Tell me what you know about the 7x57

If it weren't for the mid-length or long action necessity, the x57 would likely have held onto much more popularity in the states. When the 7-08 came around, it seemed like a "more American thing to do," and of course, these days anything larger than 6.5mm recoils too much...

I built a 700 CDL in 7x57mm as my first "practice rifle" for long range shooting, behind a 300wm "primary." That x57 put a lot of bullets on target way out there, so while I might favor various cartridge du jour for my long range play time, the x57 always holds a place in me. It might be over length, but it does make me giggle a little inside when I bring the old girl out of the safe for some range time.
 
I have built three rifles similar to yours in 7x57, one each for my Dad, my brother and myself. I used 98 Mauser actions and new replacement 19-1/2" military carbine barrels. I have found that so far I really like the Hornady 139 gr spire point bullets best for deer hunting. I have also shot deer with the Remington 140gr core-lokt bullets, but they do seem to be a heavier constructed bullet and therefor I don't like them as well.
 
Originally Posted By: 44splI have built three rifles similar to yours in 7x57, one each for my Dad, my brother and myself. I used 98 Mauser actions and new replacement 19-1/2" military carbine barrels. I have found that so far I really like the Hornady 139 gr spire point bullets best for deer hunting. I have also shot deer with the Remington 140gr core-lokt bullets, but they do seem to be a heavier constructed bullet and therefor I don't like them as well.

The Hornady 139 grain spire point and 50 grains of H4831SC shot a very very small group. If it repetes next trip to the range, I'll stop right there with load work. It will be used mainly for a Whitetail rifle and thats plenty of bullet for the deer around here.
 
Originally Posted By: pyscodogOriginally Posted By: 44splI have built three rifles similar to yours in 7x57, one each for my Dad, my brother and myself. I used 98 Mauser actions and new replacement 19-1/2" military carbine barrels. I have found that so far I really like the Hornady 139 gr spire point bullets best for deer hunting. I have also shot deer with the Remington 140gr core-lokt bullets, but they do seem to be a heavier constructed bullet and therefor I don't like them as well.

The Hornady 139 grain spire point and 50 grains of H4831SC shot a very very small group. If it repetes next trip to the range, I'll stop right there with load work. It will be used mainly for a Whitetail rifle and thats plenty of bullet for the deer around here.

i'll have to keep that combo in mind, ive got a box of those on the shelf - but i was planning on running them with varget at first. cousin has some flavor of Mauser in 7x57, and as soon as he gets around to putting a scope on it, i told him i'd help him with some load developement for it.
 


The 7X57 has been reinvented so may times that I forget.
It was used by Armies around the world to kill people.
They had to get some thing new or change the name.
The Germans had a winner in the 7X57. I is over looked.
With all the new bullets it is a winner.
 
Excellent cartridge, I've got an old Remington #5 rolling block in 7x57 and that thing has killed more whitetails than blue tongue. I was shooting Remington 140 gr core locks until they quit making them. Had good luck with Hornady Superformance 139 gr sst.
Rustydust was nice enough to load up some 154 gr sst which I have yet to shoot.
 
I've got a Ruger #1 in 7x57, it's one of the older ones with a longer throat that really doesn't care for lighter bullets. So I shoot 173 grain loads out of it. Really like that rifle and caliber but I suspect some of that is nostalgia which happens as you get a little older. I would however buy another in a heartbeat if I found it in a CZ or Model 70.
 
Nostalgia is what got me on the rifle. Its just a really nice, well built rifle. Its no BR rifle but pretty accurate and fun to shoot.
 
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