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ISO ... 257 Roberts brass

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October 07, 2021, 01:12 PM
old dino
ISO ... 257 Roberts brass
I have been searching online and looking to find 50 to 100 257 Roberts brass casings.

Have not had any luck finding, any suggestions where to find ?

Or will it be better to use a case that I can neck down or up ?

Thanks !
October 07, 2021, 02:14 PM
OKCGene
Man that's a tough one.

You might try running a Wanted ad in the Classified Section here on SigForum.



FWIW I was in my local Cabelas a few days ago. The ONLY brass for sale was 2 bags of .41 Mag, of all things. Each bag was $49.99.

Crazy isn't it.

Good luck to you.
October 07, 2021, 02:58 PM
sourdough44
I see it at a few places. It may be at a price above what you’re used to, up to you to decide. Sometimes it’s better to track down loaded ammo for donor cases.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021414894
October 07, 2021, 06:47 PM
OKCGene
^^^^^^^ OUCH!!!! ^^^^^
October 07, 2021, 07:34 PM
old dino
Oh crap ... yup, taking it in the arse with a barbed wire condom ouch.

Since this is just a hunting rifle, will get by with the few loaded rounds and brass that I do have. At least I have the components to reload.
October 08, 2021, 08:10 AM
USAFA71
Send me an email, and I will send you two boxes of new WW +P, and a box of once-fired Federal +P brass. Yours for the asking.


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October 08, 2021, 10:23 AM
old dino
quote:
Originally posted by USAFA71:
Send me an email, and I will send you two boxes of new WW +P, and a box of once-fired Federal +P brass. Yours for the asking.


Very kind of you sir, thank you. I do not see an email address in your profile. I do have an email in mine if you could send me yous.
October 08, 2021, 02:32 PM
MikeinNC
257 roberts can be made from 7x57 Mauser, just anneal and remove the BOBs sizing die expander ball…when sizing it down.


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October 08, 2021, 05:19 PM
old dino
quote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:
257 roberts can be made from 7x57 Mauser, just anneal and remove the BOBs sizing die expander ball…when sizing it down.


I had thought about this and someday would like to try for the education.

USAF71 is over the top generous in send me some 257 brass ... I am very grateful.

The rifle was handed down to me from my father. From what I can tell it is from about the 1920s or so. Need to look into the serial number to know for sure. In the mid-60s it was the first rifle I was giving to hunt with along with my dad, uncle and older cousin. It has been mine ever since. I want to go hunting with it again.