Re: Anybody Chronograph .257 Wby 100 grs Factory Load?
The hornady version (wby factory ammo) clocked 3610 fps out of my accumark. I used RL22 to duplicate same. IMR 7828 does it too!
10 August 2004, 11:25
300winnieHaven't tried the 100 grain load, but I have no problem matching the 115 grain load with IMR 7828

11 August 2004, 02:03
R FlowersThe other guys are right, that factory 100 grain ammo for the .257 Weatherby Mag is FAST!
My chronograph shows just about the claimed 3600 fps from a 26 inch Weatherby rifle.
However, I was one of the guys who posted that with H 4831 or Reloder 22 either one, I just could not safely get to 3600 fps with my reloads.
Getting over 3500 fps was not a problem but as I approached the 3600 fps level the pressure signs became apparent. Hey, 3500 fps will kill anything I point it at!
R F
10 August 2004, 12:57
jorge26" barrel and Norma MRP which is identical to RL-22. With MRP and 100gr Hornadys, not only can I match velocities, but both reloads and factory hit to the same POI. Tht is a good secondary indicator taht your loads are pretty similar I would think. jorge
Thanks a ton guys. It seems like Weatherby might not be exaggerating too much. It sure is a fast round! If paper ballistics can be trusted, a sight-in of 2" high @ 100 yds, should give you a zero of about 270 yds, 1.5" low @ 300 yds and 10" low @ 400 yds. That is flat!

- mike