..

zandroes

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2011, 10:11:12 AM »
Also I wanted a lighter bullet 85 gr or maybe a 75 gr v max. If anybody has had any luck with the smaller stuff I'm interested.

CircuitRider

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2011, 10:23:06 AM »
It is not good practice to let someone else load for your rifle and because of that, I could not in all good conscience offer load suggestions.    Just a word of caution.   

Oregon Jim

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2011, 10:32:30 AM »
I agree that it is not a good practice to let others load for you, but if this is someone you can trust, well do what you believe is safe and right.


I use Federal #215 magnum rifle primers, but CCI #250 primers are said to be very similar in burn rates.

I also use Reloder 22 powder and 110 grain Nosler Accubond bullets. Load is 65.5 - 69.5 grains, 3298 - 3471 fps.

Trim cases to length. Seat bullets to give a long OAL for better accuracy. Just be sure they fit into your magazine and feed well.

Good shooting to you!
« Last Edit: March 28, 2011, 10:34:34 AM by James »

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2011, 01:14:17 PM »
I cant speak for the 110's as I have not tried them, but I am working up a load for the 75 grain Vmax.I have not gotten the speed I am looking for yet, but H 4350 at 3750 fps and 70.5 grains(on the upper end of max so work your way up) looks very promising in the accuracy department ,.75 inch.I have not played with different seating depths yet so it should be very good with some tinkering.
Remington 9 1/2 Magnum primer
Brass trim length 2.54
Col 3.17
Roger
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zandroes

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2011, 04:29:53 PM »
Thanks guys. I look forward to trying some of that out and seeing what my results are.
This is a very close friend that I completely trust.

ChrisB

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2011, 12:23:53 PM »
A good place to start with 110 Accubonds would be 69grs of 7828 working up from there and Fed215 Primers.

rogerinalberta

Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2011, 10:56:38 PM »
Jmo, ive always considered 110's to be too heavy too truly take advantage of the overbore
good luck

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Re: .257 wby reloading
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2011, 06:35:38 AM »
I'm not sure what taking advantage of the overbore means?  If we are talking about starting muzzle velocities keep in mind that they fall off faster with lighter lower BC bullets. For me taking maximum advantage of an overbore magnum means shooting the heaviest bullet I can get, as fast as I can drive it with accuracy.