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257 Roberts and Nosler E-Tip
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Hi folks,

Anyone got any pointers on reloading the 257 Roberts with a the 100gr Nosler E-Tip?

Thinking possibly with Ramshot hunter but all help gratefully received.

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Are you hunting in a jurisdiction where lead bullets are prohibited? There are a number of disadvantages to monometal bullets that makes them less desirable if conventional bullets can otherwise be used.
 
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Are you hunting in a jurisdiction where lead bullets are prohibited? There are a number of disadvantages to monometal bullets that makes them less desirable if conventional bullets can otherwise be used.


Hi Stonecreek,

You make a very good point. Where I am it is not yet mandatory but it looks a real possibility. Also we can sell our venison through game dealers and they are showing a preference for non-lead bullets driven by the restaurants and hotels they sell to.

So my answer is, I'm trying to be a bit ahead of the curve.

I do like my lead bullets. Particularly partial to the Sierra 117gr Gameking Soft Point Boat Tail myself though had good luck with 120gr Partitions and Speer SPBTs as well.

Scrummy
 
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The bullet you use does not have to be special for ordinary deer.
My 25-06 was tested with H4831 and IMR4350 many years ago. I found best accuracy with the Sierra 100 grn flat base bullet.
I use a medium load of IMR4350 that I found in 3 manuals plus the NRA. It is a mild load so the cases last a long time.

The Sierra bullet is pretty tough and always gives complete penetration on side shots.
I load my ammo with the bullet seated about .020 off the lands.
Your rifle will use a few grains less and will still deliver 95% of the velocity I get.
Both shoot flatter than a 100 grn bullet in a factory load for a 100 grn 243.
 
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