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Cartridge comparison

.25 Weatherby RPM vs .257 Weatherby Magnum

.25 Weatherby RPM and .257 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.25 Weatherby RPM.257 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20261944
Bullet diameter0.257″0.257″
Case length2.4″2.5449″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil16–22 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd500 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.

ToolOverlay .25 Weatherby RPM and .257 Weatherby Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare