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Stevens 44 1/2
Feb 13th, 2025 at 8:19am
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I've a original Stevens 44 1/2 which is a 25-21 but the barrel is rough. I bought it to be re-barreled to 25-35 but I'm wondering if the action is adequate for a .257 Roberts or 25-35 Ackley Improved?
  
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Re: Stevens 44 1/2
Reply #1 - Feb 13th, 2025 at 3:38pm
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My “Go-To” hunting rifle is a 44 1/2 in 25/35AI. Drops 180# whitetails like cement statues tipping over. Suggest 10 twist as an all round happy twist. I will make another lightweight bbl this winter in 257AIR…Ackley Imp Rimmed using new 7x57R Norma brass.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 1/2
Reply #2 - Feb 13th, 2025 at 4:05pm
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257 Roberts wouldn't work very well in a 44 1/2 since it's a rimless cartridge, and a little bit hot for a 44 1/2. The extractor will work better with a rimmed cartridge.
  
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Reply #3 - Feb 13th, 2025 at 8:05pm
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Thank you for your replies
  
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Re: Stevens 44 1/2
Reply #4 - Feb 14th, 2025 at 3:39am
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The standard 257 Roberts has a working pressure rating of 45,000 CUP. Common loading data adheres to that pressure, unless the data is rated P+.

Rimmed cases can be made by necking down the 7mm Rimmed Mauser. The 7mm Mauser is it's parent case.
  
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