Author Topic: Any manufacturers still building the .257 Roberts? (Read 634 times)

lilabner · « **on:** November 30, 2004, 01:36:18 PM »

Dumbest thing I ever did was sell mine some years back. One shot kills on deer and antelope, no exceptions. Soft on the shoulder, hard on the game. I wanted a 25-06 and I got a good one, but it made more noise, burned more powder and kicked harder. The effect on game was the same as the Roberts, near as I could tell. I'm ready for another Roberts now if I can find one.

tbmaker · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2004, 02:39:08 PM »

Ruger is the only one I can think of that still chambers it.
I built mine on a mauser action, yes it is a great deer cartridge.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2004, 05:24:15 PM »

Ruger builds them with both a 22" and 20" barrels. I have the 22" and it is a real sweety.

akpls · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2004, 05:06:36 AM »

Ruger is the only manufacturer building new ones. You can still find used ones on Gunbroker.com or Auction Arms though. Right now there are a couple of Remington 722's & 760's (pump) listed as well as a tang safety Ruger and a Mauser.

HogFan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2004, 06:58:56 AM »

I was told by a dealer here in town, that the 257 Roberts and 7x5 were both dropped at the beginning of the year by Ruger. Since then, I have yet to see one of the shelf new.

HogFan

Lawdog · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2004, 01:45:02 PM »

lilabner,

Ruger still chambers the .257 Roberts in the following three models;

M77R MKII - 22 standard
M77RL MKII - 20 Light Weight
No. 1B - 26 standard

I would choose either the M77R or the No.1B(my perferred choice). I just believe the 20" barrel is way too short for this great cartridge. Lawdog