I've been looking into the .257 the last couple months for a long range antelope/deer gun. What I want is a gun that shoots a smaller bullet faster, about 90-110 grains at 3500+ fps. Most people would gasp at the notion of trying to kill deer with 100 gr bullets, but my old man has killed 40+ deer in his life with mostly a 125 gr. 30-06 bullets. Most people I've talked to reccomend 150 gr. bullets for deer, but the old man says he's blown huge holes in muley's with his 125's several times. I'm not big on larger calibers, not that I'm a panzy they just seem like a pain in the butt to shoot and it takes away from the pleasure of shooting a gun.
So.........I've been looking at the .257 and .264's for the best ballistics. What I found(not actually found but heard of because it's nearly impossible to get your hands on one) is the .257 STW. It is a 7mm necked down to a .257. The ballistics are amazing and I am searching for one as we speak. If anyone else knows about this caliber I would like to know more and if you know where one is let me know as well.
So.........I've been looking at the .257 and .264's for the best ballistics. What I found(not actually found but heard of because it's nearly impossible to get your hands on one) is the .257 STW. It is a 7mm necked down to a .257. The ballistics are amazing and I am searching for one as we speak. If anyone else knows about this caliber I would like to know more and if you know where one is let me know as well.