257 WBY MAG - First Shots and Sighting In [Weatherby Model 307 Range XP]

[@brandon7079]

Would love to see a 257 vs 25-06 clay and milk jug. Sorry I am a fan of the 1/4 bore

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Good idea

[@anthonystratton689]

I’d love to see that comparison myself……

[@LoggyBayou]

Would love to see 100 TTSX on jugs.

[@justinfletcher7630]

Yea I like .24s and .25s even my levers is 25-35

[@kevinkp7779]

So would I. Great job as always WHOTEEWHO.

[@randlerichardson5826]

I can’t make it tonight brother I’m feeling really bad I started them treatments yesterday born and I’m feeling a little sick to my stomach. Be safe and good luck Saturday morning GOD BLESS

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Hope you feel better!

[@frankrodriguez9697]

Make it hot, I have a 300weatherby and it rocks. I heard the 257 was Roy's favorite.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

💪💪💥💥💥

[@ericjm2016]

I own a weatherby vanguard in 257 and took a deer with it. One of best i have

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Awesome

[@charlier3647]

Looking forward to this. I’m a 30-30 man, own 2 of them but I love the Weatherbys!!! I want a 257

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love the 257!!!

[@TrailThug]

257Wby is Awesome! My fav. To get and feel the power remove the can....You will be a believer!

[@michaels3288]

I remember talking about this caliber with you a couple years ago. Roy's favorite cartridge. Congrats man.

[@lynnx4115]

I started my .257 adventure with a .257 Roberts, it worked ok. Swapped to .257 Weatherby Mag. ….. outstanding results with 120gr Nosler Partition ! Some say expensive ammo….. still cheaper than an arrow with broadhead !!!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Awesome. Good point

[@tjgrossman]

When I got mine, all I could find here were 2 boxes of the 100g TTSX’s, the previous owner had a partial box of those 110g ELD-X’s, he couldn’t get it to shoot 3 shot groups, same as yours, 2 touching and another outside the group. With my 110g Accubond load, ragged hole groups were the norm. Love the 257 Bee.

[@thomashaley7657]

I had to do some maintenance on one of our loaders last night. Believe it or not, it was running .257 Robert's. Keep your eyes open guys, there will be some on the shelf somewhere soon.

[@dewaynetidwell8895]

Always wanted one and end up buying a mill & lathe and it as one of the first raffles are built. It started off as a 28 inch blank machine down put it on the savage action and handloads with Nosler ballistic tips, 100gr r shoot over 2800 for a second crazy

[@merlinnorris817]

Have a couple of friends that shoot 257 Weatherby mag love the round kills deer like a death ray and both of their guns are extremely accurate round 1/2 inch groups

[@BigBlue1026]

Beautiful rifle! Many is the time I've given the .257 Weatherby consideration. The only thing that holds me back are the ammo prices and for a long time that ammo was hard to find at any price. I just looked and ammo prices go from $80-$117 a box. You could easily spend $400 just trying to find what ammo the rifle likes and still have more expense to stock up on it's favorite. Real world pricing on the rifle is about $1150, which isn't bad considering how nice that rifle is. It is available in more common calibers that would cost a lot less to shoot.

[@davidarthur7106]

Wonderful caliber one of my favorites, I had a Weatherby Vanguard 257,killed several deer but the drawback for me was the shortage of the ammo and when found was price so I ended up trading mine,wish I would kept It😢😢

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

That is a really good looking rifle man that thing is fantastic I really want one Hootie I want one oh man you know what I would also like to have a pair of sunglasses just like yours

[@kareldebures7006]

Do it to it!🤘

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Heyo

[@PoppaWheelies]

I’ve already watched the factory ammo comparison . I recently inherited a Ruger m77 25-06, that was rechambered to .257 Weatherby in 1991. I harvested my first whitetail as a kid with this rifle . I’m glad to have the memories with my grandfather , and have the rifle back in my hands .

[@PoppaWheelies]

I even have the hand written receipt from the gunsmith and the load he used .

[@gordonwalker7494]

My 257 and 25-06 love 110 gr and up the favorite for mine is 117 gr hornady sst and interlock. Definitely should do some video with the 257 and 25-06 with the same gr bullets I absolutely love the 1/4 bore Definitely some of my favorite

[@1fast10r]

I have 5 weatherbys and my 257 is my favorite

[@KeystoneTexan]

My .257 Weatherby Meat Eater addition in left hand really likes those 100gr interlocks. Usually. 1in groups but when I install the brake it shoots well under an inch.

[@jefferywilliams7687]

Awesome cartridge. Now own 3. Got to love you kids. I like a 115 Nosler pushed by RL 26 = 3,475. Also like the 100 grain Swift Scirocco II at 3,575. Zeroed at 300 yards it only falls 19.5” at 500 yards. This was Roy Weatherby’s favorite cartridge.

[@Yelladog78]

That's a slick looking rifle & obviously killer cartridge choice

[@Hunter_300winMag]

This video is going to cause me to make bad decisions... i can feel it. Been waiting for this video for weeks! Ive gotta get one so bad. At this point its a need... not a want

[@WHOTEEWHO]

😆😆😆 I love it!!!

[@anthonyjancek2774]

As of 12/16/23 midway USA has 8 257 loadings in stock and I believe 4 of those are WB

[@donbenson5292]

Thanks for the video. I have had a set of dies on my shelf for years. I was going to set it up to shoot pasture poodles the next mile over in the bean fields with it. LOL

[@Dmowery5036]

My dad bought a custom built one off a Ruger m77. Had it for several years and I think he’s shot it about 4-5 times. Lol. The guy he bought it off of took a mule deer at 997 yards with it.... or so he told us.

[@darreldwalton8763]

The old Hornady 120 gr HP was made especially for the Weatherby and 25-06. I use em in the Roberts where they shoot incredibly well and hold together and penetrate. When I was stationed in Montana and Wyoming, newbies would get glassy eyed talking about the Weatherby. No one ever mentioned meat loss. Ever, unless it was pointed out. You will be honest about that part, won't You? Take er easy, have fun, good luck!

[@donaldwagner6012]

Nice looking setup. Weatherby always top quality.

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Hi WTH. I have been looking forward to this video for some time now and i go and miss it. I am in London doing the tourist thing with Mrs 25-06. I will watch it when i get back home. The Hotel Wi-Fi is terrible.

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Loving everything about the Weatherby except the fugly spiral fluted barrel! 😱

[@fedup3582]

I was very pleased with the nosler 110 accubond in my 257 weatherby for deer. It exhibited impressive shock effect with surprisingly minimal meat damage.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Good to know

[@utubewatcher3852]

My father had a friend that had a 257 Robert's with a 24 power scoop at 500 yards her could hit same hole 5 shots grops in the 1970's

[@chub4141]

Jim you need to do some videos that no one has done I'm talking about after a animals down a few shots or how to gut it and prep the meat.for good eating it's became a lost art because I think most of these u.tube guys don't know how to even gut a deer because they hunt guided hunts where guides do all the work but I'm sure guys that watch that do their own game could share some good tips

[@billhatcher2984]

I have been reloading 25 cal not the wby mag but 257 rob. And 25-06 and the 25 WSSM and they all shoot the 115gr. Ballistic tip under a inch the Roberts shoots it under a half inch when I did my part it had a 8and a half inch twist I ordered it in a 9 inch twist it came a little bit faster but it shot great

[@bryanmassey6201]

Would love to see you do some reviews on Zero Tech and Arken Scopes. Love your 257 Weatherby Magnum group reviews. Excellent content Mr. Stoneboat.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I probably have 100 videos on zerotech and arken scopes :)

[@texas_hill_country_outdoor9532]

Can't wait to see more vids on your 257

[@timhoban4541]

Save that brass! At Weatherby ammo prices, you're going to want to start handloading. 😂 BTW I own a Vanguard in 30-06 with a Zeiss scope. It's my baby. ❤

[@randlerichardson5826]

It would group better than that. Great video WTW GOD BLESS you and your family Amen 🙏

[@charlesmorgan1879]

Thats a sweet looking good shooting game getter !

[@Dwayne7834]

Good shooting . 257 good caliber. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching Dwayne

[@jameswilson5562]

Great video I have a 257 weatherby I had to season my barrel might try that tight it up even more

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Good point

[@Rickkari7]

A man of many calibers

[@AllConsumingJAWS]

Thank you for your hard work, my friend.

[@AllConsumingJAWS]

It's looking good ‼️ 👍 🦌

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rushshooting67913]

I live my 257 weatherby. With my hand loads I can shoot a 80 gr barnes ttsx at 3900fps. 100 gr Speer at 3800 and the 110 eldx bullets at 3450-3500fps. Reloader 22 and 25 are magic in that cartridge. I’ve tried every powder known to man but nothing is as good as those

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Shewee

[@steveblack5952]

Whats your charge of r25 and coal.

[@derekedgley5074]

Excellent test video extolling the virtues of the 257 Weatherby Magnum. I’ve got a custom build on a Borden action with the bumps with 27” Kreiger barrel and it shoots lights out. It’s really a very undersung calibre in the U.K.,being a very potent flat shooting and light recoiling calibre. I also have a Shilen similar build in 264 Win Mag and it’s even more potent with fabulous accuracy which easily eclipses on energy my Tikka VM in 6.5PRC. I athink your groups might have been even tighter we’re you to tie down your led sled which is same as mine, as although the rifle is essentially being held the same your rest unlike mine is able to move around as I’ve put corner stops to abut the feet against much as would ideally load up the feet of a bipod. Hope we get to see the test of your other ammo soon also maybe some handloads

[@garypollard9770]

Am looking forward to getting this 307 Weatherby rifle! There is none around where I live at the moment. It won’t be long tho!

[@orr89rocz]

Love this cartridge and weatherby, always wanted one but built a 257 roberts since i had brass. Get a magnetospeed riflekuhl barrel cooler fan. It does seem to help on my thin barrel stuff

[@wildboar9929]

Can’t wait for this. My local gun shop has a used one on the shelf. I’m debating on buying it. I love the 1/4 bores.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@williamgoldston5803]

Get it, you will love it.

[@chuckkulick8635]

Check that bore good some guys shoot out barrel real quick heard 300rds and it's could be gator skin

[@stevesheller9223]

I got an original Mark V in .257 Weatherby Mag a few years back. I’ve shot nothing but Weatherby 100gr. Nosier partitions out of it , and, if I do my part, I can get consistent .45 groups off a bench at 100 yards. I love the 25 calibers. I think I have 7 25-20’s in different configurations now. I absolutely love plinking with those. Love yer vids, keep ‘em comin’. Steve

[@chadyoak1633]

My local gun shop has a couple boxes of 257 weatherby mag ammo in stock right now. If you were in WV I’d pick it up for ya

[@m444ss]

257 WBY MAG? Oh yeah!

[@carlwilliams6300]

Great video buddy can’t wait to see the groups using different bullets I’m a big fan of the 257 Weatherby mag

[@peoplemeater]

I love mine in weatherby first lite.

[@fotispapadopoulos6933]

Love the 257 Bee!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Me too

[@kevincollett1537]

Whoaaa, that wheatherby ammo is not cheap!

[@u-tubeauditor321]

If you get into reloading , I have had great results on white tails with the 90 gr.

[@chuckkulick8635]

I have the Remington 700 in .257 what a great shooter with 68g rel22 and 100g barnestxs or nobler part anybody try rel 23 or rel 26 yet they might be better in cold weather especially rel 23

[@wheelchairhillbilly]

Love my 257 ultra lightweight. Pretty much exclusively handloaded for it with 110 accubonds. Here where I live a person can shoot quite a few animals, and I'm guessing between me and others it's killed at least 50 big game animals. Mostly deer and antelope, but at least a couple bears and 3 elk off the top of my head. Everything has died very quickly and a very large percentage between 350 and 400 yards. No worries about holdovers needed sighted an inch high and can always hold on hair at those ranges. I think Weatherby has a pretty good selection of ammo on their website for most calibers currently. Been looking forward to the videos on this one, and excited to see more.

[@rustbucket9318]

I run 180 gr TTSX in my 300 wby mag, either in reloads or in the select plus gold box. The most accurate bullets I've found for my mark V. Almost cheaper to just buy the factory ammo nowadays. 257 is next on my list of Weatherby buys, I've used them but never owned one myself, it is an ultra destructive round when used on whitetail. I like the new 307, I may make that the next one.

[@merlinnorris817]

Enjoyed the video as always love the 25 caliber rounds

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching

[@babarama283]

I have a Sako AV in .300 Weatherby and is not very fun to shoot lol!

[@michaelwhisman345]

Shew I’m jealous would love to get my hands on a 257 but it’s always been just out of reach

[@tacman2893]

Love the 257 bee! From mice to moose cartridge…

[@mamor7285]

I love your videos I have learned a lot I have been shooting for about 40 years I like that you use different ammo Love that 307 I am just stuck on the 300 win mag that amo is out of my price range but its great

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Three hundred windmag is great too

[@Lixmathing]

Sweet looking rifle. I would love to get a 307 in 7mm PRC

[@robertoaragon1506]

Nice rig

[@bryanhammond7783]

I think that 110gr eldx bullet will be the one that groups the best. Everything I have shot with that ELDX bullet has been a tack driver down to .43 inch groups.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Stay tuned!

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Nice looking new slinger there WTW!! I think this one's got "deers" written all over it!! Woohoo🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🦌🦌🦌

[@ronlashmet5711]

You need to glass bed that action should pull those groups even smaller.

[@mogulrider]

Thanks Whootee. Nice rig. My issue is there really isn't much difference than a 243 for hunting. 243 Ammo in my area is 25% of the cost. 257W Ammo here is $100 bucks a box. Sheeesh.

[@stevewalker4638]

Nice looking ring.

[@willbyrd3445]

You can make 257 from 7mm rem mag brass or 264 wm

[@robertpagel8951]

Father in law sold his 257 WM. Said it was his most accurate rifle but he was tired of paying 80 bucks for a box of ammo. That was 10 yrs ago

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome fast stuff! 😊

[@Guitarsgunsandghosts]

Nice. Love weatherby

[@Rembettis]

Looks like groups improve as you go along. Some barrels take a few shots to start shooting straight. My .243 did the same in the beginning, with frustrating cold bore shoots spoiling the groups. After some shooting, the cold bore shots are much less, and the groups are better. Just a thought.

[@justinfletcher7630]

.257 mag I think be my next white tail rifle. The only thing I dontblike is that beyond custom rifles I don't believe you can find weatherby chambered in any other rifle. I'd love to see it out of a Tikka.. if I didn't go with the .257 the other option I would go with would be 25-06 Just for options

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

Dont doubt on the lead tips, theyre great for those long range shots that your going to be taking, with great expansion. But those ttsx’s ❤

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Sweet! Nice shooting!

[@l.a.3887]

Good group's very nice rifle

[@garyshrum2076]

Awesome rifle. Find the load it likes and it will do better. But, hell froze over, you didn’t trace your penny on the target.

[@DonaldRussell-g9t]

I've got a 25-06 i would love to have a 257.

[@chrislang5659]

Nice groups for a defective rifle! 😮 Twist goes on the inside of the barrel!😂

[@ronladuke7235]

You should have checked the velocity while sighting in?

[@johnrigby6924]

I'd have shot a 4th round to see if the barrel favors a little heat.

[@Off-target-xy6bx]

I’ve used a 25-06 for years. Had a little trouble early on with bullets not expanding changed bullets and have had good success since. Fast flat whitetail catcher for for sure. Looking at Weatherby ammo makes my wallet hurt. 🤷🏽‍♂️. Very nice rig you won’t be disappointed.

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Hi. If you are looking for a bullet that expands well, may i suggest the Sierra 100 grain GameKing or the 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip.

[@adarshasokansindhya]

Do a clay block test with .223 & .257 💥💥💥

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Good idea

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

250 savage "250-3000's" parent case of 300 sav, then 308 and all the off spring.

[@MrMagoo321]

Great video brother

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Much appreciated

[@venskus2009]

When is the 30-378 comin in baby

[@mckinleygoetz9855]

Awesome video

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ТимофейМихайлович-н5х]

Weatherby rifles are so cool now that i started looking into them ... What i thought was especially impressive was a video I saw on KZbin of a 30-378 wby mag pushing a 130 gr ttsx .308 bullet at over 4100 fps, which is disgustingly terrifying performance...

[@ТимофейМихайлович-н5х]

I can link that video I found in the comments if you wish

[@packerjh2]

Link it

[@ТимофейМихайлович-н5х]

@@packerjh2 I did, but I believe KZbin apparently deletes or hides all comments with a link to another video... But I can state the name of the uploader, and it is his most popular video

[@ТимофейМихайлович-н5х]

@@packerjh2 Julius I fortuna

[@dmg4415]

Thought that the ZT box was for a Zero Tolerance folding knife of epic proportions!

[@thomasmerrick8948]

Have A question, this rifle looks terrific, but don't care for "TWISTED" barrel. If that is how this type barrel referred too. IT seems to be harder to clean than a all round barrel ? What is advantage of this shape on rifle barrel ? Love your videos and the vehicles you do your testing with in videos. Collection of your arms shows good choices.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Advantages are faster cooling and weight savings. Called a fluted barrel

[@jdmbraceyourself695]

Nice rifle Adam

[@HeavyMetalGuns]

Awesome !!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

💪💪💥💥💥

[@TomL3grandsons]

I’d like to have your rifle in a 280 AI. Nice rifle you have there.

[@matthewgrice6902]

Looks nice. Would like to see a comparison of .257 weatherby mag vs. .257 roberts. But with real ammunition for the roberts. Not the underpowered junk the industry has put out for years because one manufacturer put out a sub standard rifle.

[@johnlayne-sr9mw]

Beautiful big bang looks really sweet you got her all dressed up for a night on the town dude

[@scubasteve3032]

Sweet rifle!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Hey brother sorry I missed the chat I’m not feeling the best tonight

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Get better soon