Natty Bumppo
5 year old buck +
Hey guys....think I already know the answer to this, but wanted to get your input. Looking to pick up an early 80's or late 70's Ruger 77 with the tang safety and the fit it with a vintage Leupold scope of the same year. I like older stuff. I also like things that are a little different from the rest. End use is deer hunting and some occasional coyote hunting.
I have always been a fan of the .257 Roberts, and would love to choose this one. Just not sure if this is the right decision. I am not a reloader. Looks like finding .257 Roberts ammo is getting tougher and tougher. Ballistically it looks like the .243 performs slightly better. And I am assuming there are more options for .243 ammo out there for what I want to do.
My brain says .243. My heart says .257 Roberts. My wallet says you can only buy one....for now.
Any thoughts.
Thanks.
I have always been a fan of the .257 Roberts, and would love to choose this one. Just not sure if this is the right decision. I am not a reloader. Looks like finding .257 Roberts ammo is getting tougher and tougher. Ballistically it looks like the .243 performs slightly better. And I am assuming there are more options for .243 ammo out there for what I want to do.
My brain says .243. My heart says .257 Roberts. My wallet says you can only buy one....for now.
Any thoughts.
Thanks.