Do I need a 7x57?

[Dunwaters]

Looked again at chambering option. In 7mm it’s either 7x57R or 7x65R. Ballisticslly I cannot see a difference between the 6.5x55 and the 7x57R so I seem to have gone full circle. The 7x65R does give an advantage but at a larger cost not only in running it but also recoil. The comment about fitting a kick stop kind of defeats the idea of a light weight stalking rifle (5.5lb) if you have to increase the weight to make it more pleasurable to shoot.
I have to say I’ve not had any issue with runners when shooting the 6.5x55 but do take the point that it is limited in bullet weights to below 160gr with 140gr about the best which could limit its uses.
I need to ask myself would I regret not getting a 7x57R. The problem is without shooting both the 6.5x55 and the 7x57R side by side it will be difficult to assess as pleasure has to be an important part of this.
Need to find a dealer with both and see if they will let me try them out.

My K95 in 7x65R has a fairly healthy recoil, seems to be about 30/06 level, with factory ammo, you can always load a big cartridge down, you can't always big a little one up.

 

[tusker]

this is my newly refurbished Rigby in 275 (7x57) it is now shooting half inch groups at 100 yrds with a variety of ammunition.
It was built in 1969.
Tusker

 

[sharkey]

I dont need a 7x57, but I do want a 275 Rigby.

 

[big ears]

I dont need a 7x57, but I do want a 275 Rigby.

Got it in one!

 

[big ears]

My K95 in 7x65R has a fairly healthy recoil, seems to be about 30/06 level, with factory ammo, you can always load a big cartridge down, you can't always big a little one up.

Have shot 30-06 unmoderated with 180gr loads without issue but that was in a heavier rifle. Although I see the benefits of the 7x65r it has to be enjoyable to shoot or it’s a waste of money. Think I will contact Blaser UK and see if they have any suggestions as to how to handle these calibres.

 

[Steff]

The new stock design of the K95 with a straight comb since this year should help to manage the recoil of a 7x65R far better than the old 'Schweinsrücken' design.

 

[User00003]

If you try sho

this is my newly refurbished Rigby in 275 (7x57) it is now shooting half inch groups at 100 yrds with a variety of ammunition.
It was built in 1969.
Tusker

What address is engraved on the barrel? never seen a Rigby on a surplus M98 action and with those irons before, but I know they did have a time of some product variety post WW2 up until the '90's I think

 

[reloader54]

 

[User00003]

Rifles nice too

 

[McKenzie]

I dont need a 7x57, but I do want a 275 Rigby.

I thought about going for one of these but in the end I went for the 7mm Mauser.

 

[Steff]

A 7mm Mauser IS a 7x57!

 

[big ears]

The new stock design of the K95 with a straight comb since this year should help to manage the recoil of a 7x65R far better than the old 'Schweinsrücken' design.

Think I need to shoot them to be sure. I’ve contacted Blaser and will see what they say.

 

[reloader54]

Rifles nice too

prefer his daughter. but whatever pushes your buttons.

 

[Steff]

Think I need to shoot them to be sure. I’ve contacted Blaser and will see what they say.

Very good. But considering your requirements the 7x57 (R) is a very fine caliber which is highly underrated.
IF I were to get a Kipplauf it would be in a 7x57R chambering.

 

[big ears]

Very good. But considering your requirements the 7x57 (R) is a very fine caliber which is highly underrated.
IF I were to get a Kipplauf it would be in a 7x57R chambering.

I am leaning that way. My head is saying don’t rush.

 

[the_greenman]

This is my Ruger #1 in 7x57. I loved the look of the stuzten design and being a leftie the falling block action was ideal. Having previously owned a #1 stainless in .243 I knew it would be a good rifle. The stutzen isn't a 200 yard rifle by any standard but it does the job out to 150. And it ejects.

 

[User00025]

I used a 7 x 57 for 30yrs and a 6.5 x 54 1903 Mannlicher for 20 before that as my main deer rifles. I now have a kipplauf which I have covetted for many years. Would have preferred 7 x 57 but got one right price A Blaser in 30R Blaser calibre. A very aggressive tool at both ends but I love it. Slightly more oomph than a 30.06.

 

[Klenchblaize]

This is my Ruger #1 in 7x57. I loved the look of the stuzten design and being a leftie the falling block action was ideal. Having previously owned a #1 stainless in .243 I knew it would be a good rifle. The stutzen isn't a 200 yard rifle by any standard but it does the job out to 150. And it ejects.

There must be a way of getting a moderator on that.

Lovely view from your highseat.

K

 

[tusker]

If you try sho

What address is engraved on the barrel? never seen a Rigby on a surplus M98 action and with those irons before, but I know they did have a time of some product variety post WW2 up until the '90's I think

This rifle is as it was made for its original owner.
Tusker

 

[User00003]

This rifle is as it was made for its original owner.
Tusker

That’s really interesting, thanks for sharing. Never seen a model like that before