Post by: EastWaViking on August 30, 2008, 08:12:28 AM
of his rifles. I am trying to decide between a 257 roberts and a 243. Anybody
have an opinion on which is the better caliber of the two? It would be used for coyotes
and deer when my son is old enough to shoot.
As far as the guns themselves, the 257 is a newer Ruger M77, the 243 is a 1961 Win model 70 Both in brand new condition (I know the pre 64 Win is what everyone will say to get, but the question is about the caliber, not the value of the gun)
Post by: addicted on August 30, 2008, 08:24:15 AM
Post by: Bscman on August 30, 2008, 08:29:32 AM
I'd choose the .257 Roberts...specifically because I reload. .243 will be easier to find on the shelves. ;)
But, like you said, for the sake of the rifles....I'd choose the Winny, hands down.
Post by: Gutpile on August 30, 2008, 08:35:16 AM
That said, I do reload and I want a 257 roberts BAD for deer / antelope hunting. If she'd be interested in selling let me know. I won't be around till the 1st but I'd be able to come up to Elk anytime if you do want to sell.
As far as rifles go, everybody loves the winny's including me but I've been happy with my 2 rugers.
Post by: Big10gauge on August 30, 2008, 08:47:21 AM
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Post by: FOsteology on August 30, 2008, 10:20:13 AM
Post by: Ray on August 30, 2008, 10:37:50 AM
But for nostalgic purposes that old winchester would be a cool piece to have.
Post by: high country on August 30, 2008, 12:52:00 PM
243 will be knocking on 4k fps with light bullets...........that aint gonna happen with the bob.
Post by: huntnphool on August 30, 2008, 01:09:26 PM
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Post by: shag on August 30, 2008, 02:53:09 PM
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Post by: jdb on August 30, 2008, 08:02:04 PM
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Post by: EastWaViking on August 31, 2008, 08:07:40 AM
do, I will let you know. I will also make a list of all of the other rifles and shotguns
that she still has and post it here in case anyone is in the market for one. I know there
are several more pre 64 win. in different cal.
Post by: Gutpile on October 09, 2009, 07:38:03 PM
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Post by: h2ofowlr on October 09, 2009, 09:10:36 PM
in the interest of keeping things simple...... get them both lolI'm with you on this. I purchased both. A Sako in the .257 Roberts and a Remington 700 in the .243. Both great guns. The got a wild hair and picked up a Tika .270 this season to try.
If I were to do it again. I would get the .257 Weatherby Mag. Really flat shooting and fast.
Post by: Red Dawg on October 09, 2009, 09:14:44 PM
Post by: Bofire on October 10, 2009, 09:56:06 AM
Carl
Post by: bow-n-head on October 12, 2009, 04:25:51 PM
my vote would be for both, the 257 bob and 243 are both great rounds.:yeah:
Post by: Straight Shooter on October 13, 2009, 08:07:35 AM
Post by: KimberRich on October 13, 2009, 12:29:17 PM
If your going to shoot Coyotes I would go with the .243. Like everyone else said the ammo is cheap and readily available everywhere.
If you can swing it I would buy both unless another family member has dibs on the other one. That 70 will do nothing but go up in value for life.