257 Roberts & 100 gr. Triple Shock

[oldpete]

Every now and then things work out better then expected.

I have a BLR#81 in 257 Roberts that has always shot most loads around 2 1/2" @ 100 yds. with most loads/bullets including Nosler B.T & Sierra Boat Tails etc.

I have been working with the 100 gr. Barnes TSX bullet that has shown great promise with H-4350 & RL#19 with Win. L/R Primers & Rem. cases.

Last loads tested= 46.0 gr of H-4350 shot 3 shots to 1/2" @ 100yds. & 48.0 gr. RL#19 shot 3 shots to 3/4" @ 100 Yds.

Both of these loads are near max in my rifle, use care.

I plan to use the H-4350 load for Deer in Wyo. this fall.

oldpete

[Rocky Raab]

You'll be confident and proud with either load, bud. Make sure the freezer has room in it!

[Catfish]

Welcome aboard oldpete!
I see no use for the higher priced bullets in this round, unless your getting better accuracy and it looks like you are. Sounds like you done hit the jackpot! :D

[oldpete]

It's interesting to note that in four out of five rifles I have tryed Barnes bullets, I have had my most accurate load with the Barnes.

These includes the 225 gr X in a Win.94 carbine, 150 TSX in my WIN.88-.308, Win.94 30-30AI 150 Barnes X, and the .257 Roberts 100 GR TSX.

The one i'm still working with is the 85 gr.TSX in my Ruger 1-A and this one is getting close.

Best load to date with the .243 is the 100 gr. BT Speer & 38 gr XMR 4350 that will run 1" at 100yds. for 5 shots ( if I take my time).

The one thing that has helped my load development the most is a 2.8X10 Simons Aetec, vary clear and brite scope for the money.

oldpete