The .257 Weatherby Magnum was one of the first cartridges which used the shortened, blown out and necked down .375 H&H Magnum case and served as the forerunner to the standard length magnum …

Unlike other .257”, this cartridge is able to make use of a large target area out to considerable ranges. On heavy game the size of Elk, the .257 is adequate but not as ideal as a heavier cartridge. …

ridge’s performance potential. The 257 Weatherby Magnum is a leasant exception to this trend. It is a true magnum by any definition and easily the most potent quar er bore cartridge ever marketed. With …

The .257 Weatherby Magnum is a powerful rifle cartridge that is well-suited for hunting large game. It is capable of producing high muzzle velocities and delivers devastating energy on impact. This makes …

Sep 29, 2023 · The author takes a closer look at .257 Weatherby Magnum, a darling of long-range hunters everywhere and the favorite cartridge of the man who invented it. Mention the .257 …

The .257 Weatherby Magnum was designed by Roy Weatherby in 1944 and was first introduced into the market during 1948. The parent case design is based off the .375 H&H Magnum by shortening the …

Sep 16, 2025 · The Weatherby Team sit down and talk about the much beloved 257 Weatherby Mag in a short cartridge focused podcast. Listen as the team discussed the history of the 257 WBY MAG, …

The .257 Weatherby Magnum is a flat-shooting cartridge that can perform well for everything from long-range varmint hunting to big game hunting. This caliber can be chambered in bolt action, revolver, …

For those on a tighter budget, but who still want to be part of the Weatherby family, this rifle is available in a wide range of models with select wood or perhaps a more modern, weather-resistant stock.

Jan 19, 2018 · However, the .257 Weatherby Magnum took things to an entirely different place. It will drive even the heaviest .25 caliber bullets—the 117- and 120-grain slugs—to a muzzle velocity of …