ItalianHound
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Shot a gold medal fallow buck and a 105kg boar in the same morning in Tuscany. Geico tm165 gn, both dropped on the spot. Great cartridge
New Highland Calibre - What to go For
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Something else to keep in mind, when using factory ammo Sellier and Bellot are similar to a 7 x 57 shot.
A noticeable difference from RWS.
Koenig
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Jura
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It's interesting that the C.I.P calls for a 7.25 (.285") dia bullet head for the 7 x 64 round rather than the standard 7.23 mm (.284") dia ???
Jagare
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Highland Calibre got to be 7x57. I've killed moose with my 7x57R. Southern fallow buck I've killed plenty with a .243 also loads with the .308. My favorite and much underated calibre at the moment is the 8x57R. The 8x57 is a great round and if i wanted just one bolt rifle now it would be in 8x57 its death to any game walking in Europe.
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alberta boy
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alberta boy
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I've always like the 8x57 , it's a flexible and reliable cartridge . I've owned a few over the years and taken Deer , Moose and Black Bear with them , usually with a 195 to 200 gr bullet . The old Speer 200gr Hot Cores were perfect for most things . I could happily hunt with one for anything we have around here for the rest of my days .............. I won't , but I could lol .
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The deer man
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Aye, plenty of AR owners in the UK eh?
Anyone wanting a bolt gun in this chambering?
Bullets or Ammunition?
We do both
130gr 7-08mm Factory load in Fox Classic Hunter
also 145gr Fox
and a range of other 7mm projectiles
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Because they didn't know any better!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just ask yourself why the 270 is a very popular highland stalking rifle.
David.
swaro79
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Or ladyboys need not applyBecause they didn't know any better!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Foxyboy43
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I think over my stalking career I have shot everything from .243 up. They are all more than capable of humanely dispatching reds out to and well beyond your 250yds max - therefore assuming your ability matches their capability you are down to personal choice - and from the plethora of differing posts you will now be more confused than ever! My simplistic view is start thinking about 6.5x55SE upwards and make your own choice as all new rifles should shoot much better than you can and assuming the nut behind the bolt does his bit all will do the task asked of them.
Foxyboy43
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I think over my stalking career I have shot everything from .243 up. They are all more than capable of humanely dispatching reds out to and well beyond your 250yds max - therefore assuming your ability matches their capability you are down to personal choice - and from the plethora of differing posts you will now be more confused than ever! My simplistic view is start thinking about 6.5x55SE upwards and make your own choice as all new rifles should shoot much better than you can and assuming the nut behind the bolt does his bit all will do the task asked of them.
I think that the 7.25mm/.285" bullet-diameter is from the table of maximum dimensions for the cartridge/bullet.
As such it probably shouldn't be read as a reccommendation for the correct diameter of bullet to use.
Foxyboy43
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Very interesting and not a calibre I know! Lee book shows calibre at .284" and the loads for it are "reduced 280 Remington loads". very quick look shows velocities for 125g are pretty close to .308 but presumably better SD and flatter trajectory from the 284? The 280 x 125g max loads for IMR 4831 show the same velocity for each with 50,000 CUP but the 284 uses only 57g against the Remy 60g. Presumably reflecting the Remy's extra 20 thou case length? I wonder are there many in use in the uk?
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