Insane knockdown power! Roy would approve 👍 That bear's reaction after being hit(and a quick death) must have raised the adrenaline to a level 10!! A great hunt Thanks for sharing
Seems like most hunters have no idea about caliber for game. 257 weather by is tons for black bear! I have killed half a dozen with my .243 one shot, all travelled less then 50 meters. Over bait like this a 30 30 with 150 grain core locks puts them down with one shot also. My biggest was 365 lbs without hide or head and minus left front leg. Complete pass through with 95 grain non lead Barnes in my 243. Weatherbies are are awesome,definitely a step up in velocity. Awesome harvest and bear is soooo delicious!
Been thinking about getting a 257 , I been using my 300 wby for 25 years, its a jack hammer. But I want a new toy so I'll order me one. Congrats on the bear.
Not the most obvious choice of chamberings for this particular use but it does show that with a reliable bullet and good shot placement, even a less than ideal scenario can have a happy ending.
@@chrish9486 A few factors to consider. Are you strictly hunting deer and deer size game like pronghorn and sheep/goats? The .25-06 would work just fine. Or are you going to take it out after caribou, elk, and moose? This is where the extra speed and power of the Weatherby will be noticed and appreciated. Obviously the .25-06 has killed the bigger animals and will continue to do so, but the quarter bore is on the smaller side for the larger members of the deer family, and I like to think of the extra power of the .257 Bee as extra insurance. If you only buy factory ammo, the .25-06 will be cheaper to shoot. If you roll your own, then the 257 Bee costs considerably less to shoot vs buying factory ammo. Both are stylish and cool, as not everyone hunts with a quarter bore, but while the .25-06 is great and isn't common, the .257 Weatherby Magnum has more panache, and it was also Roy Weatherby's favorite cartridge. There are lots of good bullets for both, but the super velocities of the 257 Bee practically demand strong bullets. FWIW, I've never owned a .25-06 but I do own a .257 Bee. Recoil on both is very manageable, while the 257 Bee has some considerable muzzle blast. Unless you have a need for speed, I'd stick with the standard .25-06 Rem as it has been proven on game for decades. YMMV
Depends how far you plan to shoot in general. The wby is faster / flatter so it will reach out better, but unless you expect 300 - 500 yard shots fairly often you won't need the extra speed and the 25-06 will kill them just as dead. I have the wby because I hunt large fields in the east and out west where I want it as flat as possible.
@@donarthiazi2443that depends on the age of the rifle and if it had the upgrade done to it. But its not just the 700 a lot of there older bolt guns had the same issue with tge safety. Taking it off could fire the rifle.
That's one good shot right there, dead in 40 yards. I just took one too in the mountains of BC a couple weeks ago using a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 30-06. I was on the fence about .257 or 25-06, for my next one, but after seeing this .257 is the one for sure. Mk V synthetic stock?
+boulengerochromis At .40 yards on a bear a lot of calibers work, I personally have a .257 vanguard and a .300 mkV weatherby as my two hunting rifles. I use .257 for 500 yards and in on medium sized game and .300 for anything bigger under 500 and medium game past 500. I like the 110 vmax for the .257. For the .300 I like to use 165 SST for 300 yards and in and past that I use the Barnes 200 grain LRX. I am going to start experimenting on 1000 yard accuracy with my MkV .300 wthby mag I think I'll try 180 grain Bergers bullets I have been told they are extremely accurate. I wish my glass had more than 14x. Maybe I'll invest in some nice glass like Schmidt & Bender or Nightforce.
I have a new project on the go. Weatherby MKV Accumark 257 wtby mag. Weatherby cases. 110g Nosler Accubond. 74.5g powder, magnum primer. Zeiss Victory V8. 4.8 X 35 X 60. I will take it to Khazakstan for Marco Polo sheep.
Some sports writer on RUclips just went over their not to long ago to Kazakhstan. Craig Boddington I think he was using a weatherby hunting for the same thing. I'm sure you could find what he used and go from their with your 257 weatherby.
Shot placement really is you’re best friend with black bear. Seen people with 300 win mags lose the bear because they flinched so easily. Plenty of videos online with successful black bear hunts with a 6.5 creed, not my first choice but works
Nice shooting. He did not get far. I won't lie, I came here on a quest to see if a 257 was enough to take bear. Seems like it is and then some. I didn't see anno choice you were using though....
Insane knockdown power!
Roy would approve 👍
That bear's reaction after being hit(and a quick death) must have raised the adrenaline to a level 10!!
A great hunt
Thanks for sharing
I’ve always known the .257 weatherby mag shot very flat - but until now - I didn’t know that it HIT like that !!! Well done sir👍🏻
In closer range it causes hydrostatic shock and ko any animal
Seems like most hunters have no idea about caliber for game. 257 weather by is tons for black bear! I have killed half a dozen with my .243 one shot, all travelled less then 50 meters. Over bait like this a 30 30 with 150 grain core locks puts them down with one shot also. My biggest was 365 lbs without hide or head and minus left front leg. Complete pass through with 95 grain non lead Barnes in my 243. Weatherbies are are awesome,definitely a step up in velocity. Awesome harvest and bear is soooo delicious!
There is nothing more therapeutic during these difficult and stressful times than escape to nature . Travel set you free ,cleans your body and mind .
I like woods shooting (with bolt rifles), but I don't even need a animal to shoot, only having the gun and playing on the woods is enough for me.
Been thinking about getting a 257 , I been using my 300 wby for 25 years, its a jack hammer. But I want a new toy so I'll order me one. Congrats on the bear.
Not the most obvious choice of chamberings for this particular use but it does show that with a reliable bullet and good shot placement, even a less than ideal scenario can have a happy ending.
3000 foot pounds of energy dude. .257 Mag works for anything.
When bear hunting by yourself always have an adequate size pistol of 44 caliber shooting the proper monolith bullets or bigger for back up
It's actually a Vanguard S2 with an aftermarket Bell and Carlson Medalist stock.
I'm needing a new rifle. Thinking about 25-06 or 257 for deer. Any suggestions??? And how is the recoil of the 257 compared to a 25-06?????
@@chrish9486 A few factors to consider. Are you strictly hunting deer and deer size game like pronghorn and sheep/goats? The .25-06 would work just fine. Or are you going to take it out after caribou, elk, and moose? This is where the extra speed and power of the Weatherby will be noticed and appreciated. Obviously the .25-06 has killed the bigger animals and will continue to do so, but the quarter bore is on the smaller side for the larger members of the deer family, and I like to think of the extra power of the .257 Bee as extra insurance. If you only buy factory ammo, the .25-06 will be cheaper to shoot. If you roll your own, then the 257 Bee costs considerably less to shoot vs buying factory ammo. Both are stylish and cool, as not everyone hunts with a quarter bore, but while the .25-06 is great and isn't common, the .257 Weatherby Magnum has more panache, and it was also Roy Weatherby's favorite cartridge. There are lots of good bullets for both, but the super velocities of the 257 Bee practically demand strong bullets. FWIW, I've never owned a .25-06 but I do own a .257 Bee. Recoil on both is very manageable, while the 257 Bee has some considerable muzzle blast. Unless you have a need for speed, I'd stick with the standard .25-06 Rem as it has been proven on game for decades. YMMV
I own a 257 & 340. I shouldn't of stored them side by side as to my wife's surprise the had a 7mm mark V
Love the footage of the sounds of nature and just as good seeing you harvest a great bear.
I have a vanguard in this caliber and love it. Just made up some 120 grain handloads that I'm itching to try
I'm wanting either a 257 Weatherby Mag or 25-06 for deer here in Missouri.....any thoughts???
Depends how far you plan to shoot in general. The wby is faster / flatter so it will reach out better, but unless you expect 300 - 500 yard shots fairly often you won't need the extra speed and the 25-06 will kill them just as dead. I have the wby because I hunt large fields in the east and out west where I want it as flat as possible.
@@NCMirage257 thanks, I found a Remington 700 25-06 the other day at a good price & bought it.
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Hopefully there have been no accidental discharges with your Remington. The 700 has a bad reputation for it.
@@donarthiazi2443that depends on the age of the rifle and if it had the upgrade done to it.
But its not just the 700 a lot of there older bolt guns had the same issue with tge safety. Taking it off could fire the rifle.
That's one good shot right there, dead in 40 yards. I just took one too in the mountains of BC a couple weeks ago using a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 30-06.
I was on the fence about .257 or 25-06, for my next one, but after seeing this .257 is the one for sure.
Mk V synthetic stock?
+boulengerochromis At .40 yards on a bear a lot of calibers work, I personally have a .257 vanguard and a .300 mkV weatherby as my two hunting rifles.
I use .257 for 500 yards and in on medium sized game and .300 for anything bigger under 500 and medium game past 500.
I like the 110 vmax for the .257. For the .300 I like to use 165 SST for 300 yards and in and past that I use the Barnes 200 grain LRX.
I am going to start experimenting on 1000 yard accuracy with my MkV .300 wthby mag I think I'll try 180 grain Bergers bullets I have been told they are extremely accurate. I wish my glass had more than 14x. Maybe I'll invest in some nice glass like Schmidt & Bender or Nightforce.
Done same thing with 2506 with a lot less powder and recoil
I have a new project on the go.
Weatherby MKV Accumark 257 wtby mag.
Weatherby cases.
110g Nosler Accubond.
74.5g powder,
magnum primer.
Zeiss Victory V8.
4.8 X 35 X 60.
I will take it to Khazakstan for Marco Polo sheep.
I'm sure if Roy were around he'd thumbs up on this fire breathing dragon
Some sports writer on RUclips just went over their not to long ago to Kazakhstan. Craig Boddington I think he was using a weatherby hunting for the same thing. I'm sure you could find what he used and go from their with your 257 weatherby.
That's going to leave a mark.
Wearing earbuds I almost slapped my left ear when the mosquito buzzed by. Anyways, great shot and great round.
Own 2 mark v fibermark and mark v deluxe. absolutely love that caliber.
Thanks for sharing your hunt
Interesting now I am gonna think about looking buying. 257 caliber. Has anybody here used Fort Scott Munitions for hunting tumble upon impact.
A 120 grain nosler patrician would have killed that bear on the spot conning out of that 257 weatherby.
What bullet?
100 grain Barnes TTSX
What grain?
100
Nighty night! Excellent!
Barnes TTSX of 100 gr 3600 fps?
That's what I shoot in my .257 Wby Magnum.
beautiful shot. congrats
That would be awesome rug.
It is an awesome rug!
Black bear are easy to kill. A .257 roberts is plenty. Use a soft point bullet.
Shot placement really is you’re best friend with black bear. Seen people with 300 win mags lose the bear because they flinched so easily. Plenty of videos online with successful black bear hunts with a 6.5 creed, not my first choice but works
Very nice cartridge
.257 Weatherby Magnum power
Great shot .
Nice shooting. He did not get far. I won't lie, I came here on a quest to see if a 257 was enough to take bear. Seems like it is and then some. I didn't see anno choice you were using though....
Ammo used is in the description.
Wham!!
way cool...