Lindcott Armory Compare / .250 Savage vs .257 Roberts
Cartridge comparison
.250 Savage vs .257 Roberts
.257 Roberts is faster (3,150 vs 3,000 fps); .257 Roberts carries more energy (2,700 vs 1,935 ft·lb).
.250 Savage →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.257 Roberts →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .250 Savage | .257 Roberts | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1915 | 1934 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 1.912″ | 2.233″ |
| Velocity | 2,820–3,000 fps | 2,800–3,150 fps |
| Energy | 1,539–1,935 ft·lb | 2,200–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 45,000 psi | 54,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .250 Savage faster than .257 Roberts?
- .257 Roberts is faster — up to 3,150 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .250 Savage hit harder than .257 Roberts?
- .257 Roberts carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 1,935 ft·lb).