Why Tim loves these quarter-bores: .257 Weatherby, .25-06, and more

The quarter-bores don’t always get the spotlight, but these .25 calibers have earned a permanent place in Tim’s safe and in the field. In this episode, he breaks down his most-used .257 rifles, including the .257 Weatherby, .25-06, and .257 Roberts Ackley Improved, and shares decades of real hunting experience with deer, antelope, coyotes, rock chucks, and more. From custom rifle builds to velocity comparisons (100-grain bullets at 3,200–3,600 fps), Tim lays out the strengths and limitations of each cartridge, like why the quarter-bores shine for Western deer, why the .25-06 can take elk but isn’t ideal, and why the .250-3000 Savage just doesn’t cut it for long-range work. Whether you’re a fan of fast, flat-shooting cartridges or want to hear Tim’s take on legendary gunsmiths like Dennis Olson and classic hunts with outfitter Van Hale, this episode is cartridge-nerd heaven.