Do I need a 7x57?

[Bavarianbrit]

I've been using a 7x57 for the past 25 years. Mainly for roe (30+/yr) and for a few red mostly at the rut and also for foxes. It's never let me down on any of them. I was tempted to buy a .243 barrel last year and was going to sell the 7x5 one. Alas, the .243 still sits in the cupboard and first choice is the 7x57. Love the 123gn bullets that RWS did, but also the 156gn Norma's. Both are good for anything, the 123's are my preferred choice for foxes, but the Norma's get the job done on deer with little to no mess on the roe.

Never shot a 6.5 so can't compare

100 RWS Geschosse (projectiles) 7mm (.284) TMS 9,4 @ 29.90 euros (145 grainers are on sale at a super price in egun).

 

[big ears]

Be better off with the 7x64

Thank you for this. I did look at the 7x64 but did feel that if the 7x57 was good enough for Jim Corbett then it would be good enough for me!!

 

[Doric]

I have shot 6.5x55 and am very comfortable with it. It has done all I wanted and has given me a lovely red deer trophy which is on my wall.
Most of my stalking is roe with a few fallow and the odd red. I do not shoot boar but might someday and have been to Montana to hunt elk and might go back (if the wife allows)
I am seriously thinking of trading everything in and getting a single shot lightweight stalking rifle. The two calibres which are shortlisted are the 6.5x55 and the 7x57.
To move to the 7x57 I would have to change all my reloading kit and get new powders and bullets etc.
So my question is. How much will I gain by moving to 7x57 over the 6.5x55 which I already know well?

BE

You will not regret getting a 7x57 / 275 . Good for roe to red .

 

[Doric]

And of course elephant!

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

i have five sitting here
from stainless and sythetic for a very nice Lothar barrelled military Mauser 98

very capable cartridge
no different to the ,270, arguably has better bullet range
easily big enough for boar or large continental game

get one

 

[big ears]

So I did in the end get one and went for something different.

and I love it!!

 

[Dickie]

So do tell it’s a K95 but is it the 7x57 or another?

 

[big ears]

So do tell it’s a K95 but is it the 7x57 or another?

7x57R shoots RWS 162gr Cone points to less than an inch Unmoderated and has mild recoil. And weighs 7.5lb with scope on.

 

[Dickie]

Sweet

 

[Toots]

Very nice indeed.

 

[sh1kar]

Nice - surely it deserves a leather sling....

S

 

[User00014]

I have shot 6.5x55 and am very comfortable with it. It has done all I wanted and has given me a lovely red deer trophy which is on my wall.
Most of my stalking is roe with a few fallow and the odd red. I do not shoot boar but might someday and have been to Montana to hunt elk and might go back (if the wife allows)
I am seriously thinking of trading everything in and getting a single shot lightweight stalking rifle. The two calibres which are shortlisted are the 6.5x55 and the 7x57.
To move to the 7x57 I would have to change all my reloading kit and get new powders and bullets etc.
So my question is. How much will I gain by moving to 7x57 over the 6.5x55 which I already know well?

BE

GO and take your self off for a long walk and just think about what you have said!

of course you need a 7x57!

unless it’s cack handed them I might be interested?

just realised how old this thread is

 

[big ears]

unless it’s cack handed them I might be interested?

I have a crack handed one I want to sell as well!

 

[User00014]

I have a crack handed one I want to sell as well!

go to the WhatsApp and lets talk!

 

[bally]

I have a Mauser fn 98 in 7x57 and it is a nice rifle to carry, and shoot this calibre is highly respected in the African game world.

 

[1st Pattern Paul]

So I did in the end get one and went for something different.View attachment 149092

and I love it!!

What a great decision, well done that man. I've a Heym SR44 in 7 x 57 and I'd sell organs before I parted with it.