2006-11-12 04:41:03 · 3 answers · asked by dan l 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
No, it won't even chamber. The 'improved' rounds are slightly increased case capacity, they do this by blowing the shoulder forward. Sounds like the Ackley improved? You could have your rifle rechambered though, but then you'd be stuck with hand loading.
2006-11-12 05:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a fan of the quarter-bob's cousin, the 25-06. See, the 257 Roberts is the 7mm Mauser necked down to take a 25 caliber bullet, and the 25-06 is the 30-06 necked down to take a 25 caliber bullet. Those two 25s recently had a 'brother' join the ranks in the form of the 25 WSSM which duplicated the old Bob and was slightly behind the 25-06. Plus if you've got more scratch than most, there is the 257 Weatherby, but that goes so freaking fast it really belongs in a category all it's own. Yes the quarter bores outperform the 243 winchester. The quarters are considered the minimum cartridge for elk. It's no grizzly slayer, but it is more than just a small game cartridge. For those who think the 243 is too light for deer the quarter bores are just right. It is also quite mild on the other end. Now,the 25 bob isn't as great of a long range prairie dog zapper as the 243. Be aware that you can get some extra performance out of the old bob if you handload to +P pressures, there are a ton of recipes out there for that.
2016-05-22 07:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Rita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
negative and no no no
never
do not try it
dont think the bolt would lock up anyway
the neck angle of the cartridge is different
2006-11-12 05:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋