Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 Weatherby RPM vs .257 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.25 Weatherby RPM vs .257 Weatherby Magnum
.257 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,825 vs 3,150 fps).
.25 Weatherby RPM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.257 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25 Weatherby RPM | .257 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2026 | 1944 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | — | 2.549″ |
| Velocity | 3,150 fps | 3,400–3,825 fps |
| Energy | — | 2,500–3,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | — | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 Weatherby RPM faster than .257 Weatherby Magnum?
- .257 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,825 fps versus 3,150 fps.