One of the most popular rifle calibers sold at duckcreeksportinggoods.com is the 257 Roberts. We place extra effort in attempting to maintain stock on hand, either Winchester or Remington. Two years ago Winchester produced a batch of 257 Roberts +P, that supply was gone by Christmas. In 2018 Remington was available starting in the summer months and Duck Creek sold the last of the
inventory during the Holiday Seasons.
Currently on hand is Winchester 257 Roberts brass (QTY 50) item #WSC257PU, the PU letters from
Winchester is designated as Plus P, the package label reads “257 Roberts” (Winchester only catalogs +P )
The SAAMI maximum pressure for the Roberts is 54,000 PSI where the standard maximum pressure for the +P is 58,000 PSI, brass specifications are the same regardless what the head stamps reads. Just like any other cartridge, max pressures should be reached with caution and never considered in early actions that was rebarreled or rechambered for the 257 Roberts.
As for Duck Creek’s ability to re-supply only time will tell if Winchester or Remington will run another batch, both manufactured classify this caliber as seasonal, which can refer to a variety of combinations such as every other year, once a year, twice a year. Based on the last two years sales history I would be surprised if there is enough inventories to last into the coming fall.
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Calibers are manufactured in batches, some not as frequent as we would like. This is listed as “Seasonal” in Remington’s price list. Seasonal to us is not seasonal to Remington. This could mean once a year to once every five years or longer. Starting in 2018 Remington made a statement that they will try to get caught up on some long over do rifle cartridges. Only time will tell exactly what their statement means. I have created a chart that outlines substitutes that can be purchased from this web site or contact me to discuss special order options and availability. Any Special Order brass can be delivered to you on average of ten working days, Duck Creek only will collect funds if the item desired can be delivered.
Remington and Winchester has discontinued 25-20 W.C.F., 30 Remington, 30-40 Krag, 300 H&H Magnum, 32-40 and 35 Remington. Last spring the 6.5 Remington Magnum was offered on my web site and currently I remain hopeful to see another batch this year. Remington has not produced the remaining calibers on the chart in at least five years, some a little longer; these are the ones that Remington is referring to make an attempt to produce this year.
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