This Vanguard Synthetic is chambered in 257 Weatherby Magnum and features a
two-stage trigger, three position safety, a cold hammer forged #2 contour
barrel, a gray synthetic Monte Carlo stock with black forend inserts, and
has a 3-round magazine capacity.
SPECIFICATIONS : Mfg Item Num: VGT257WR6O
Category: RIFLES CENTERFIRE
Action :Bolt
Caliber :257 Weatherby Magnum
Barrel Length :26"
Capacity :3+1
Trigger :Two-Stage
Safety :Three Position
Oal :46.5"
Weight :7.5 lbs
Stock Description :Synthetic Black/Gray
Metal Finish :Blued
Twist :1:10"
Barrel Description :Cold Hammer-Forged
Barrel Length Range :26.00" to 27.99"
Weight Range :7.00 lbs to 7.99 lbs
Hand :Right
Stock Finish Group :Synthetic
Metal Finish Group :Blued/Black
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 257 Weatherby Magnum was designed by Roy Weatherby in 1944, so is one of the original Weathery Magnum cartridges. It is based on the belted 300 H&H case shortened, blown out, and necked down. It is by some margin the fastest commercial 25-caliber cartridge, and Roy Weatherby often commented that it was his personal favorite. With an 87-grain bullet at 3825 feet per second, a 100-grain bullet at 3602, and a 120-grain bullet at 3305 it is one of the flattest-shooting of all commercial cartridges. With heavier bullets of tough construction it can be effectively used on elk-sized game, and it is an excellent choice for longer shots on deer, antelope, and mountain game. Despite its attributes it has never become extremely popular, with Weatherby remaining the primary source for both rifles and ammunition. Federal has also offered a 257 Weatherby Magnum load, and a few other rifles have been chambered to it. — Craig Boddington
