The Weatherby Select Plus .25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum (.25 WBY RPM) 117-grain Polymer Tip Boat-Tail (PTBT) Barnes Long Range X-bullet (LRX) 20-round box is a pinnacle centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for open-country big game hunting and extreme-range accuracy. A common friction point with traditional quarter-bore (.25 caliber) cartridges is their mechanical inability to properly stabilize long, heavy-for-caliber, high-BC projectiles, which severely limits downrange effective range and crosswind resistance. Weatherby eliminates this ballistic bottleneck by pairing their modern, fast-twist-compatible .25 RPM cartridge geometry with a premium 117-grain monometal Barnes LRX bullet, ensuring match-grade flight stability and devastating terminal expansion at extended distances.
The technical advantage focuses on maximum propellant efficiency and magnum-level velocity output without the bulk of a traditional belted magnum casing. Launching its heavy-for-caliber 117-grain projectile at a blistering muzzle velocity of 3,150 FPS, this load commands an impressive downrange energy profile. Mechanically, the cartridge utilizes a non-belted case design with a sharp 35-degree shoulder and a rebated rim. This unique geometry allows for a massive internal powder capacity that feeds perfectly out of standard long-action bolt-action rifles, delivering true Weatherby magnum speeds without requiring an oversized magnum bolt face or receiver action.
Slinging its 117-grain solid copper payload at 3,150 FPS, this load delivers a laser-flat hunting trajectory supported by a highly efficient 0.530 G1 ballistic coefficient to cut through erratic crosswinds. Mechanically, the Barnes LRX projectile features a sleek polymer tip paired with a streamlined boat-tail base. Upon striking a soft target, the polymer tip drives backward into a pre-engineered nose cavity, initiating reliable, immediate hydraulic expansion. Because the bullet is constructed entirely from a homogeneous copper alloy, it eliminates jacket-core separation, retaining virtually 100 percent of its weight to drive deep through heavy bone and dense vital tissue.
Key Benefits
- High-BC Barnes LRX Projectile: Streamlined polymer-tipped boat-tail profile boasts a 0.530 G1 coefficient, radically flattening downrange drop and minimizing wind drift.
- Monolithic Weight Retention: Solid copper monometal construction prevents bullet breakup or fragmentation, ensuring deep, straight-line vital tracking.
- Modern Non-Belted Casing: Rebated rim and 35-degree shoulder design optimize internal case capacity for magnum performance inside standard bolt-action footprints.
- Tip-Activated Hydraulic Expansion: Specially engineered nose cavity ensures the bullet mushrooms reliably and symmetrically across a wide spectrum of impact velocities.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum (.25 WBY RPM) | 3,150 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.530 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Ultra-Velocity Long Range Profile
- Projectile: 117 Grain | Barnes LRX Polymer Tip Boat-Tail (PTBT) | Monolithic Solid Copper Alloy | 100% Weight Retention Core
- Case/Primer: Premium Weatherby Virgin Brass Case | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Maximum-Velocity Propellant Blend | Reloadable
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Weatherby Select Plus Premium Centerfire Series
- Dimensions: .25 WBY RPM Geometry | Long-Action Rebated Rim Configuration | SKU: B25RPM117LRX
- Application: Long-Range Open-Country Big Game Hunting, Precision Mountain Stalking, and Antelope, Deer, and Elk Management
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Weatherby Factory Precision Benchrest Benchmarks
Secure consistent long-range performance with Weatherby Select Plus .25 WBY RPM ammunition, available through SMKW, a trusted source for technically vetted hunting ammunition.
