Cartridge comparison
.25-06 Remington vs .257 Roberts
.25-06 Remington and .257 Roberts are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .25-06 Remington | .257 Roberts | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1969 | 1934 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2571″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.4941″ | 2.2331″ |
| Max pressure | 63,000 psi | 54,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–13 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.