Shooting the .257 Roberts Model 70 ~ Smashing the heavy barrel lie

[@jeremyhere2002]

I may be one of the youngest in your audience and I want you to know I appreciate your work. I love the lectures. Please don't stop doing what you're doing. I appreciate the history lessons and proving the marketing hype is basically bunk from front to rear. Semper Fidelis.

[@stephenland9361]

It's a breath of fresh air to listen to a genuine, experienced shooter, brushing aside the vast amount of BS often seen on the internet.

[@lordbwithu2071]

Yes! Very glad I found this dudes channel. He knows what he’s talking about

[@zayacz123]

I find it encouraging that so many people are still watching this video. I love it and have watched it numerous times. I bought a Featherweight 243 a year ago because of it.

[@Daero1]

"I love being a spoiler and coming to the internet to tell people the real truth" hahaha I'm so happy I discovered your channel.

[@schwinglo]

Well, you're wrong on one point: A day later there are still no 'dislikes'. Excellent video, as usual.

[@steffensamlal1854]

2 years later 39

[@jerryroberts631]

I drool uncontrollably when I look at this rifle, in that caliber. And having the most knowledgeable gun guy on KZbin talking about it does it the justice it deserves. Thank you GB.

[@sarahb.5473]

"Nothing hides in the woods like wood." makes sense to me

[@aubreysteele4466]

Reminds me of an incident from my youth. I bought a Remington Varmint Special with a cheaper Bushnell 4-12 scope about 45 years ago. It was ridiculously easy to work up a load that would shoot nickel size groups at 100 yds. - in early April. I took it out in late June after the weather got hot. I had about 50 rounds loaded up. I couldn't get a group less than about 1.5", I went into the range house to ask the owner as to what could be wrong with my rifle. There was a gentleman in the office looking at bullets. He turned to me and offered to look at it. I accepted and we walked out to the range together. After a brief conversation he asked if he could shoot it to which of course I agreed. He sat down and fired a five shot group I would swear could be covered by a dime. I asked him how in the world he could do that. He said that you had to be able to "read" the mirage to which I asked how the hell do you do that? He said, "Oh, about 3000 rounds a month." He turned and left me there with a slack jaw. I followed him into the range office and after he left I asked the owner, who was that masked man? The owner said "Oh that was so-in-so. He just won the Texas State Bench Rest Championship a couple of weeks ago." Humility is not something that comes easy to me, but to this day I feel nothing but awe regarding him.

[@FredHenry1850]

I don't own the Model 70, but I was able to find a Ruger M77 Mark 2 in the .257 Roberts. I love it! I sought out and purchased it due to your .257 Roberts video. Thank you for giving us young shooters this information.

[@danielmoore409]

It’s good to see someone with common sense about guns.👍🏻

[@Theolddeerhunters]

I tried to buy an M70 XTR Featherweight in 257 when they were first produced. Could not find one in that caliber so I bought the 243. It is a beautiful rifle, very accurate and I still have 40 years later.

[@payres48]

No thumbs down yet sir! I wonder why? Probably because you actually know what you are talking about! And that is a beautiful rifle.

[@joshlower1]

Three years later and not one dislike. This is good.

[@buddydav1]

55:00 - the story of a craftsman at a grading table in a saw mill choosing lumber worthy of gunstocks. There's a reason for premium pricing - the challenge is finding out who is actually working through that level of quality control. Another top-shelf video, sir - thank you!

[@stephenhair5501]

It's been many years ago, at least 23 or more, that I acquired the .257 Roberts. I was researching articles for information on an ideal cartridge for my Sons. I forgot where I stumbled upon the splendid attributes of the .257 Roberts. I am so glad I was open minded and took a practical approach to that fine caliber. It is a pure joy to shoot and very capable of taking whitetail where I live. I was in Cabela's just the other day and poking around in the ammo section, when a couple of young Cabela's associates stopped and asked if I needed any help. We got to talking about cartridges and what all was on the shelf and I mentioned the .257 Roberts. Both guys looked at me and asked what that was. I said look here, you have one box in 117 grain, and I pulled it out and showed them. They had no clue about it's attributes or performance. I shared what I had learned over the years and what a fantastic and little known cartridge it still is. They were fascinated. I suggested that they look into it and even gave them your KZbin channel for reference. I hope that they help the right customer that is looking for the qualities and performance that the .257 Roberts can provide. Perhaps the sport will have at least a few more .257 Roberts enthusiasts. Thank you Sir for the splendid videos and the wealth of information that you are sharing. Much appreciated!!

[@josephcurry9642]

My first deer rifle was a Ruger 77V 25-06 I got in high school. I've killed a bunch of deer and a few antelope with it. About 25 years ago got a .257 Roberts 77 for my then wife, but my oldest son has since cabbaged onto it. It's killed a bunch too. Got another Ruger .257 last year and loading dies, and now my first pre-64 Win, a 1949 in .257. Looking forward to getting a hunt in with it. Love your common sense video on the accuracy. Thanks. Been using and loading with basically only Nosler Partition 100, 115, and 117 grs for years.

[@qm8936]

"My bride made me a nice Manhattan to finish up the day. She's in there watching the Red Sox/Phillies right now" You are the best GunBlue. Never change.

[@1stroundhit293]

I love your no nonsense, keep it simple mindset. I try to be the same and I guess it gives me a sadistic sense of pleasure to go against the grain and disprove popular drivel.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

People get angry when they can't make you believe that what works for them should work for you too. I have witnessed this many times on the internet and in person. One example is that I have absolutely ZERO use for an AR type rifle, it's just not practical for my applications, but everyone tells me I just HAVE to get one. Why? I don't NEED an AR-15 but if that's what you want be my guest. The old saying comes to mind "Beware of the man with one gun, because he knows how to use it." I just don't understand the way people think (or don't) these days.

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

Thanks again for yet another stellar video. As a young man who finds value in what the older generation teaches and the way that they did things, your videos are very educational and enjoyable to watch. It seems as if everyone today is completely brainwashed by advertising agencies. If you don't wear the latest and greatest camo, and you don't spend thousands of dollars on a huge 'tacticool' scope and a heavy military grade sniper rifle, then you're not going to punch your tag. It's BS, and I am grateful for gentlemen like yourself who are willing to call out the falsehoods and utter nonsense that is floating around today. I'm lucky to have a few good guys at the local gunshops who actually steer people towards what they actually need, much like you do. I personally feel that the larger retailers, i.e. Cabela's, are more likely to try and make a buck selling someone a piece of equipment that they really don't need. I find it both amusing a d frustrating to see that people really do believe that you need 5-25x56mm scope to hunt big game with. As you probably well know, David Petzal of Field and Stream talked about this issue a few years ago. He said that his mentor and friend, the late Warren Page, shot nearly 500 head of game with a 4 power Redfield scope mounted aboard his 7mm Mashburn Magnum. Petzal said that Page never once mentioned being under-scoped. Nowadays you can't even find a good 4 power scope. I completely agree with you on the philosophy of keeping it simple. The phrase K.I.S.S. comes to mind very quickly! Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom that you freely give us. If I may, I would like to request a video each for two of my favorite firearms: the legendary Winchester Model 71 and the classic Ruger Single Six.

[@petermetaxas9696]

Moss coming out of his teeth, 8 days growth of beard with a rack hanging out of his back pack. I laughed so hard. Sir you should be a stand up comedian. I really enjoy your videos and learn a lot every time I watch one.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

After watching this video, my faith in modern rifle manufacturing has been somewhat restored. I can plainly see that your model 70 has many of the same attributes as the original pre-64 model. I love the classic lines of the walnut stock, cut checkering, the control feed bolt, and the three position swing safety. Anyone that would comment on the groups you shot in a negative way is "blowing hot air", in my opinion. I find no fault in those groups. If I buy another rifle, I will be looking very seriously at the new model 70. Thanks for covering this and featuring such a fine little rifle like the one you have there. Good video!

[@GunBlue490]

Well, I like the rifle so much that I bought the same model in 22-250, and it has been shooting every bit as nicely, if not better. The Roberts was made in the USA factory, while the 22-250 was made in Portugal. Other than the color of the stain, which is slightly more dark on the latter, they are made identically, with the same care and craftsmanship. Thanks for watching.

[@davidjohnson4451]

This is the best video I have ever seen on bolt action rifles. I have a Model 70 Super Grade Featherweight Cabela's Anniv. .257 Roberts with a Leupold 2-7 VXII Scope. A long video with tremendous content. They don't get any better than this!

[@stevewagg2378]

Keep up the excellent videos. They are so educational, I taught hunter safety for 25 years and sure could have used them then. Nay Sayers be damned.

[@frankcorio8817]

You are by far the best out there. Thank you for what you do. God bless.

[@delvinhall6165]

Love these no bs sermons!

[@5Dworld]

I have the same scope (Leupold vx-2 2-7) on two of my hunting rifles. Nice glass clarity for the money in my humble opinion.

[@pseudopetrus]

I have the same scope and just leave it on 2 power all the time.

[@leonardbosinski540]

First, that's damn fine shooting. I've never owned a 257Roberts. I had a Model 660 chambered in 6mm that had that same scope, a 2 1/2X 8 Leupold. It was stolen. So I went out and built another custom Model 600 Remington and it's a great mountain carry rifle but it's tired. As a short action, I have long thought to rebarrel it in either 250Savage or more likely, 257Roberts. I appreciate both nostalgia and tradition.

[@rmatteson3142]

.257 Roberts, either for the actual Roberts or the Roberts AI, for deer sized game, 115,117, 120 grain bulets will be spectacular. I have experience with all of them. Truthfully, I cannot tell a diference between the 115 to the 120. All of them drop game, dead in their tracks. My powder is 4350 and I load on the hot side. The .257 in my experience prefers to be handloaded hot for the best accuracy. Thats true for a straight .257 or the .257AI. Either way, that is a great cartridge and a great game killer. BTW Ive never hunted Antelope, just Deer. But ,Ive never seen a deer take more than a few steps after recieving one of these rounds. Almost every one went dead in their tracks. I don't hunt Varmits, so no advice for the lighter bullets.

[@rdsii64]

I know we are talking about a bolt action rifle, but my favorite AR15 doesn't have a truck axle for a barrel either. It has the same profile barrel that my issued M16 had. This rifle will stack bullets in a tight knot. My own experience tells me that this man is very knowledgeable about the things he speaks about.

[@woe2thet1m1d6]

"I'm gonna throw one more in there just for the heck of it!" Youre the man gunblue490! Nice shooting.

[@samhunt9380]

Love these classic rifles. I'm an old retired New Zealand Forest Service culler and know a few things about good rides. These days I use a 1970 Carl Gustaf .270 in the field. Prior to that I wore out an early 60's Sako Finnbear .270. They both look very similar to what you have there. Thanks for sharing our love of these beauties.

[@RoadRunner27]

You're a legend. There are not enough men like you these days mate.

[@omaolalaidh1289]

Been deer hunting with a Remington model 722 in 257 roberts and a 4x Bushnell sportview that my grandpa bought new in the early 50's....never lost a deer and have even taken a few elk with it....Best setup I could ever imagine for a new Hunter

[@arthurlemaster245]

Same here. My folks gave me my 722 in 257 when I was 13 years old; still my favorite with custom stock, trigger, hinged floor plate, and 2x7 Leupold. She likes heavy bullets best.

[@nmelkhunter1]

The Model 70 Featherweight is certainly a classy rifle. The 257 Bob is certainly a gentlemen’s cartridge. I have the same rifle in 280 Remington and simply love it. It shoots very well despite being “handicapped” with a light barrel!

[@solomonjrvoisey7630]

Late 80's my father(that recently passed) had once owned a what I consider beautiful Rugar 257Roberts.Went through what he had including all his complete bullets maker,powders,some assorted caliber bullets. I will take some time to make 257Roberts back to shooting

[@Jeff_Seely]

I am sorry for your loss. May God rest his soul.

[@slappopotamus1001]

Last year, on Black Friday, i purchased a brand new Ruger M77 Hawkeye chambered in .270 Win. I mounted a Nikon 3-9x40 and shot it at 10, 25, 100 and 200 yards. I only shot 15 rounds total, including the final 3 shot, 2" group at 200 yards. This was with Federal Fusion 130gr. I only had a rest at the fore end, I'm sure with a properly rested rifle it would shoot much tighter. That's an "off the rack" hunting rifle, with scope and rings for less than $1000 and factory ammo, not a $3-5000 sniper rifle with custom handloads. Can't wait to drop some deer with it.

[@graynotescartridgebox]

I think it’s generally expected that a modern bolt-action should shoot MOA. May as well say the sky is blue.

[@mjsmith1223]

That's a beautiful rifle. It's rare to see something come with nice wood like that anymore.

[@garyedwards278]

Winchester is still making them and they are wonderful.

[@Joe-lk6oc]

I love this video, I love Winchester 70 FWT rifles, I love the 257 Roberts, I love old guys with knowledge! Great job sir.

[@firestorm8471]

I have Sako,, Valmet,,, Remington,, Winchester,, SIG ,,HK and various other name brand rifles..But my Deer rifle is a single shot Harrington and Richardson in 30-30 Winchester. With My handloads, I can shoot a five round clover leaf at 100 yards.. It is called the "Handy Rifle " for a reason and I have been hunting with it for thirty five years.. I really have no idea how many deer I have taken with it. The real kicker is the scope.. I set that scope when I first got the rifle. And to this day I have never had to re zero it. One inch high at 100 yards is where it hits to this day.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Just WOW! Great shooting! Good info on the light-weight ‘hot’ barrel ‘use’...I never knew. Awesome shooting Sir👍(funny too 🤣👌) Beautiful Rifle, beautiful accuracy but I know it’s also the marksman behind the weapon✌️

[@GWMJRSmith]

Sir, I appreciate that you take time out of your life to teach people the reality of things.

[@rickmansberger4136]

Dear Gunblue Sir, I had some time post surgery to ice down my back so I pulled up this video because I know you are a big fan of the "Bob" I did not realize that this video was so much more than just shooting the .257 Roberts. Sir, I was hanging on your every word as you introduced so many different aspects from scopes to cleaning, cooper, gun noise, not the report, and sling and trigger management and much more in this full featured video I only have a couple of guns with scopes on them and I really don't shoot them because I prefer the iron sights. But I will be watching your video on scopes next. Mr. Redmond like you was a Leupold man and he loved their product. Glad to know you and he are of like thinking. Thank you as always for sharing your wealth of knowledge and improving your students understanding of all things firearms. The topic stress resistance was interesting too. I would like to hear more about that. Such a great video and I love when you throw fact in the face of marketing. I especially loved your range footage with your hat on reversed. Best to you and your family Sir, God Bless and God Bless Benny. Be safe Rick Mansberger GunblueU Student for Life Redmond Sports Group East Lansing, Michigan

[@GunBlue490]

Thank you Rick. God Bless and stay well. Hope you recover soon.

[@MikeDuren-z2c]

Thank you for this. I ran across this 6 year old video and it was exactly what I needed to see and hear. I’m about to start a rifle build and I’ve been at a toss up. I want a lightweight sporter barrel but I was afraid of lack of accuracy. Also I’ve narrowed my chambering down to either 7x57 Mauser or 257 Roberts. Your video has answered both questions and I appreciate you sir.

[@MrBarramundi]

Sir, I hunt pigs in Australia with a 303/25 which is right in between the 250 savage and your .257 Roberts. This is my choice of calibre because it just works. No fuss, minimal recoil and stops them dead. Thanks for the content.

[@sammylacks4937]

I grew up reading Outdoor Life, Field and Stream , and Sports Afield. Jack O'Conner, Jim Carmichael , Dave Petzel taught me so much. The Quarter Bob was a favorite of theirs and has always been special to me. I believe it was more popular with the western hunters more. I hope it stays with us. Good shooting. Thanks so much for all your help. I remember reading about a father and son that took a hunting trip to Idaho. The father being an acquaintance of Mr Jack was not surprised when he got an invite for he and his son to come visit. Jack lead the son thru his gun collection row after row of polished walnut and blued steel. Afterwards he asked the young man what he thought, the young fellow said , you don t fish much do ya?. The father said it was the only time he saw Jack O Connor at a lose for words.

[@adamwiech4874]

Same here ,now I own many .270's and .257's because of jack o' conner

[@ethanabrams6250]

😂 sounds like my youngest of 4 boys who loves fishing more then hunting!

[@jate2014]

Dispelling the myths. I appreciate your channel. You're doing the shooting world a great service. And putting potterfield out of business.

[@zayacz123]

I love this video. I’ve probably watched it 10 times. I hope you’re doing well in our current crisis. Stay well and God bless!

[@logananaya]

@Rayden Gerardo fuck off, get off his youtube channel with your scammy bullshit

[@logananaya]

@Eugene Nathanael oh yeah eugene, your name is ass just like you fucking scammer

[@tjanders]

The format used in this video is outstanding. In fact the best Ive ever seen. Your vid is entertaining, shows all shots in sequence. Thanks for the effort!

[@denisleblanc4506]

Mighty fine shooting there. I have never been able to shoot as well with my Sako. I bought it in the 80's because it just fit me so well with the iron sights mounting to my eye perfectly. I adjusted the trigger pull to a little under 4 lbs and mounted the same scope with low rings so the crosshair mounts to my eye perfectly too. It shoots better than I can. The barrel isn't free floated and has a pressure point near the fore end. After a decade of very hard use in harsh conditions, the stock warped and the pressure point got very stiff. Probably more than turn in the front screw. I brought it to a gunsmith who pillar bedded it, reduced the pressure point to maybe a quarter turn and it shoots very well. It's in 7mm08 . I did win one sported class competition in 92 with it against some fine shooters shooting two 10 shot strings. Even though the barrel wasn't free floated it still shot very well. I've stopped reloading for it since I've found that quite a few factory loads will group under an inch at 100 and that's all I need. The barrel is a little heavier than yours but then my action is a little lighter since Sako used to size their medium action with smaller bolts. It has served me well for many years. I've been trying to convince my firearms students for many years to go for 2-7 scopes maximum for years but I"m afraid with little success. Its nice to see we are like minded in hunting rifle. Please continue the fine work.

[@RogerSnell]

That's a beautiful rifle. You inspired me to buy a 257 Roberts and I don't regret it for a second since I'm starting to load my own. I found a Ruger 77 MK 2 chambered for it and it's nearly as perfect as you could hope to find. It's almost as pretty as your Winchester, which may be the next one I look for. Thanks for sharing all your wisdom.

[@rg3412]

Absolutely the best gun channel out there. At the end of the day, keep things simple, separate hype from fundamental truth and constantly work out your marksmanship skills.

[@Gideom007]

R G USOG is another good, smaller channel

[@lylesmith6304]

Lots in accurate knowledge that you have and very truthful and practical. Makes total sense and I am going to apply your teaching in my shooting. I am sure that I will much improve. Thank you for your wisdom, experience and truth !

[@redoctober2171]

You act like a kid in a candy store my friend , you still have it......!lets all agree that IT takes more than jus a straight shooting gun to print like you have today.!!!! Keep up the good work & have a nice day.

[@easttexan2933]

Of all the so-called marksmen on KZbin, I would have to say your results are the best I've seen. Amazing shooting skill and what a great rifle/scope combo.

[@mornefourie5509]

I am so grateful that there are people like you sir, what an inspiration, teacher and a wealth of knowledge you share with us, please please keep it up ! God Bless

[@PC-uh6hk]

I own that same rifle/scope combination and love reloading for 257 Roberts. Mine was made in New Haven, Connecticut.

[@aberhan]

As a hunter, trapper, game guide and outfitter I completely agree with your synopsis. Almost any rifle is capable of shooting better than the person holding it. Actually I cannot disagree with any of the points you raised.

[@sulucas67]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I have been handloading shotgun and rifle ammunition, shooting and hunting with a wide assortment of firearms for more than 50 years. I don't pretend to be an authority as it is a certain path to getting humbled; but, I am experienced and knowledgeable. Learning never gets tired, it keeps us young. Thanks for the education GunBlue, you have enhanced my enjoyment of this lifelong pursuit. Your comments regarding the host of armchair experts bring to mind something my father often said, "Some guys do their best work in the bar and not in the field." We can be as smart as the next guy and perhaps smarter than most but there is no substitute for experience. Well, my experience taught me a few things. Some of the old-timers in the cartridge world began to make sense to me. The 30-30 fits the rifle scabbard on my horse and the bush is pretty thick in my retirement area. I loved hunting deer in the prairies with a 25-06 or a .270 but the .257 Roberts became my go-to rifle. I was often in the field with a 280 or a 30-06 but the 7 X57 Mauser assumed those duties. I sold my 303 Jungle Carbine in my High School days and put the money to a Winchester Model 70 in 300 Winchester Magnum. Dad and I purchased the rifle from a pawn shop on 4th Ave in Anchorage, Alaska. It is not as old a caliber as the others mentioned but it is a treasured rifle with lots of history. I round out the battery with an oldtimer from 1912, the 375 H & H Magnum. I have only shot one game animal with the 375 and don't expect to ever use it in the field again. Those big 250 and 300 gr Sierras seem to find the mark so consistently downrange it is like magic to me. I just can't part with her. Thank you Again Regards, Jim L

[@arcticcowboy8659]

My dad just gave me an old win70 featherweight in .243 that his father gave him when he was young. Of all my custom and high speed rigs that rifle is my pride and joy!

[@ronniehallmark1278]

Groups like that just make the day better. Good shooting blue!

[@garyedwards278]

I love your brutal honesty, and yes the 257rob has always been a wonderful cartridge and needs to be brought back as a option by all of the major gun manufacturer's.

[@juliojames5986]

I had a .280 mod 70 Featherweight. Yes I wish I had properly tested it, and still had it. Thanks

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

I have the .280 model 70 Featherweight.. I love it !

[@leonardjanda6181]

You and the Tennessee gentleman are my top 5 and enjoy 😊

[@davidwelch2438]

It's a fine rifle & anyone should be so lucky to have one. Old school rifles are my favourite.

[@Kman31ca]

My Tikka will shoot like that for 3 sometimes 2 rounds. It’s a 270 Wsm. And that’s with factory fed fusion, or fed blue box. But as soon as that barrel heats up it starts walking. Which when I sighted it in the first time at 35 c was 2 shots, cool it down. And yes I re sighted it in in cooler weather congruent with hunting season weather in Canada. That time, I just sighted it in in the field near were I hunt. That was after about a 100 rounds through it. Set up a box with snow to keep her still, with a target taped on. 3 shots from prone I thought my scope was busted. All 3 shots went through the same hole... I thought the second and 3rd rounds were missing the target. Till I got up close. Made me smile, and that was with 150g fed fusion. Cheap ammo that performs great on game. No hand loading needed. Lol For me it comes down to shooting fundamentals. I had a good teacher who taught me to shoot from the time I was 12 on the ranch, shooting gophers by the 100s and coyotes. I can tell instantly when I make a bad shot, and it’s usually because I was rushing, or not paying attention to the fundamentals. Love your channel, we need more common sense in a world that’s getting crazier by the day. Wish me luck, I got a tag for a Mulie buck next month. And we have seen some absolute monsters up here in Alberta. Hopefully I can get myself a 190 plus. They’re up here, just hard to hunt. They don’t live to be that big being dumb. Cheers.

[@garyedwards278]

I love your brutal honesty. Keep up the good work and God Bless.

[@dwaynejohnson776]

My #1 channel. Please don't ever stop

[@mdub1955]

I thoroughly enjoy your well-founded straight talk on the subject of firearms and related topics. Great work...

[@tjanders]

I appreciate your point of view. demeanor and willingness to expose the myriad of myths about firearms. Keep it up!

[@christopherwebb650]

Great shooting! Watching and learning!

[@capdek503]

Love your Model 70 featherweight! In fact, it was this video and the video you did on the 7mm-08 Remington cartridge that inspired me to purchase my own Model 70 about 6 months ago - a Winchester Model 70 Supergrade in 7mm-08 Remington. This is my very first bolt action rifle. It joins a collection of Winchester Model 1892 lever actions - two rifles in 38-40 and 44-40, and two carbines in the same two calibers - all from the early 1900s. A truly superb new addition to the collection!

[@dr.thunder2632]

I am pretty grateful that you take your time to pass on knowledge like this. Thank you sir.

[@Tribalius]

This is the best rifle video i have ever see on youtube.

[@pajeeper420]

The first rifle by grandfather purchased was a Model 70 in .257 Robert's. Believe that was late 40s or early 50s. I learned to shoot it in the early 90s and it is just a beautiful rifle.

[@jmccracken491]

Knowing your firearm and knowing what handload works best is a big asset. At the end of this video with your more or less fireside chat. I felt as though Mr Jack O'Conner had paid me a visit. Thanks for the education. My Dad would have really liked you also. And he was a Jack O'Conner fan also.

[@GunBlue490]

Thank you. Yes, my first suggestion for any hunter is to buy a gun that he can really become friends with, that he or she will take the time to practice with. That's one of the delights of easy shooting calibers like the 257 Roberts. Being able to place a shot with precision makes shooting and hunting truly enjoyable.

[@laughingdog185]

A breath of fresh air

[@robertwickey7194]

Thank you Sir. This was my first viewing of your posts and you are so very right on. I'm 65 and my first bolt was a win 70 in 30-06. I carried that gun in the Rockies to the plains of Zimbabwe. It was topped with a Zeiss fix 4. What a great cal the rob 257. A very over looked cartridge. I use the 7-08 now after open heart. I'd like to tell you what I see out there today and get your thoughts. I would go out west be in camp and someone would come in with a heavy mag with a stove pipe on top and go hunting first thing in the morning. Now I get the comp shooting but nobody hunts anymore. Fly in tag an animal and fly out same day. Hey I just wanted to say I enjoyed your post and thanks for letting me vent. God bless

[@easttexan2933]

GB490....you are one of the few shooters on YT that actually hit the bullseye when shooting groups. One of my big pet peeves is folks on here sighting in their rifles and call it good two inches either side and an inch low of the bullseye. I just want to scream lol ...What a fine shooting rifle that one is. And beautiful too. Love the mauser action. I may have mentioned this on other vid's of yours but I have a Swedish M96 6.5x55 customized that will group like that also. Just picked up before Nov an Interarms mark X in 7x57 that's an MOA grouper also. Love both calibers.

[@tman95270]

Most likely they don't have the scope leveled to the rifle and/or the ocular focus of the scope set to their eye, parallax incorrectly adjusted, and lastly there will always be human error. I'd bet an unleveled scope as the strongest influence most of time, since it can make precise adjustments moot when you're trying to reel in that last 2 moa group onto the bullseye. Just finished 'building' my first rifle (1916 Spanish Mauser 7x57); free floated boyds stock-rear pillar and glass bedding and a 2x7 scout scope. Just shot it for the first time today in the new set up and can say after sighting in that its a happy humbling experience to have a rifle shoot exactly where you're pointing more or less. Shows you how much of a crap shooter you are when the rifle shoots much better than the user is capable of (though most are already lol), feels good to be able to just focus on improving my technique instead of chasing turret adjustments. GunBlue definitely has all of variables of inaccuracy in the rifle squared away, leaving really only his excellent proficiency as a shooter as the main factor in the result.

[@easttexan2933]

@@tman95270 in my comment above I mentioned the accuracy of my customized M96 6.5 Swede. I had purchased it in military configuration in 2000 with the purpose of turning it into a fine custom hunting rifle. I had purchased two others before that did not shoot to my specs at 25yds. Back then these fine old mausers could be had for less than $300. As they say, 3rd time's the charm. At 25yds I had 3 shots touching with 2 basically in the same hole. So my accuracy spec was met. I knew I had a good barrel to work with. My gunsmith (Larry Lindstrom, Crosby, Tx) went to work on it. 4" off the barrel to bring it to 25" and get rid of the front sight (recrown), remove rear sight and polish out roughness, installed barrel sling swivel, drill and tap for scope bases, reconfigured bolt to Winchester Model 70 twin, installed Timney trigger, reblued barrel, receiver, floor plate, trigger guard, and fit the whole thing to a beautiful piece of walnut he made from a blank on his machine. This fine old rifle has served wonderfully for the last 20 years. Numerous deer and hogs. All one shot kills (drop in their tracks). Nosler AB 140gr and the Federal Power-Shok 140gr soft point (moly coated) shoot consistently under MOA at 100. Recently I finally found a nice 7x57 as mentioned above and took a 7pt on my son's ranch in Llano in Nov.

[@Cradletothegrave67]

It's way easier to see your groups in the white part of the target when testing for load data. If you aim at the center and adjust your scope to shoot around the bullseye, you can test multiple loads on the same target. When you find the loads that shoot the best, you simply adjust for that load. I've shot 15 groups on one target. Keep the center clean and find the best load, worry about hitting the bullseye when your done testing.

[@easttexan2933]

@@Cradletothegrave67 Makes sense to me !!

[@slimfire54]

Great info and very nice rifle.Thanks for the video.

[@clintleffingwell8129]

Thank you for sharing this, and your videos have helped me improve my shooting accuracy and rifle care. My two older brothers and I grew up with a Dad who was a gun collector, and the .257 Roberts had a very special place in our gun collection (not the least of which was a Remington 722, which was designated as my mother's deer rifle). He also had an FN 1953 in 257 Roberts. I have a personal affinity to the 7x57 (aka 7mm Mauser and 275 Rigby); which as you stated in the video, is the same case as the Bob. Both are very mild shooting and handy calibers. My 7x57's are all built on FN Mauser actions, and are sweet shooters in their own right.

[@Mike_S_Swift]

I have had 7x57 (Ruger 77) since 73’ but it lives as a full time 244 Rem with Heavy Shilen barrel since 92’. That’s when I picked up a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle in 7x57. Never had a .25 caliber rifle. The skinny 22” barrel on the Ruger would shoot under an inch with a straight 4x scope. Later ( when I was swapping the 6&7mm barrel) in a glass stock and CanJar Trigger in a stiff wind shot 1.75” @ 300 yards.with 4x12 scope. So yes skinny barrels can shoot. They just get hot faster and have more barrel vibration than a stiff heavy barrel but you know that. Just have to find the right barrel timing in your loads. You’re a shooter not only by your groups but the way you eject and feed your rounds. You remind me of me 😂 except I don’t have the New England accent. My best friends in the AF were from MA & NH. Happy Shooting

[@lukeraven1799]

My grandfather won a lot of shooting matches with the 257 regular barrel. Good gun

[@DreamConundrum]

I have this same model rifle from the same production run and the same model scope on it. They also had one in 7x57 then I wish I had purchased as well.

[@kennethchapman9564]

I have owned several .25 calibers, a Weatherby Mark V Ultra light in 25-06 and same rifle in .257 Weatherby magnum and both shot very well, my favorite however the .257 Weatherby magnum.

[@aaronsmith1949]

So nice to see a m70 featherweight on KZbin! Love them i have a pair myself. One of the best rifles ever!

[@baitcandy]

Ahhhhhh.........now thats an hour packed full of wisdom right there!! I love all kinds of guns but what I am learning as I get older is that I gain the most satisfaction out of having a firearm in my gun cabinet that is suited for a specific purpose. I try and spend a good bit of time at the range and after seeing a lot of people having accuracy issues, most of the time it boils down to faulty scope or base mounting procedures. If you run out of topics, I think a lot of people could benefit from a video of some of the details involved in reliably installing optics on their firearms.I could purchase many a nice rifle at a dirt cheap price all because of a loose screw or two on rings and bases!! Thanks for your videos. They are a breath of fresh air in a world filled with mis information and marketing BS

[@GunBlue490]

Actually, I did such a video. Look about 2 or 3 years back.

[@MrRicholive]

always a learning experience …...great vid Mr. GunBlue thank you sir....

[@drews4685]

Very nice rifle and great shooting. Thanks for the great videos👍

[@brianreif7305]

Ive been looking for a rifle to get into hunting and learned a lot from this video. Went to my local shop with my heart set on a 257 Roberts but the only one in stock was a Kimber just under $1000. After much consideration I ended up with a Ruger American in .308 due mostly to cost, and that being what was available at my local shop. I have a surplus of .308, as that is the caliber we use in the precision rifles at work and when we change lots we are given the remainder of the previous lot to keep and use for training. The rifle seems acceptable and I would consider the accuracy acceptable for deer. I hope you and your family are well and thanks as always for all the free information!

[@donaldadrian1259]

Love watching you sir. Your a true Gem Yourself.

[@kevingipe8242]

My grandpa hunted elk a couple times with his Remington pump action 257 roberts, a little smaller than I would have picked but he got his elk, I have his old reloading dies now and his load recipe is one of the most accurate ones I’ve ever tried in any rifle, truly a lovely rifle and a pleasant, easy to shoot chambering

[@GunBlue490]

The Roberts is a very accurate cartridge and can shoot many bullet weights and powders with outstanding results. With a 120 grain Barnes bullet, Jack O'Connor testified that it can very nicely take bull elk.

[@HypocriticYT]

Always wanted a Model 70 since I was young, I have two now.

[@homeinthewoods957]

Your amazing man and teacher. I have learned so much from you that I can’t even begin to thank you for. I am new to fire arms and to shooting, you have saved me from wasting a lot of money in making beginners mistakes. I don’t do anything now without checking to see your views on the matter first. I’m learning from your experience. There are Vary few people on KZbin that I now listen too. Thanks for all you do.

[@johnnash5118]

My first rifle was purchased in 1983, when I was a young MP PFC through the Patch Barracks Rod & Gun Club store in Vaihingen, FRG. It was a tang safety Ruger M77 in .308; it still has the glass like polished bluing that isn't common anymore (Ruger's cast action savings advantage over forged was high polished barrels, and controlled feed actions.) I topped it off with a 2-7x Duplex reticle Leopold Veri X-2 that's still on it. After 35 years though, I was compelled to rebarrel and chose the 260 AI, this classic is still my go to deer hunting rifle.

[@nimst3]

That's some fine shooting, young man. Nothing like a nice, relaxing day on the range with a .257 Roberts. This makes me want to take my Ruger No. 1, also chambered in .257, out for a day.

[@zayacz123]

Guns are scarce so my wife thought we should start looking for my Christmas present now. It’s a Winchester Featherweight in 243, which, coincidentally, was introduced the same year I was born. You’re a good influence. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Robert-xk5pm]

The insight and wisdom that you share is refreshing. Info that has been forgotten or buried. Look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for your efforts.

[@lavida57]

Love rewatching your educational videos. God bless

[@Guitarooster52]

Damned fine shooting and a beautiful rifle.

[@ironwoodoutdoorsman1950]

This video contains so much valuable information. Excellent source of truth right here. Thanks for the time and work put into this channel. Cheers!

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

You have a wealth of gun knowledge , it is very enjoyable to listen and discover what you have learned....👍