Thread: who makes a 75gr .257 projectile for small game.

Hi Guys

I am wondering if any one knows of a 25 cal 75gr projectile for shooting med game. Goats, Fallow deer and small pigs.
I have been using 75gr v-max but they do tend to blow up and do a bit too much damage. Neck shots leave a 4-6" hole and a lung shot minces the insides and doesn't exit. But I am worried a shoulder shot won't penetrate. Is there a 75gr bullet that is not a varmint round and will hold together a bit better.
Shot from my 303-25 3200fps.

cheers LR

Sierra Varminter Bullets 25 Cal (257 Diameter) 75 Grain ...



http://www.midwayusa.com/.../sierra-...er-257-diamete...




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Sierra Varminter Bullets deliver the performance and consistency needed in the demanding sport of varmint hunting. The 25 Caliber 75 Grain Varminter was

80gn TTSX Barnes.

Originally Posted by kawekakid

Sierra Varminter Bullets 25 Cal (257 Diameter) 75 Grain ...





http://www.midwayusa.com/.../sierra-...er-257-diamete...




Rating: 5 - ‎6 reviews - ‎US$24.99
Sierra Varminter Bullets deliver the performance and consistency needed in the demanding sport of varmint hunting. The 25 Caliber 75 Grain Varminter was

I expect them to be similar as the 75gr v max. I am after a bullet that's not so frangible.

Robert Walker cast me up one or two of these gas checked beauties.



.257 71gr FP. MV in my 25-20 is 1650fps.

I've head shot a magpie @ 50m and dropped goats with one shot out to 120m.

Damage to the magpie was confined to the head.

The projectile did penetrate the goat shoulders and appeared to expand nicely on exit without destroying too much meat.

Haven't shot a rabbit or hare with it yet but would expect to recover most of the meat from both.

Fells even the mightiest of forest trees too aye @marky123

Can't really fault it so far and the price is very economical.

PM me if you want his details.

Cheers
Pete

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Originally Posted by marky123

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Still cracks me up thinking about it Mark.

Cheers
Pete

Perhaps step up to the 87gr hornady or 90gr BT
Both would be good for your intended game
the 87gr , if it shoots well would be cheaper to run

Originally Posted by P38

Robert Walker cast me up one or two of these gas checked beauties.

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.257 71gr FP. MV in my 25-20 is 1650fps.

I've head shot a magpie @ 50m and dropped goats with one shot out to 120m.

Damage to the magpie was confined to the head.

The projectile did penetrate the goat shoulders and appeared to expand nicely on exit without destroying too much meat.

Haven't shot a rabbit or hare with it yet but would expect to recover most of the meat from both.

Fells even the mightiest of forest trees too aye @marky123

Can't really fault it so far and the price is very economical.

PM me if you want his details.

Cheers
Pete

Thanks Pete

Would they handle 3200fps as I want it to be flat shooting.

cheers LR

Projectiles on Trade me

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

80gn TTSX Barnes.

Thanks 257weatherby. The 80gr TTSX does seem to be the only light projectile in .257 that isn't a varmint round.
Have you used them in any of your 25 cals? I'm real keen to try them in my 303-25 at around 3200fps.

Originally Posted by Land Rover

Thanks 257weatherby. The 80gr TTSX does seem to be the only light projectile in .257 that isn't a varmint round.
Have you used them in any of your 25 cals? I'm real keen to try them in my 303-25 at around 3200fps.

Yes, once only on a young nanny at 100yds at 3600fps, devastating, but will be a barrel burner and will give up velocity fast because of poor BC, at 3200, you would limit shots to around 250yds and you would want major bone on the way through at that distance on a bigger animal