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Old 02-14-2008, 09:39 PM
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Default 270 wsm or 257 weatherby

Well it's time to get a new rifle. I primarily hunt deer with the odd moose/elk hunt, and take after as many coyotes and wolves I can get. I've narrowed it down to the 270 wsm or 257 weatherby mag. Why? Because I like the "not your run of the mill" calibers. I really like the ballistics both these cals offer but am having a tough time deciding. The rifles would be a vanguard sub-moa or the plain jane synthetic/blued (maybe stainless) in the 257 and maybe a browning or ruger in the 270 wsm. Any comments? What do you think? Ammo price/availability is not a factor.
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Old 02-14-2008, 10:08 PM
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Especially if you reload, I'd be all over the 257 Wby. I have a standard Vanguard stainless and love it, in fact I have a McMillan ordered for it.

If you don't worry about holes in pelts (obviously!) I'd load 100 grain TSX's to 3550 and use that load for everything, yotes to moose. In fact I do.

Don't get me wrong, it's not my only rifle but it is my beater. But expect for grizzlies I'd happily use it for everything.
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Old 02-15-2008, 07:15 AM
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what rick said x2
willy i like your thinking, the 3006/270win arguement is so 'vanilla ice cream'
i have two 257wbys and load 100gr triple shocks to 3550 with imr4831. I could use 7828 and push the 36-3700fps area. i have shot wolves, moose fox, elk, deer, lopes, yotes.
2 3/4" high at 100 is 9"low at 400, at 500 yards the scope is still on deer fur. energy at these ranges exceeds a 270with 150gr and with less recoil too boot ya.
i really like the short throw bolt design, the rank looking stock and precision finish that wby offers
one is a ultralite, the other a older deluxe, both have loopy 3.5x10x50, conetrol bases.
the 270wsm is high on the cool factor, thou
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Old 02-15-2008, 07:38 AM
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A bit more info for you.
Get a 26" pipe on the 257 WTBY, that's where it shines, long pipes.(factroy #'s developed from 26" bbl)
As for the 270WSM, own one my self. Only trouble I see in your rifle choices is
A. The Browning has a 23" barrel, so dont exprect factory type numbers in the shorter tube.(24" factory #'s)
B. The WSM's in the Rugers are no longer being made, (Ruger will not pay the Jamison royalty)unless you have one tied to a tree someplace expect to have it a mighty tough find.

As for the merits of each caliber, they are both great, WSM ammo is a bit more easily found, and a touch lighter on the wallet, but if you reload I see narey a fly on either of them.
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:11 AM
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Like Roger said, 270 or 3006 is so vanilla ice cream mind you nothing wrong with vanilla ice cream but other flavours are better.

For me the 257 Bee in a 26 inch tube is the way to go for the reasons Dick has mentioned. I bought a 300 Bee in a Vanguard and sometimes regret it as should have got the Accumark with the Mark V action and more importantly the 26 inch tube.
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:41 PM
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Dick thanks for the info on the rilfes. I did not know this.
I've got no problem with vanilla ice cream, it does in a pinch, but when you're craving something with a little more pizazz, it just won't do. Besides, who goes to DQ just for vanilla ice cream, not me. I'm leaning towards the 257 bee because of reasons mentioned above, especially for all species. I currently own a 7mm and a 243 in a T/C encore (I love that rifle BTW), but would like to have that one for all. 100 gr tsx sounds wicked. Thanks fellas. I'll let you know what I get.
As well, is there anything to warrant purchasing a sub-moa vanguard vs the regular vanguard? Quite a price difference there.
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I want the start Moose hunting and a friend introduced me to a .257 WBY Magnum and i was wondering if it had enough punch to take down the big game I'm hoping for
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