257 Weatherby vs 6.5 PRC

In this video I compare two completely different cartridges to each other. One is a fire breathing dragon while the other is a smart sophisticated magnum. Which one is a better hunting cartridge? Come find out in this video!

[@bustabass9025]

257 Wby all day, every day!

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

I knew you were gonna say that Busta. Respect it. Trapper scotty,Alaskan

[@marksanford3907]

Ditto! 257 Wby all day One of my favorite as well 💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻

[@bustabass9025]

Can't argue with Father Roy. All of his original cartridges have pretty much held their own, despite the overwash of "next-best-thing" new offerings to hit the sporting goods department shelves, in the last eighty years or so. 👍🏿

[@1fast10r]

Yup works for me. And my favorite of weatherbys main 3. I own them all.

[@danblumel]

Why didn't you compare a 100 grain bullet from the PRC to see the velocities, energies and drops, making it a fair 400 yd. comparison ??

[@dustinsmiley5304]

Great comparison. I have been contemplating the 257 for quite some time. Recently moved to Wyoming and have come to the realization that my "old faithful" 6mm Rem isn't quite up to the longer-range shots and wind here in the high desert. Several hunting buddies of mine swear by the 6.5PRC and have been very successful using it on deer, elk, antelope, coyotes etc. I already hunt elk with my 340 Weatherby and have had great success at shots out to 450-500yds. I think the 257 will be perfect for whitetail, mule deer, antelope and smaller game. Hope to own one soon!!

[@darrylpacholko5495]

I don't own either of these cartridges. I would choose the 6.5 prc if I had to choose. The larger bullet at good velocities are more attractive to me. The ammo price up here in Canada is double for Weatherby over almost everything else. I doubt I will own either as I have a 25 06 and a 270 ,7mm08 . These cartridges will do all that I want at the distances I hunt.

[@gunman-6646]

.270 is a great caliber. I love mine!

[@wheelchairhillbilly]

I have both.I wouldn't say 6.5prc ammo is cheap either. I'd say the 257 is superior for a 500yd cartridge, while the 6.5prc is better for long range shooting, although a custom 257wby with a tighter twist custom barrel with the heavy bullets, would probably be awesome for long range shooting.

[@wheelchairhillbilly]

Of course the 257wby is a lot sexy in my opinion.

[@camwinston5248]

All excellent and outstanding cartridges in any reasonable or expected real world hunting situation. Carry on ! Good luck and enjoy yourself. They are all great rounds.

[@glenryals329]

I shoot a 257 with 100 gr ttsx deer cant take the shock from it. Typically shoot 100-150 yards usually dont go far. Shot behind the shoulder good blood trails. I love it.. no tore up meat either.

[@justahologram2230]

I would really like to see more gain twist barrels to help these older cartridges have more versatility

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Yep

[@bryanmassey6201]

You’ll see faster twist rates come out for older cartridges for sure in the future. I suggested that to Weatherby already. I’m sure they thought of it long before I suggested it but, customer input never hurts. You won’t see gain twist barrels though. To my knowledge, only the Italian 6.5mm Carcano military rifles had a gain twist barrels.

[@jeffprewitt7207]

6.5 PRC is my choice due to heavier bullet and barrel life plus powder loading efficiency.

[@chadperry4021]

One was made in an era for speed the other in an era of B.C. Both are amazing at their respective jobs.

[@RT-gv6us]

Wow. That is a VERY good way of looking at it. So true.

[@chadperry4021]

@ Thor Shot placement and bullet construction are part of terminal ballistics. B.C is external ballistics. It doesn’t matter what your bullet does to the target if you miss. High B.C bullets decrease wind drift and drop. Also my 300 prc hits 2346lbs and my friends 300 winny smacks with 1730 at 600 so thanks for proving my point.

[@1fast10r]

​@thorseim7177 facts... I have a 257 wby and it knocks them dead. I also have the 300wby and 6.5-300wby but the 257 is still my favorite. My 300 is overkill on deer and I've yet to shoot one with my 6.5-300wby yet. Maybe this year 😂

[@southerntriplej8061]

@@1fast10r Im thinking about a 6.5-300 wby. how do you like yours? how is the recoil? is it about like a 7mm rem mag?

[@stevefertig6594]

257 Weatherby magnum is one of the finest to this day. 80 years later the rest is still trying to catch up. The 257-300 takes it to a even higher bar to surpass. Thanks for the video, keep them coming.

[@DavidSchlatter]

I may have one of those built with a 1 in 8 twist but my 1 in 10 shoots great.

[@tomcarvelli6464]

Weatherby cartridges are excellent but they sure are LOUD. Hard to find them on the shelf of any store in northern Minnesota. And to top it off they are EXPENSIVE. The 257 is without a doubt the coolest looking cartridge ever made.

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Rifle builds have a lot to do with the results. My 6.5PRC has a 1 in 8 twist and a match grade chamber. Take that approach to these older cartridges and we'd see dramatic changes.

[@user-iy3gb7ki1i]

Yeah for sure, because factory Weatherby cartridges and rifles force you to. Now for a second think in order to compete against 80 year old technology you have to build a custom one off rifle. Seems to me that’s a waste of money. Weatherby Magnums are just that, Hunting Magnums! All these newbie 6.5 and 7 rpm, prc, etc are made for shooting paper.

[@sukivel]

I love my 257 Wby, and If I wanted a magnum Creedmoor for hunting it would be a 6.5-3000 Wby! Long distance target...yeah 6.5 PRC.

[@KristiLawson-o1i]

6.5 300 would be a little better on big game but 257 is amazing with a 100 gr partition but i would like to try120 gr or higher just dont know how gun will shoot yet. always had rem700. custom mountain rifle a guy ordered and its pencil thin barrel havent seen another gun like i have in rem. with a thin barrel 21 inch and it shoots tacks and got it cheap, always 130 gr. and longest shot was 500 yd his loss my gain never lost a deer out of either gun but that 257 just does the job and i would have never thought the damage a 100 gr. bullet could do i grew up with uncles always bigger is better with there 30.06 and 300 mags but they would just say i made lucky shot lollllllll

[@jasonw9423]

I think Weatherby would do well by offering a faster twist barrel.

[@DavidSchlatter]

Before the solid copper bullets came out the lead core bullets were not as long. That is why shooters referred to heavier bullets. Now that the Solid Copper Bullets are out, Copper is lighter than Lead so The Solid Copper Bullets have to be longer to get the weight in each Caliber. That is where the faster twist comes in. I have a Browning 26 Nosler that I am running 120 Grain Barnes LR/ME at an average velocity at 3521FPS. I have shot only two groups with it. I let the first group cool between shots and it was 3/4. The second group I shot consecutive and it shot .362 for 3 shots.

[@1fast10r]

.257 is my favorite out of all my Weatherbys. Knocks deer dead.. Haven't had to track a single one... its always one and done. None ever going past 20ft

[@davhuf3496]

Both are great cartridges, but I think the 6.5 PRC is more practical.

[@07Gixxer]

A guy here in NZ had a Rem 700 in 257Wby rebarrelled with a 1-8.5 twist and was getting 2 1/2 MOA at 400 yards with a 110g ELDX. Hes gunna try the high BC Berger bullets and see what he can get.

[@nebraskaman8247]

One very important thing to mention is you’re having to shoot non toxic bullets, the 257 will definitely ensure better expansion/killing power with the higher velocity. Out to a certain distance anyways. This is exactly why I’m chambering a custom Sporter in 257wby with going to use a 80grain ttsx. For locations where I can use whatever bullet I want, I’ll be sticking with the partition. Not many people even look at the partition anymore. The expansion is excellent across all velocity ranges. Just my two cents.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I really like the Partition. Have it loaded in my 270 Winchester. Used that load for my Antelope hunt in Wyoming

[@lz3572]

Yes the partition bullets are a awesome hunting bullet.

[@brianallen9954]

I am a huge 257 weatherby. I have reloaded for years. I've never shot that low grain of a bullet. 110 to 115 grain bullet. That's how I would pair it to

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I really want to try the 110 gr Accubond... just can't find the bullets.

[@Off-target-xy6bx]

Both good for most hunting. If I was only shooting a box of ammo every 5 years the 257 would be a good choice but if I wanted to shoot a lot and try long distance targets the PRC would be my choice. I bought the creedmoor before I heard of the prc and I have been really pleased with it. It’s not too expensive and very little recoil makes it fun to shoot. Probably doesn’t hammer game as hard as either of those cartridges. If you’re looking for top velocities Weatherby is your gun.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Yep, the 257 is not a good target cartridge. Poor barrel life and low b.c. bullets hurt it.

[@bustabass9025]

​@@ReloadingWeatherby Who buys a Weatherby to punch paper? They were made to go lights out on a plethora of game animals, that heretofore had been known for shaking off hits from lesser cartridges.

[@sugargoldy]

Another good video thank you I was at my local gun shop yesterday and they had some 257 Weatherby Magnum ammo there for $100 a box ouch. I'm going to have to go with the 257 on this one because speed kills.

[@albertjabberin739]

6.5 rpm is better than the prc. The 257 hits hard though, I’m a believer. Inside 300 yards 257 all day long

[@David-bf9ux]

6.5 PRC...

[@Titan-iw7xv]

Can not say enough about my 257, absolutely love it!!!

[@ChristopherEDenton]

If it weren't for Ammo cost I would choose the .257 but because of that I went 6.5 PRC it's good too!

[@chrisrepski5940]

I’ve been intrigued with the 6.5 prc, it looks great on paper but I have a WBY accumark in 257 which has a 26” barrel and it’s a hammer! My personal favourite load is a Barnes 100gr TTSX backed by H 1000 in Norma brass which is yielding 3800fps (no pressure signs) and printing sub MOA groups. I’ve taken deer at extended ranges and it hits very hard with superb results. Only real difference between the two is if you are wanting to target shoot at extreme ranges, then the 6.5 PRC has an advantage. Cheers.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

You should try the 101 gr LRX.

[@jk-kr8jt]

Interesting. Given the choice I'll stick with my 257 Weatherby. I'm curious how the 6.5 PRC stacks up some of the other 6.5 cartridges. Mainly how does it stack up against the old 264 Win and 6.5X284. Those two are pretty much gone from the landscape of a crowded 264/6.5 field. Unfortunately the 264/6.5 field is crowded enough that many of the new ones and nearly all of the older ones won't survive.

[@Accuracy1st]

The 6.5-284 is alive and well in my little world. I have 2 and nearly 600 new Lapua brass along with another 400 Norma brass. I did get a 6.5PRC and 200 new Lapua brass for it as well but the factory ammo is shooting so well, no need to handload yet. Not sure which way I'm going with my other 6.5 barrels I have on hand but I'm leaning 6.5-284 Norma. Frankly, it's less overbore than the PRC and kills everything I hunt with it. Of all the rifles/calibers I own and have owned I'd keep 4 and IN THIS ORDER: 270 Winchester, 6.5-284 Norma, 7PRC, 300WSM

[@bustabass9025]

​@@Accuracy1st I'm with you man. The 6.5×284 Norma is hard to beat in the rough and tumble world of .264 diameter cartridges.

[@Bobby-kw4qp]

I'm doing fine with my 257 Weatherby shell are expensive but 20 shells is 20 kills.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

@@Accuracy1st .

[@philrizzo]

I suspect the 6.5 will have a 140 Berger in the test.? Need a comparable BC and weight bullet for the .257!

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

143 ELD-X

[@Jeff_Seely]

I'm gonna lay the law down down at the house here and proclaim that my wife NEEDS a new rifle and it's the new 257 Weatherby! Then maybe she can buy me the fabled 6.5-300 WBY Mag 🤣. But I often think about how people like John Browning, Roy Weatherby, and other such cartridge crafting genius's would have proceeded if they had lived in this era of ultra efficient, ultra high BC rifle platforms. Perhaps one of them would have begun this movement themselves rather than Hornady. We'll never know. Thanks for the video!

[@williamfeldner9356]

I have used the 257 Wby Mag with the Nosler 120 grain Partition bullet. Phenomenal results………

[@lynnx4115]

I have done the same with that setup ! Totally Awesome !!!

[@jjdias74]

.257 is my pick. Compare the .270 WBY mag to the 6.5 PRC next.

[@texpatriot8462]

If they perform "about the same," I'll take the cartridge that is exponentially more available and significantly cheaper to shoot. There is nothing wrong with either cartridge.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for commenting!

[@texpatriot8462]

@@ReloadingWeatherby btw - I kick myself for not buying one of those high gloss Mark V's in the mid 90's. They were heavy and I never even considered how much different they were from the common "good" rifles of the day. #idiot I hope their new 307 Action is a hit b/c I'll bet they will look gorgeous with a California stock.

[@user-eg8hb8xt3j]

Off topic but I absolutely love that weatherby loads premium HUNTING bullets in their loadings . Accubonds , barns ext . I need a 257 , I think everyone does lol

[@rockylavigna5977]

That was a very fair comparison, I do myself get the same results from both cartridges. I will always choose the WBY. High BC bullets really do have a dark side if your not shooting over 500 yards I ask myself why bother. I see a lot of struggling using these bullets out of slower twist rifles . I guess there is a time and place for everything.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Thats because theyre designed for target shooting, which most hunters dont do much of. Hornadys marketing team sure did a heck of a job tricking all the tards out there

[@mryang3644]

My next barrel will be chambered for the 131gr BJ..... 257wbyBJ

[@user-gk2ir4ml3t]

I don't have a .257 W but have used the 25/06 alot...Bull Elk & Moose included. The 120 Nosler Partition performed exactly as advertised. The .257 W more of the same I bet. I wouldn't own any of the new short/fats...including the PRC's....Old Geezer here

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for sharing! 25-06 is a great cartridge

[@warpspeednow]

In my humble opinion, I think any comparison of two or more cartridges should have the same or similar bullet weight. In this instance one is at 92 grains and the other is 141 grains.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for watching and commenting. It's not a very Apple's to Apple's comparison

[@rickwebster9549]

I would choose 6.5 by 300 Weatherby

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

There you go

[@danblumel]

Why didn't you compare a 100 grain bullet from the PRC to see the velocities, energies and drops, making it a fair 400 yd. comparison ??

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Only load data I could find with a 100 gr bullet with 6.5 PRC was on Hodgdon. Max velocity of 3472 FPS with a 100 gr bullet. 6.5 PRC shines with 140 gr bullets not 100 gr.

[@goranmalnar5172]

6,5 is good, but i like Roy more.😊

[@Chumlee1000]

Love the wby. On paper do the 257 120gr speer btsp b.c. of .480 vs the 6.5 123gr hornady sst b.c. .510, this will put these 2 very close to one another. This is about apples to apples as it would get unless you jump to fast twist high bc 130 grainers. Have 2 wby's 257 and 30-378. In the process of building a 6.5prc.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Good idea

[@user-vf2hq3xg9c]

6.5. Prc is a modern. 6.5-06 , same case capacity. In the 257wby try the Speer 120gr (bc .480 ) , full case of Retumbo @ 3340 fps out of my rifle ! Run those. Figures in the calculator . Still has over 1500ft/lbs @ 500 yds .

[@EasternMountainHunters]

257 is cool and a classic but in my opinion 6.5 PRC is a better choice. Better ballistics when you really get out far and is not really that far behind on drop up close. It took the 257wby 20 more grains of powder for not that much improvement. Plus harder to find components and 6.5 is just so available now

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for commenting

[@ScottSoileau-n3w]

257 Weatherby, no doubts about it

[@Accuracy1st]

For 35 years I've looked off and on at various Weatherby rifles and calibers. Ultimately I've never gone down the Weatherby road because their rifles were priced higher than I wanted to spend at the time and looking at their ammo prices put me into Afib, made my knees buckle, and a stroke waiting to happen all at once - beyond ridiculous. A friend let me shoot his very expensive 300 Weatherby magnum with factory Weatherby ammo. I was expecting impressive range results and I got them. Impressive in a very negative way. The accuracy was non-existent - nice big 3 inch groups at 100 yards. I let him shoot my 300RUM. He wanted to trade. Regarding the 257 Weatherby, I remember something like a 25 caliber "scramjet?" And, the Lazzeroni calibers, etc. These caliber throats can't last long. I did get a 6.5PRC - a BadRock rifle. It's a lot of fun to shoot and factory Nosler Btip ammo was only $42/box. Hornady ELD-X ammo was same price. I have 4 more 6.5mm pre-turned barrel blanks to put a few more together or add another 6.5-284 to the collection

[@mryang3644]

Lazzeroni..lol........ U haven't heard of the Allen Mags huh?.... Check those out. Def barrel burners x2

[@Accuracy1st]

@@mryang3644 Actually I have. I did go down the 270 Allen Mag road. Turned out to be a mistake. I did like the caliber but based on advice using WC872 powder only due to fear of other powders bridging I rebarreled it. I also liked the 270 Wildcat bullets I bought from the guy in Canada. I was necking down 7RUM brass for it. There were issues with the Redding sizing die. Couldn't run the case all the way up. Not sure what the issue was but I got fed up with the issues. The rifle was in the 270 Allen Mag for maybe 40 days before it got shipped off for rebarrel

[@paulmacghee5721]

I wish someone would do chamber castings of old calibers against the new “Precision Rifle Calibers” to see if they really run closer to SAAMI specs. When you reload the Weatherby’s how far off the lands are you seating your bullets?Whats the longest COL you could do on a .257 WM if you manually feed them? Try seating some of those long high BC bullets in the .257 WM.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

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[@tonyenglish5153]

I have both and really appreciate your video! I handload and with my Weatherby Vanguard in 257 WBY mag Im cutting a 3 shot group you can cover with a dime so, maybe that sub 1/2 MOA? and I haven't shot the 6.5 PRC yet and its a Tikka Super Varmint ($1699.00) vs the Weatherby Vanguard was around $700.00 so for me the 257 WBY mag is the better bang for the buck. I will enjoy the TIKKA Im sure as well and look forward to working up some great hand loads for it and hopefully the factory ammo will come down in cost over the next two years and brass for the 6.5 PRC will become more available. Thanks for sharing!

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Keep me updated on your 6.5 PRC. What bullet you shooting in your 257 Weatherby?

[@bradcannell6573]

257 weatherby . I wish it had a 1/8 twist barrel and they made a 140 grain bullet.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

About that... kzbin.infotuwysMhBSWM?si=BVz-JCP634OdbAHw

[@DavidSchlatter]

The .257 Weatherby. I have five of them!

[@briansupermag3918]

Just run those blackjacks in the BEE

[@chrishenry5945]

A custom 257 WBY with the right twist shooting the 131 Blackjack bullets will ballistically run with almost anything. I think Berger also has some newish 25 cal bullets with high BCs.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

All you need is elevation :) kzbin.infotuwysMhBSWM?si=hkIzuxcFUo8zfDML

[@chrishenry5945]

@@ReloadingWeatherby NICE. What velocities are you getting?

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

@@chrishenry5945 3200 FPS

[@hotramen5952]

the best of the original hot rods, the top dog of the bean fields vs maybe the best ultra modern long range hunting chambering. Weatherby's have a rep for shooting great out of the box, the PRC are pushing new boundaries of what accuracy is possible in a rack rifle. they both carry plenty of energy down range. one beats the wind and drop with shear speed, the with sleek sexy bullets. ive got to go with the 6.5 for me. and its because excessive meat damage bullets going over 3000 fps cause to deer. which the weatherby in particular has a reputation for. and on the same stalk i can see deer at 30-300 yards. the weatherby is just too hot for my hunting! you should stuff some of those weatherby cases with Trail Boss and see what they do for speed and energy. might turn the .257 or .300 into great woods deer rounds. i know i know, its not what they were meant for, but it would be interesting to see the results.

[@kraftzion]

They make 131 grain bullets for the 257 if you want to rebarrel to 1n8

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I shoot the 135 gr Hybrid Target in my 1in10 twist 257

[@philiptrump8472]

It's funny because I've seen people compare the 25-06 to the 6.5CM so it makes sense to compare the 257 Wb to the 6.5 PRC

[@harryodell9497]

Prc again? Why pay weatherby ammo ptices for that round? But a 25-06. Old school but awesome. Forgotten round and needs to be brought back

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I like the 25-06

[@bobhamilton7472]

257, 1in8 twist, 133gr. Berger bullets, compare that!

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

So.. about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uVao1rf6anm8U

[@joshclemons9975]

I wish they would neck the 6.5 PRC down too 25 caliber and make long heavier bullets for it I believe that would be the ultimate deer cartridge then

[@montecook5260]

257 anytime

[@jameswilson5562]

I own and reload bothe i would choose the 257 hands down for hunting good video

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Interesting

[@williamgaines9784]

You could compare the eld-x in .257 to the .264, a 110gr to 143gr. Hornady lists 3240 for the Wby and 2960 for the PRC. At 400 Wby drops 16.1 and PRC 18.2, PRC wins by 300+ in fpe, 1800/1448. An animal likely won't know which hit it at that range and will die all the same . My take: If you got 'em, smoke 'em.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Weatherby loads the 110 ELD-X in their ammo. They claim 3400 FPS

[@gilbertgurule5395]

Practical hunting distance!! WEATHERBY!!

[@Therionx]

257 Weatherby :)

[@marktwain5722]

I have a 6.5 albeit in a creedmoor. I’m thinking of buying a 257 wby mag because I’ve always been intrigued. I’m thinking great for antelope at 4-600 yards?

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I love my 257 Weatherby

[@JonRangel87]

Keep up the good work!

[@Manbunmen65]

There's no reason for me to handload 6.5 prc. My 24 inch barrel is getting with factory hornady 2930 with 143's and 3100 with federal 130's. Sure I could spend lots of money to get 50 fps more. But the reason I bought the prc is it is already "hot"

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Hornady and Federal ammo is anything but hot. But if you don't want to handload... nothing wrong with that

[@Manbunmen65]

@@ReloadingWeatherby Federal is shooting 100 fps faster than advertised. So you are saying because it's only 3100 fps it isn't hot it has to be exactly how fast. I guess I need to buy all the reloading equipment and shoot 3200 and then come back and ask if it's hot enough now.

[@yeetyeet8365]

257 Black Jack Bullet.

[@toddvandyke8737]

I wonder what the results would look like with a compressed charge using the 135 VLD Berger. Clearly, there would be reduction in velocity due to the increase of at least 25 grains of projectile and the corresponding powder loss. What would the accuracy look like with your standard 1/9-1/10 twist barrel? Be interesting to see! How about either a 6.5 or 7mm PRC necked down to .257? Blow the shoulder out to 40 degrees?

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

There is a 25 PRC wildcat out there. It's shooting 135 gr around 3200

[@lawrencecardente533]

Speed up the twist in the 257 rifle and, the PRC doesn't have a chance. Also, the 6.5 PRC should be compared to the 6.5 RPM.

[@chriscunnane7596]

what is efficient ? powder 257 no compairson ROY's favor

[@jeffreywilson690]

Do a caparison 257 with a fast twist and a 135 berger

[@judahhuber6463]

Would you guys trust 257 weatherby for elk

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I get comments of people saying it works great. It's not my first choice. I personally won't use mine for elk.

[@tripplebeards3427]

I’m a fan of 257 WBY but hate the goofy looking necks.

[@papajohnsy6659]

The prc seems to me to be a better version of the 270. Same speeds with the same weight bullets, better bc, better sectional density. I think the 257 is hindered by some bullets. They're fast sure, but to be honest the distances where that speed actually helps (300+yds) you're probably better off with the prc anyways. Maybe a little bit more drop but the further you go the less the difference is. If I was gonna shoot a 25 cal it would be a 257 roberts improved shooting the 110gr badlands bulldozer.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

What would that badland bulldozer do in the 257 weatherby.That my 100 grain new and improved hammer bullet traveling at 3700 ft per second don't already do.at 600 yards yards or beyond.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

But even your 257 Roberts improved would pick up around 3400 ft per second.shooting the hammer bullet the 25-06 is getting 3500 ft per second the 257 weatherby is 3700 something.

[@chrisneuman550]

257 Roy all day every day

[@anthonypanunzio6264]

257 WBY

[@drdes9609]

I really think differently about “overbore” cartridges now. If your hunting and can handle the recoil is it really a big deal to only get a 1000 rounds out of a barrel? In my opinion that’s likely a lifetime of hunting even if that’s your only gun. I can’t wait to get out and use my 257.

[@smashlee6181]

you also need to consider the efficiency loss with overbore cartridges (how much of the energy in the powder is transferred to the projectile). the 257 burns more powder than the 338 WBY RPM even though the 338 kills it in performance.

[@drdes9609]

@@smashlee6181 sure efficacy is great for high volume shooting but for hunting who cares. If you can handle the recoil go faster.

[@bobmcmillen4502]

My grandson just bought his first gun. I told him to get the 6.5 prc which he did. Cheaper to buy, cheaper to shoot. After your 400 yard example the Weatherby falls on its face. We practice out to 1000 yards so the 500 yard shot seems easy. We shoot a lot. I have 1500 rounds through my 6.5 prc. I would never tell a new shooter to get a Weatherby unless his dad was a Weatherby fanboy then I’d say knock yourself out. Good comparison though.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Do you reload?

[@bobmcmillen4502]

@@ReloadingWeatherby yes. We’ve talked before. I’m they guy that told you I was shooting 165 ABLR’s out of my 270 win. 2890 fps

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

@Bob McMillen That's right! What are you shooting in the 6.5 PRC?

[@bobmcmillen4502]

@@ReloadingWeatherby 142 gr ABLR’s 2900 fps.

[@mowerman60]

What is the comparison with 110g Accubond up the spout of the 257,again I have shot the incredibly tough to put down Himalayan bull tahr with that projectile out of 25-06 and 257 wthby

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Using Weatherby ammo vs the Nosler 140 gr for 6.5 PRC... the 257 beats it in energy and drop out to 400 yards.

[@yeetyeet8365]

Yes I got hooked 😂 on the 257. Now I only shoot the 378 weatherby.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

That must be painful

[@desiebare6437]

Great comparison but I feel you favored the 257 on your targets you said your 101 lrx's were getting 3585 not 3800 like you used in the comparison. You said you went down to a 92 grain hammer hunter to get 3800 fps which only has a BC of estimated converting from g7 to g1 of .378. not much of a difference but just wasn't the truth. Love all your videos keep it up.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for bringing it up. So I developed the load in December and was getting nearly 3600 FPS with the LRX and RL-22. Last month I loaded that recipe again with different brass and much warmer temperatures. To my surprise I was getting over 3800 FPS. I think a lot of it has to do with the brass and the warmer weather.

[@jacobgagnon2155]

The 257 is just better don't sugarcoat it. I have one and I split hairs at 800 yds.

[@RT-gv6us]

Question: What powder are you using in your 257 Roy to get 3800 fps with a 101g bullet? I also reload for the 257 Roy, but my muzzle velocity is around 3560 using IMR 4831 and the 100g TTSX.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

RL-22

[@gunman-6646]

I would take the weatherby any day over the 6.5 prc!

[@ronlowney4700]

🤭 I Am Glad You Finally Came To The Conclusion That Barrel Life Matters! 😜

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

meh...

[@ronlowney4700]

🕵️‍♂️ The Truth Came From Your Own Lips In This Video, As To WHY You Don't Want To Shoot Your 257 WBY Magnum More! 😳

[@ronlowney4700]

😜 And, Who Am I To Disagree With You About That? 🤭

[@lorenzotelleria1858]

Still, what about the windage?

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

At 400 yards the 6.5 PRC has a 1 inch advantage on wind drift. At 600 yards the 6.5 PRC has a 4 inch advantage. Honestly the 257 Weatherby is a 500 yard and in cartridge.

[@mowerman60]

Without meaning to appear rude,"every" single person who talks about the 257,rehashes the story about it being roys favourite.WE KNOW !!. Apart from that your content is excellent.

[@edwardabrams4972]

Just because it was Roy’s favorite doesn’t mean it was Roy’s best selling rifle caliber! That goes to the 300 Weatherby! I have owned almost all of the Weatherby family calibers being a collector for 60+ years and they all work if used for the proper size game but they are more money then a lot of hunters can afford and the ammo is a lot more and harder to find since Covid unless you reload as I do! My dad just loved Weatherby’s and I bought him many over the years he was alive but I prefer Sako’s and have many other premium brands so to each his own and enjoy what you have!

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Weatherby fans know it's Roy's favorite... but a lot out there don't know.

[@bustabass9025]

Everyone has a favorite something, guns, cars, liquor. Nothing wrong with acknowledging that fact. Especially when the creator of what could arguably be called the greatest collection of centerfire rifle cartridges, shares his insight on his particular favorite.

[@eskimoreloader]

👈 this Eskimo want 6.5 PRC. I have bolt action 6.5 Grendel.

[@yeetyeet8365]

Different twist rate. Hello. I know your smart. Black jack. Twist rate 1 in 8.

[@gregoryolenick3668]

How are you getting 3800 in the 257weatherby?

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

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[@jamespmullin21753]

87 gr 3800

[@jackwagon1798]

Weatherby, if you enjoy unnecessary recoil, excessive ammo costs, and don't intend to actually shoot.......you'll love it! Ps 3 shot groups are irrelevant.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

With your 223 you will need 5 shots to finish off big game. Guess you struggle reading. I reload all of my cartridges. And I actually shoot my Weatherby cartridges a lot. It's okay... you've got to be a man to handle Weatherby recoil.

[@jackwagon1798]

I personally don't use a 223. Last year I used a 6.5 creed with 140gr eldm's. This year I will use a 6 creed and 108eldm. I will kill two elk, an antelope, and probably a deer without issue. Why? Because eldm bullets create massive trauma, which is what kills things. How many barrels have you gone through in your Weatherby rifles?

[@jackwagon1798]

Also, false bravado and machismo is not needed for me. Apparently your self image is directly related to your cartridge of choice, which not only pathetic but stupid.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

@@jackwagon1798 Haven't gone through any yet. I've only had my 257 for 6 months. I've put about 500 rounds through my 300 Weatherby. Speaking of barrel burners... 6mm Creed isn't like it's older brother 6.5 Creed.

[@michaelwood5704]

7mm weatherby magnum also beats the 7mm prc

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Yep

[@garyscheer8017]

I don't have a .257 but I have it's slightly bigger brother the 270 Weatherby I'm a old fart so I'll stick with the old guys

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

270 Weatherby is a very good one

[@HighRoad317]

257 W..

[@ronlowney4700]

🤖 This equation is about to change in favor of the 257 caliber, as more heavier and high B.C. bullets will soon be on the way! 😎

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

The rifles need to be updated

[@ronlowney4700]

👍Yep! But I do think we are going to be seeing a revival in that caliber! Horneday is one company that has indicated that it is going to happen and I think it will be a total game changer (especially for the 257 Weatherby)! 🤑

[@MangoMike316]

😎👍👍👍😎

[@thomasdaum1927]

A 140 gr bullet at 2900 fps ( boring) ! My 7 STW shoots a 140 gr at 3500 fps ( not boring ) !……..

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Can't disagree with you

[@yeetyeet8365]

Watch Ron spooner😂

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Ron Spooner? Never heard of him lol

[@user-iy3gb7ki1i]

Not a very good comparison, match the calibers, hands down 257 WM dominates the 25 caliber world and has for 80+ years. It has a 300 zero when set up correctly and only drops 8” @ 400 yards. My other concern is you want to revere the 6.5 prc, do a comparison against the 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag it tears the prc a new ass on every level. Keep in mind kids if you’re worried about efficiency then you should get a new hobby. Performance cost period, quit trying to re-invent the wheel. Finally don’t cry about recoil. #WeatherbyAllDayLong

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I've already done a comparison of 6.5 PRC vs 6.5-300 WBY. You do realize I'm very pro Weatherby right?

[@yeetyeet8365]

You will never burn that barrel out. 😂. Shoot it. Really. Shoot it every day for 3 years and then get a new barrel 😂. If your wife will let you. Just kidding.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Maybe true

[@danielrodriguez4590]

1st of all this is not accurate. 2nd if you know anything about Weatherby rifles, you’ll know they all have 300 yd zero. The 257 is the flatter shooting with 8” of drop at 400. If you want a level playing field do your comparison, 6.5 prc against the 6.5-300 WBY, the flattest shooting cartridge developed. As for hunting goes anyone that shoots out past 400 yds is not an ethical hunter. Your prc and bleedmores can barely mushroom bullets at those ranges and you say can the 257 keep up with the 6.5prc? Throw efficiency out the window, you want performance? Well it comes at a premium. The prc is a glorified big brother to a 243 win. Weatherby’s are a class of their own and the popularity of the prc and bleedmores are kids starter rifles. Take a look at big game hunters on a professional level nobody is using these weak cartridges that barely fly at supersonic speeds.

[@mryang3644]

My brother has 6.5 prc, I have a 257 wby, both 30moa rail, 100yd zero, his scope has MORE elevation adjustments than mines..... Maxed out yardage, the 6.5prc runs waaay waaay short in distance adjustment .That says it all to me. 257wby Def FLATTER!!!!!!

[@smashlee6181]

there isn't much that shoots flatter than the 257 wby lol

[@mryang3644]

Let's say a 25 PRC vs 6.5 prc ... That's how u can really be equal in comparison. Same shell, diff caliber.... Who will win?WIN? NEXT 6.5 wby( neckup 257 wby, NOT 6.5-300) VS 257 wby .... Let's see what caliber shines from that same parent case... That's a battle of calibers!!!

[@ParadiseInHawaii0com]

😂 6.5 PRC is similar to the .270 WINner. Especially on the retail shelves. 🤣