| C_Davidson |
| (.224 member) |
| 02/04/18 10:41 AM |
Re: Choosing 7mm bullet
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Hello C.Davidson,
Agree with HeymSR20!
I use the 7x57 since 1972. In all the modern rifles chambered for it, you can load it up significantly. As a starting point, you can use with total confidence the loads for the 7-08 Remington.
As Heym say, in my M98 Mauser 7x57 I reach 2650 f/s with the same H-Mantle 173 grs, and with any 175 grs bullet as well.
As an all around bullet weight, 154 to 160 grs is a very good choice. Changing the bullet type, not weight, as a function of the game.
Good luck!
PH
Are you saying 7-08 loads can be utilized without change in the 7x57? I'd think the volume of the 51mm case and 57mm case would be enough different that 7-08 loads in the longer case would actually be underpowered.
The velcity levels mentioned are where I want my loads to be. It was mentioned above that when loading one should not try to push the 7x57 to magnum levels. I agree with that and won't be trying to push the cartridge beyound normal European levels. If I want more I can use my lightweight 280 Remington. The 160 grain bullets have really good ballistic coefficients and sectional density, which has influenc3d my thinking about them.
Without looking back, there was something said above about keeping shots under 200 yards. I'd prefer to keep them shorter if I can, but definitely not over 300yards for wary open country game. To me hunting is all about actually hunting, and that means to me getting as close to my quarry as possible. I used to crawl through prairie dog towns stalking individual varmints and once, out of season, was able to sneak up on an oblivious whitetail buck close enough to touch it. You should have seen his response. I'm well over the hill now and can't crawl like I used too and have kinks in my sneak but I sure enjoy doing what I can. It's why I think the 7x57 will be a dandy match for my style.