7x57 experience
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Stalker62
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On a recent trip to Africa I was 'half-gunning' with a mate.
We decided to take his 7x57.
Fitted a new (to him) scope, zeroed it (to both our satisfaction) and completed all the paperwork for our trip to the Dark Continent.
Long Short.
The permits never made it to the Mozambique border, and the next time we saw that rifle was on the way home.
Thanks for reminding me of memories that I had started to suppress...
Consequently I can give no opinion on how it performs on game.
However, it was a nice round to shoot, and if the variations were not taking (currently) three seasons, it is one I would happily consider adding to the collection.
We decided to take his 7x57.
Fitted a new (to him) scope, zeroed it (to both our satisfaction) and completed all the paperwork for our trip to the Dark Continent.
Long Short.
The permits never made it to the Mozambique border, and the next time we saw that rifle was on the way home.
Thanks for reminding me of memories that I had started to suppress...
Consequently I can give no opinion on how it performs on game.
However, it was a nice round to shoot, and if the variations were not taking (currently) three seasons, it is one I would happily consider adding to the collection.
Dunwaters
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I’ve used the 7x57R and used to load a .270 with 140Gr bullets to 27-2800 FPS, which duplicates 7X57 ballistics very closely.
It’s a fine round, if it had any serious vices we would have heard by now, the biggest problem that I can see is availability, it’s not as popular as it once was.
If you have a good ammo source you’ll be hard pushed to pick a more versatile cartridge.
It’s a fine round, if it had any serious vices we would have heard by now, the biggest problem that I can see is availability, it’s not as popular as it once was.
If you have a good ammo source you’ll be hard pushed to pick a more versatile cartridge.
the_greenman
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I had a Ruger No1 in 7x57 only because it wasn't available in 7mm08 at the time. I loved the round. There was definitely some oomph about it and a bit of history. It did everything I asked of it. My personal choice is towards short actions though (as well as moderated - it was a stutzen) so it moved on. Limited factory ammo availability where I am.
It will be just fine if he only stalks on a Sunday.
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alberta boy
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A great old cartridge , but not as common as it once was . I've owned a few , and still own one , a sporter built on a Brazilian Carbine . I had a Ruger No 1 light sporter that I gave to my Dad many years ago . He used it to take a large variety of animals , from Mule Deer to Moose , mostly using 175 gr bullets . The Old Man was a fan of heavy bullets . None of the game he took with it required more than one shot , but he was an excellent shot . I like the 150 / 154 gr range of bullets myself . I've used them on the same range of animals as above with reliable results . It's been around for a very long time for good reason , it's a well balanced , light recoiling cartridge that kills animals cleanly out to commonly encountered ranges . Your friend won't regret his choice .
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Bo Diddley
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A friend has just been given one. He shoots an awful lot of deer with a .308 and his 25-06, but is looking forward to using this rifle, I think it is a BSA, although I am not certain.
Leupsak
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My woodland stalking rifle is a 7x57
with a short barrel and no moderator, lovely rifle to shoot.
If they home load they can play about but in general 7x57 factory rounds tend to be quite moderate as there are a number of vintage rifles still in regular service
A great allrounder
with a short barrel and no moderator, lovely rifle to shoot.
If they home load they can play about but in general 7x57 factory rounds tend to be quite moderate as there are a number of vintage rifles still in regular service
A great allrounder
HonestJohn
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It’s the round of choice for ‘those who know’. You’ll find 7x57 owners are very good stalkers, land managers, quietly intelligent, passionate about integrity, honest, excellent marksmen, gentlemen of the highest level of taste in materials and quality.
You don’t become that by buying a 7x57, you own a 7x57
Because you ‘are’ that
What’s more to say?
You don’t become that by buying a 7x57, you own a 7x57
Because you ‘are’ that
What’s more to say?
Rhodesianjess
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Popular round in Africa in times past,as was the 8mm parent round. With heavier bullet weights,a good game getter, generally "meat" rifle, bigger calibre carried for dangerous game. Probably good reason it's been going so long.
Brilliant cartridge. I had a 7x57R combi gun years ago, it shot a lot of deer and I couldn't think of a single thing to grumble about. I'd put it up there with the best I've ever used for UK species. Not too fast, not too much recoil, sensible bullet weights - it's spot on.
I used to have one and my wife still does. She likes hers a lot and has shot everything from Roe to Kudu with it. It does the job with minimal fuss and recoil. We have found that a lot of Highland stalkers don't like it, as they think the trajectory is too loopy (I don't think it matters). I think the 30-06 is a little more versatile but for UK deer, it is probably perfect in my opinion. Ammunition availability seems to have improved recently as well.
Heym SR20
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7x57 is one of the oldest cartridges about. It works beautifully- a perfect balance of accuracy, great ballistics and terminal effect and easy to shoot.
All the cartridge developments by others are just trying to replicate it.
And as for the modern world - well they have always had fast twist barrels so can easily stabilise modern high BC monolithic bullets.
All the cartridge developments by others are just trying to replicate it.
And as for the modern world - well they have always had fast twist barrels so can easily stabilise modern high BC monolithic bullets.
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