26 October 2007, 07:40
ty_falcon257 roberts vickery improved
I just got a rem 722 heavy bbl chambered in
257 roberts vickery improved,the barrel says boise ID.I was told the man that had it built loaded long and single loaded for long range.
there are scope mounts on the reciever and on the barrel.I did get about 300 formed and loaded rounds,thats about all I know about it,
can anyone give me some info??
26 October 2007, 19:37
Idaho Sharpshooterfrom Post-WWII until at least the sixties. I just remembered, my old gunsmith worked with him for a while. When he gets back I will ask him.
Rich
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27 October 2007, 07:18
Cheechakoty
There are several "improved" Roberts cartridges out there. Most of them consist of a change in the shoulder angle and many also include less body taper.
I believe the Vickery version consisted of a venturified shoulder. If you have formed cases they will tell you more than anything any of us can.
I'd like to get one of the fire-formed cases for my collection. Check your PMs and e-mail.
I can take measurements and possibly help with starting loads.
Ray
07 November 2007, 18:28
Thomas JonesI hope you got dies !
I have passed on a few 722s. Mostly beacuse they were chamberd for the 300 savage. Nothing wrong with the round , but I want one in the Roberts or a 6mm ...tj3006
07 November 2007, 19:04
CheechakoHey Thomas
The next time you see an original 722 chambered in 300 Savage send me an e-mail. I'd be interested.
As to loading dies for the 257 Roberts Vickery, the only die that would be a custom job would be the sizer and even that could be easy to get, depending on the exact case configuration.
Ray