257 Weatherby zero

[elkhnter]

Working with the 100 TSX right now. Should be a lighting bolt.

 

[elkhnter]

Boy did we get this thread off the rails!

 

[Rhino Hunter]

Boy did we get this thread off the rails!

I think the .257 Wby has a tendency to become an owner’s “pet rifle.” It did with me.

 

[elkhnter]

I think the .257 Wby has a tendency to become an owner’s “pet rifle.” It did with me.

I can definitely see that. Only issue I have is, the .257 weighs more than the .300. Guess I’m just going to look for a lighter .257.
I know, poor Jim!

 

[rmyoung1]

I try to ignore that persistent, nagging desire to buy a Wby 257, and then threads like this one continue to surface.

 

[Rhino Hunter]

I try to ignore that persistent, nagging desire to buy a Wby 257, and then threads like this one continue to surface.

Why?

Just give in, reward yourself and enjoy life! Lol.

 

[noharleyyet]

I try to ignore that persistent, nagging desire to buy a Wby 257, and then threads like this one continue to surface.

It could always be worse;

 

[elkhnter]

I try to ignore that persistent, nagging desire to buy a Wby 257, and then threads like this one continue to surface.

You might as well give in, looks like you’ll be in good company.

 

[golfer]

I try to ignore that persistent, nagging desire to buy a Wby 257, and then threads like this one continue to surface.

I have had 3 factory 257 WBY and a fourth with a custom barrel on it. It seems to be the rifle I grab for most often when heading out the door. I like bang flops...

 

[220yotekiller]

Here is a bullet that l dug out of the ground at the 300 yard target

 

[Lrhxr9]

I bought a mark v weathermark in 257. I have only had a chance to shoot the factory wby ammo with 110 accubonds. It shoots under an 1” for me so thats plenty good. How do you all like the ttsx? You dont worry about the petals breaking off with the high speed? This is my 110 accubond. Shot a whitetail buck through both shoulders at 310 yds and it was resting on the opposite side against the hide.

 

[elkhnter]

Anyone use the 115 Partition? Picked some up the other day.

 

[golfer]

Anyone use the 115 Partition? Picked some up the other day.

Whacked a cow elk with the 115 a few years back. Took one step and tipped over. Pass through at 261 yards.

 

[Lrhxr9]

Has anyone had problems with the tips deforming on the partitions?

 

[golfer]

Has anyone had problems with the tips deforming on the partitions?

They can get smashed or pushed back, but I have not seen that cause any sort of performance issues with them.

 

[Lrhxr9]

I have another caliber/rifle that has that problem with soft points. So ive personally been hesitant to shoot anything without a polymer tip. I know theyre not perfect. I have just had better luck with them.

 

[geetar]

It could always be worse;
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At least with a .257 Wby. you have an actual long range flat shooting rifle. Unlike the ballistic myth that is the 6.5 CM

 

[Rhino Hunter]

I sight my .257 Wby for dead on at 300 yards. It’s a Mark V Accumark.

With that I shot a nice whitetail a few years back lazered at 390 yards. I placed the cross hairs right on his back, and he dropped within 15 feet.

I shoot 110 grain Accubonds.

My .257 is my favorite rifle for hunting out West. It’s very fast, very flat and very accurate.

Update:

This past September I used the same rig above to shoot an Antelope at 355 yards. It punched a hole in both lungs. At the shot he flipped right over backwards and literally never took a step. This gun is really starting to grow on me.

 

[Mountainguide]

Update:

This past September I used the same rig above to shoot an Antelope at 355 yards. It punched a hole in both lungs. At the shot he flipped right over backwards and literally never took a step. This gun is really starting to grow on me.

The more you use it you will see those are typical results. I use mine for every hunt now just because I have that much confidence in it. I’ve shot numerous deer and antelope and elk from varying distances and it’s not disappointed me yet. Truly the best caliber I’ve used. I don’t think I’ll ever be without one for the rest of my life

 

[golfer]

Not that this has to do with the zero of the 257wby, but what do all of your rifles weigh ready to go into the field?