Any metallic reloaders on here?

[sgvolfan]

I mostly deer and turkey hunt. Used to shoot competition trap, gave it up when daughter was born. Finally sold my Citori last year, bought a TC Pro Hunter, started reloading and shooting. Daughter shoots and helps reload. That'll stop, shes nearly 22 getting serious with BF., but for now shes my shootin and fishin partner.

[sgvolfan]

Just me. I reload 9mm, 38 special, 357, 45 Long Colt, 257 Roberts & RA Improved, 270, 7mm Rem Mag, & 300 Wby Mag. Later I'm gonna add 25-06, 243 and probably 30-06. Maybe 30-30.

I'll check back with myself later.

[aadicof]

Thisis as close as I would come:

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/top10_metallica_reload.jpg

[VolDave]

Just me. I reload 9mm, 38 special, 357, 45 Long Colt, 257 Roberts & RA Improved, 270, 7mm Rem Mag, & 300 Wby Mag. Later I'm gonna add 25-06, 243 and probably 30-06. Maybe 30-30.

I'll check back with myself later.

It sounds like you have some serious ballistics knowledge sg. I am thinking of getting a good dual purpose rifle that I can use for both deer and coyotes. Should I go with the .257 or should I opt for the xtra power of the 25-06. How much more recoil am I gonna get from the 06?

[sgvolfan]

The 257 is a bit underpowered by the manufacturers. The SAAMI specs call for low pressure loads in the factory 257 roberts. The 257 Ackley Improved which is a wildcat cartridge, (can't buy ammo specifically for it) can reach higher velocities by shooting the regular 257 Roberts ammo and blowing out the case shoulder to a different angle, then reloading, giving more room inside the case for powder. It's not dangerous, but sounds like it is.
My brother in law built one, and I work up his ammo.
In my opinion, the 25-06 pretty much killed the 257. Lots of people still fond of the "bob", but the 25-06 is what it was meant to be. I have an 25-06 Ultra Hunter by NEF. It is a single shot, but a tackdriver. I would go for sure with the 25-06, recoil is minimal. (I weigh about 130 pounds on a good day and shoot a weatherby 300 mag, in fact love the magnum cartridges.)
If recoil is a concern, get a Thompson Center Pro Hunter. The stock is a flex stock, has some energy absorbing pads in it and an extra heavy Simms recoil pad. I have it in 7mm Rem Mag, love it. It is a single shot tho.
Here is a recoil table you can look at:http://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm

[sgvolfan]

Bullet are the same available for 257 and 25-06, same caliber. 25-06 more case capacity for powder, so more energy and velocity can be produced.
Happy to answer more questions, if I can't, I have buddies that can.

[VolDave]

Thanks, I am really torn between getting one all purpose rifle and buying a 7mm mag and a 22 250. Speaking of manufacturers, what do you know about the Blaser R93? I love the notion of having one rifle with interchangeable calibers.

[sgvolfan]

R93 is sweet, but way outta my price range. Great to have interchangeable barrels in a bolt action rifle. Haven't had my hands on one.
The Encore Pro Hunter like I have is available in a wide range of barrels, blued and stainless, stocks wood, synthetic black and camo.
I would prefer one for varmits and one for deer, just because of the energy requirements. I have killed deer with 25-06, but I prefer a little more power for bigger bones. We have a few hogs up here too, and I would rather put them down quick. For big game, I really prefer 270 or better.