I say it's on the .30-30 as you cannot blow out .25-35 without splitting the neck, ditto on the Ackley versions of the .25-35. It's always given a bit of issue. Just one pass of a .30-30 in a .256 Falcon die necks to .257". It looks odd and has two shoulders but headspaces on the rim first shot to blow out.
It provides a huge increase in powder capacity. I like a 13" barrel for a G2 chassis and it provides basically .257 Roberts ballistics in a handy hunting package. Medium powders work best like H332. A great parent case with a lovely rim. I also have the 7mm GNR which may seem a little too big for a varmint round but it's not, and has even more versatility for larger critters. Ditto the .30 GNR, a boon if you like to shoot cast bullets.
If you prefer a .243 there are other options too. I have the .240 Raptor on the .204 Ruger case which is really efficient with a more varmint slant, but can do deer fine too. Just like the other 6mm's.
It's so addictive. Just jump in anywhere.
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Whats your favorite cartridge for coyote to medium
- Freddy, 2020-02-26, 08:27
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- .257 Raptor... (nm) - Russell Cottle, 2020-02-26, 15:35
- I like the 256 Falcon for deer and coyotes. - Brent Foy, 2020-02-26, 12:13
- the 250 GNR and 256 GNR would be fine for - Gary Reeder, 2020-02-26, 11:49
- i like the 300 GNR - steve todd, 2020-02-26, 11:12
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Don’t over look the 257 Raptor. Very efficient cartridge
- Blake, 2020-02-26, 10:29
- Apologies, you wanted to ask about smaller ctgs. - WB, 2020-02-26, 10:38
- I really like the .256 Falcon on the .30-30 - WB, 2020-02-26, 08:54
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What would the velocity difference be for a 16 inch and
- Freddy, 2020-02-26, 08:42
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Figure 35-40 FPS per inch. Sometimes it can be a little
- Blake, 2020-02-26, 10:40
- I`ve only taken two bobcat with my - james, 2020-02-26, 14:58
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Figure 35-40 FPS per inch. Sometimes it can be a little
- Blake, 2020-02-26, 10:40