Thread: 7x57

I picked nosler bt 140 as thats in my head and you're wrong. Just for fun a 6.5 shits over .270 there as well. Also better than a 7mm but at least you get some nice heavy projectiles for the 7mm

Originally Posted by Tahr

That was damned fine shooting with factory ammo.
What's your rifle?

That was a Sabatti mod 870.

Originally Posted by Toby

I picked nosler bt 140 as thats in my head and you're wrong. Just for fun a 6.5 shits over .270 there as well. Also better than a 7mm but at least you get some nice heavy projectiles for the 7mm

But the 6.5 is soooo slow mate

I have a Rem mod 700 in 270 that shoots well too, but a shoulder injury pushed me in the direction of the 7mm Mauser. Now I will have to sell one of them. Maybe.


This is Rem Corelokt 130 gr
And sorry about the large size again, I dont know why it does that.

Originally Posted by Toby

I picked nosler bt 140 as thats in my head and you're wrong. Just for fun a 6.5 shits over .270 there as well. Also better than a 7mm but at least you get some nice heavy projectiles for the 7mm

My apologies. You are right @Toby. That is not the case with the Accubond though. Strange???
I am not in the mood for a pointless argument so if you want to believe the 7x57 is superior to the 270 that's fine. It is a great all round cartridge and I am sure you will be more than happy with it if you get one.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Haha. Why so angry with the 270 @Toby?

Dunno why, I like shooting the 270 and I do not really give a shit what anyone thinks. People seem to run for the hills at the thought of shooting a 270 dunno why they are not that nasty to shoot, I will admit I used to cringe at the thought of shooting a 270 based on the hooplah of it being savage with the recoil till I actually picked up the balls to try shooting one haven't looked back to be honest and now I find myself jumping at the chance to fire magnum calibers.

Cool story bro. If only Shearer was talking to you........

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

Cool story bro. If only Shearer was talking to you........

Well excuse me your honour

Us factory ammo is slow. Euro stuff is better. Think of it as a 7 mm/08. Ww760 is the powder. You can get to 2800 fps with a 140/139 pill. I have a merkel single. 5lb plus scope. Beautiful bit of kit.