and a 257 Roberts that I haven't started shooting yet
Of course, there is just using your yet to be fired 257 Bob - it will have mild recoil, and will easily take out deer and hogs.
and a 257 Roberts that I haven't started shooting yet
You might want to check into the 260 Rem. or the 6.5 Creedmore. Both are similar, have good ballistics and are great hunting rounds for hogs or deer. Very light recoil as well
Of course, there is just using your yet to be fired 257 Bob - it will have mild recoil, and will easily take out deer and hogs.
I've been lusting for a 7x57, but in modern rifles, you'll typically see it in the same length actions as the .270, .30-06, etc. You won't see it in short actions (e.g. .308-based cartridges).
Issue with them is the relative lack of available brass. And that you won't find 'em in small places. Blindstitch's 6.5 Jap is like that. So is 7.7 Jap. Mind you, you won't find hunting rifles in 'em either.
BigR said:Now has come the time I am thinking about a 6.5 Creedmoor or maybe a .260. Even thought about trying the ole tried and proven .270 with 130 grain bullets. You guys know how it is, sometimes it is hard to decide.