7x57

[sp4rkman]

Hi Buckstalker,

Looks like we're both in the same boat. When i received my FAC and contacted my local gunshop, i too was told there were only 2 left, so i snapped it up. I've also been saving up for a scope which i'm happy to say is being fitted this week (went for a Leupold 4.5 - 14 x 50 -30mm tube). Should hopefully hit the range this weekend and will let you know how i get on.

I dont plan to use the set trigger and to be honest would prefer to get the trigger changed. Ill use it as it is for now though as i cant afford to do everything as once.

 

[swampy]

7mm

If that CZ is not available in 7 x 57 i suggest you look at 7mm08 as a calibre choice.

swampy

 

[bambislayer]

7 x 57 an excellent round especially for woodland sika and red, it was the calibre of choice for many years with the red deer commission we used bsa cf2's with ziess 4x32's.
We shot 1000's of deer with these rifle.

I have a Ruger no. 1 , unfortunately in 243 not 7x57, I found it dificult to get my hands on a new 7 x 57 a couple of years ago so bought a 25-06 but still miss my 7 x57.

 

[Muir]

I own a mannlicher-stocked custom Mauser in 7x57. It is a sure killer. I have hunted everything from coyote to Elk with mine. Never a worry.~Muir

 

[irishgun]

hi ,i had a nice man for denmark out this week he shot a 7x61 in a danish make it was a very old rifle. he shot well and kill a few nice sika stags .

 

[Muir]

My brother killed this nice whitetail with his 7x57 last fall. Used 139 grain Hornady bullets over 4350 powder. It was a 140 yard shot if I remember correctly. ~Muir

 

[swampy]

white tail

It was lucky it was so close to his car.

 

[Muir]

That could be taken a few different ways. What do you mean?~Muir

 

[swampy]

CLOSE

Well they are heavy to drag and luckily it just ended up near his truck.

 

[Muir]

I see. Well, that's actually my nephew's truck. (He's the one taking the picture) My brother called him on his cell phone when he shot the deer and told him to come pick him up. In truth, I'll bet that deer wasn't dragged more than 20 ft! Nice thing about hunting the plains states; you can usually drive to a point pretty close to the kill. The kick back is that you are often saddled with some very long shots. The first deer he took with his 7x57 was over 200 yards. My brother hunts big racks. I shoot young does. (I don't eat the horns! ) ~Muir

 

[Hubertus1]

I have a Heym 44B in 7x57, I got it because it is light and convenient to carry round the shoot. In my experience the disadvantage of having only a single shot is more psychological than practical in most cases. Quarry, and in particular, foxes, seldom hang around after the first shot, often running a short distance and stopping briefly. This is often long enough to reload a single shot weapon. However, I would have to say that overall having a instant second shot is probably the best practical option. I got the 44B coz it is a pretty rifle and I couldn't resist!!!! I would not use a single shot ater dark when lamping fox as under these circumstanses more than one shot is ofen needed and quick reloading a single is not easy. (Besides I might scratch the Heym!)

Hi old keeper. I just acquired a 44B at an auction in the same calibre as you. Beauty she is and well worth the money. Paid under 2k for it. What bullets do you use? Am thinking to buy either Norma or S&B. This calibre will put anything down that walks its path in the UK. One piece of advice from me would be to buy a wrap-on quick reload pouch made from Loden. It allows you to access your second round quickly if needed. Let me know if you want to get one. Thanks. AP