Lindcott Armory Compare / .25-06 Remington vs .257 Roberts
Cartridge comparison
.25-06 Remington vs .257 Roberts
.25-06 Remington is faster (3,400 vs 3,150 fps); .25-06 Remington carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,700 ft·lb); .257 Roberts recoils less.
.25-06 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.257 Roberts →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25-06 Remington | .257 Roberts | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1969 | 1934 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 2.233″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,400 fps | 2,800–3,150 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–3,000 ft·lb | 2,200–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 63,000 psi | 54,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–13 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25-06 Remington faster than .257 Roberts?
- .25-06 Remington is faster — up to 3,400 fps versus 3,150 fps.
- Does .25-06 Remington hit harder than .257 Roberts?
- .25-06 Remington carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,700 ft·lb).