“.257 roberts”

The .257 Bob certainly has lost popularity of late, but those who still take him afield each fall quietly go about their business, accurately placing shots and taking game without destroying any more meat than is necessary.

These cartridges represent two of the earliest modern developments in .25 caliber, and both are perfect for deer- and antelope-sized game, but which has the ultimate advantage?

When most hunters think about rifles from Kimber, the first thing that comes to mind is usually price, which is typically several hundred dollars above a grand. But the latest rifle from Kimber, the Model 84M Hunter, isn't a typical offering from the company.

The lightweight Hunter is the latest bolt-action hunting rifle from Kimber.

Introduced in 1955, the 6mm Remington was designed to be a dual-purpose cartridge that could handle varmints and predators just as well as it could deer and similar-sized game.

Relatively unknown outside of true metallic cartridge aficionados, the .250-3000 Savage Improved strikes the ideal balance between downrange performance and perceived recoil. That’s only the beginning, too.

Between the .25-06 Remington and the .257 Weatherby Magnum, which offers the best performance for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

The VLD may not have been designed as a hunting bullet, but it sure became one.

Charles Newton and A.O. Neider had a great idea when they mated the .25 caliber bullets with an ’06 case. Over a century after its introduction, hunters are still taking the .25-06 Remington afield to fill their freezers and feed their families.