And I bought a small bore....

[Tom Flanigan]

Yes, you are right. Thanks for jogging my old brain. She did use a 7X57, not a .257 Roberts. However, Jack sung the praises of the .257 Roberts. I always wanted to own one but never found one in pre 64 Model 70 Winchester. That all I owned. On another subject, I will be living in Pawling after Oct. 1st. Then I will be able to unpack everything and will send you a few boxes of vintage Eley 2" #6's for your Purdey. They are great looking shells with the orange paper case and rolled crimps. After sending yours, I'll still have plenty left in the 20 box case. Those shells were bought for a Purdey and some should be shot with a Purdey. I won't shoot mine. They are a keepsake from a great man.

[C.O.B.]

I recently sold two Pre64 M70's in 257 Roberts along with a bunch of others. My current Bob is custom built on a 1909 Argentine Mauser action. I like the oldies but goodies when it comes to rifle cartridges like a 250/3000, 300 Savage the 7X57 the Roberts and the 300 H&H is hard to beat.

Thanks again for the shells, I'm looking forward to introducing them to some pheasants.