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Thread: .257 Roberts cast load suggestions

  1. 07-29-2015, 09:50 PM #1
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    .257 Roberts cast load suggestions

    I need suggestions for mild cast loads in a Ruger Hawkeye .257 Roberts. Any feedback appreciated.
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  2. 07-30-2015, 01:11 PM #2
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    I load 16 grains of 2400 and the Redding 120/258GC boolit in my M70 257Bob with excellent accuracy. Even better for somewhat higher velocity is 40-42 grains of WC860 (surplus .50BMG powder)
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    Your reply is appreciated. Any idea of the velocity of either of the loads? Is that boolit available from a commercial caster?
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    I don't buy anything from commercial casters as they are almost always too small in diameter to shoot accurately. Velocity on the 2400 load is right around 1550-1600, the WC860 load is about 1850fps. Boolits are WDWW and sized .2585.
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  5. 08-01-2015, 06:40 PM #5
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    That's the velocity level I'm looking for. Thanks!
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  6. 08-02-2015, 02:40 PM #6
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    At the moment 4198 is available at most places I go to for powder and my 250-3000 loves that powder with a 100 gr boolit at about 1850 fps. Your Lyman book will get you there for the exact load.
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