![Prewar Model 70.257 Roberts](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/7146/516006/5f71be4e24b14/Prewar-Model-70257-Roberts.jpg)
Remington had introduced the commercial version of Major Ned Roberts’ .25-caliber wildcat in 1934, calling it the .257 Remington Roberts, apparently, because it changed the sloping shoulder angle of the wildcat to 20 degrees – the same as the 7x57 Mauser, the case Roberts modified in the first place. When Winchester started chambering the same round, the company called it the .257 Winchester Roberts, even though Remington ammunition worked in Winchester rifles, and vice versa.
My copy of the brochure came from an ad on an internet site, purchased because of also recently purchased a very early Model 70 in .257 Roberts. The rifle’s serial number indicated it was made in 1936 – to build up inventory before the public announcement.
I am not as big a fan of the pre-’64 Model 70 as some friends, one of whom (to paraphrase noted philosopher and football coach Vince Lombardi) firmly believes the pre-’64 is not just the best bolt-action rifle, but the only bolt-action rifle. That said, I have owned several over the decades, including a .264 Winchester Magnum “Westerner” and a .300 Holland & Holland.
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![CIMARRON .32-20 Short Rifle & Carbine](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943763/wzF6E6vY91658311836193/CIMARRON-3220-SHORT-RIFLE-CARBINE.jpg)
CIMARRON .32-20 Short Rifle & Carbine
In the heyday of Winchester Repeating Arms Company lever guns, it offered muskets, standard rifles, short rifles and saddle ring carbines.
![Remington's Model 722 and .222 Cartridge](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/nNlnbDeTj1653640265074/crp_Remingtons-Model-722-and-222-Cartridge.jpg)
Remington's Model 722 and .222 Cartridge
It's easy enough to define what a varmint is, those pesky critters that tear up pastures, flower beds and all kinds of expensive crops people need for various reasons - most importantly, to make a living and/or something with which to feed themselves.
![Coyote Bullets](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/8otznQPhN1653643304791/crp_Coyote-Bullets.jpg)
Coyote Bullets
What is Best for You?
![Remington's 5mm Rimfire Magnum](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/z-uHNxDnL1653642373306/crp_Remingtons-5mm-Rimfire-Magnum.jpg)
Remington's 5mm Rimfire Magnum
Shooting a Classic
![Winchester's New Wildcat](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/iqRZlKoaP1653647217487/crp_Winchesters-New-Wildcat.jpg)
Winchester's New Wildcat
The Ultralight Rimfire Varmint Rifle
![.223 Remington from .30-30 Winchester?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/9xILyCHga1653646675529/crp_223-Remington-from-30-30-Winchester.jpg)
.223 Remington from .30-30 Winchester?
Multitasking for Varmints
![LOADS FOR A .22 TCM](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/AQgsDUFyg1653644848775/crp_LOADS-FOR-A-22-TCM.jpg)
LOADS FOR A .22 TCM
The .22 TCM first appeared commercially in 2012, chambered in a Rock Island Armory 1911-style handgun.
![Everybody Loves Velocity](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/BL7HZ8zio1653645599272/crp_Everybody-Loves-Velocity.jpg)
Everybody Loves Velocity
The 4,500-fps WSSM Project
![A BOLT-ACTION FRANCHI 224 VALKYRIE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/o_3wtrkRH1653641507832/crp_A-BOLT-ACTION-FRANCHI-224-VALKYRIE.jpg)
A BOLT-ACTION FRANCHI 224 VALKYRIE
Testing New Loads
![.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7146/943760/1P77w5p_L1653647884573/crp_22-Winchester-Magnum-Rimfire.jpg)
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
Shooting Revolvers