Reeder Custom Guns - 257 Weatherby with 28 inch barrel

Harry
257 Weatherby with 28 inch barrel
Friday, April 27, 2018, 10:13

One thing about a #1 is a longer barrel is less over all length.
Also the 257 is a lot cheaper by $420 then the 6.5. What is not to like.

http://lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RU1B257WBYMAG

I always liked the double radius of the Weatherby cartridges which is said to cause turbulence and allow more powder to burn inside the case.

6.5 Creedmoor - I've moved to the darkside.... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 09:05
- Congrats, great purchase. I want one but - Tom S, 2018-04-27, 11:00
  - My thoughts exactly Tom... I had to pick two also... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 11:41
- We'll allow it for the Ruger No.1 - WB, 2018-04-27, 09:12
  - Ruger No 1s - geoff RATH, 2018-04-27, 15:06
    - it will be your rifle, built your way, so why not? (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2018-04-27, 15:12
      - Ruger No 1 338 NM - Geoff Rath, 2018-04-27, 20:03
  - I think most of my ire toward the Creedmore is the total - Gary Reeder, 2018-04-27, 11:44
    - Maybe a diplomatic position is in your future ! (nm) - Charlie Herf, 2018-04-27, 11:58
      - Sandy says she doesn't think so. (nm) - IC, 2018-04-27, 13:49
        he wouldn't make a good politician either - charlie A, 2018-04-27, 13:56
        a lot of people don't like the truth if it goes - Gary Reeder, 2018-04-27, 14:03
        Guns and Hunting are like most things... - . .Huey, 2018-04-27, 14:08
        Success is more based on the user, not the tool. (nm) - Amede, 2018-04-27, 15:37
    - I know guys DO take Eld with .243 and such - WB, 2018-04-27, 11:56
      - people that hunt Elk with a 243 should be banned - Gary Reeder, 2018-04-27, 19:07
      - LOL, "El-k" dyslexia, same key, opposite hand. (nm) - WB, 2018-04-27, 11:58
        we get that same crap here too with the younger crowd - Gary Reeder, 2018-04-27, 12:13
        I have started telling these idiots - Grover Sr, 2018-04-27, 13:48
        Understand that. But, Ive been called a liar.... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 12:02
        Huey why did the PH try to talk you in to an impala? - Blake, 2018-04-27, 12:18
        He couldnt believe the internal damage or exit wound... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 12:58
    - Unfortunately, I have a similar issue with the 6mms... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 11:51
      - Oh me too, but it's just so cliché for me. - WB, 2018-04-27, 12:01
  - 257 Weatherby with 28 inch barrel - Harry, 2018-04-27, 10:13
    - I like it! May have to add one to my safe! - Larryh, 2018-04-27, 10:51
      - It's definitely one Id add... (nm) - Huey, 2018-04-27, 10:53
  - I won't argue "better" on anything.... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 09:23
    - That sounds cool, Huey! (nm) - DavidMc, 2018-04-27, 10:14
      - caliber - Alcorn, 2018-04-27, 14:27
        I agree and makes more sense to me to... - Huey, 2018-04-27, 14:34