Author Topic: 7x57 Mauser (Read 14834 times)

jackelope · « **on:** April 09, 2010, 05:49:42 PM »

So I'm the proud new owner of an unfired Ruger m77 in 7x57 mauser. I will pick it up on monday. If there ever was a caliber I couldn't possibly know anything less about, this is it. I was told it's a great caliber and I've been doing some reading on it a little and it seems like it is a good one. If anybody's got any input on it or suggestions for replacing the skeleton or "boat paddle" stock it's got on it I'm all ears. It seemed to be a good deal so I jumped on it.

Thanks

hunterofelk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2010, 06:21:38 PM »

I have one in a mauser. IMR 4831 and 160 gr. bullets work pretty good for me. Ballistically I'd say it is under the .280 Remington. Similar to comparing the .308 to the .30-06. The 7x57 loaded to 45,000 to 50,000 psi is a great medium game cartridge at medium ranges.

BigGoonTuna · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2010, 06:37:40 PM »

7x57 is in the ballpark of the 7mm-08, the only "drawback" is that it won't fit a short action(if you're one of those picky types). the upside is that once you get into the heavier bullets(160gr and up) it'll sling them better than the 7-08. factory ammo seems a little limited.

coriantonk · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2010, 06:39:31 PM »

Great choice!

An excellent round that has proven its self all over the world. If you google the cartridge you can find stories of it being used in Africa on elephants. Now I am not saying that I would use it for that, but it is a good cartridge for any thing you might need to shoot on this continent.

ecnclan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2010, 07:39:14 PM »

I have a Mauser being built in the same caliber that should be finished this summer. Handloading will maximize it's potential with a great bullet selection out there. Should be good for any critter on this continent except for big bears though plenty of elephant have fallen to it.

Bofire · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2010, 08:02:31 PM »

:)major cool score. Bell killed elephants with it!
Carl

thinkingman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2010, 08:25:06 AM »

Quote from: BigGoonTuna on April 09, 2010, 06:37:40 PM

7x57 is in the ballpark of the 7mm-08, the only "drawback" is that it won't fit a short action(if you're one of those picky types). the upside is that once you get into the heavier bullets(160gr and up) it'll sling them better than the 7-08. factory ammo seems a little limited.

Exactly what I would have said.
Factory ammo is 'downloaded' for safety with older actions with weaker metallurgy.
You can load longer bullets than the '08 casing.
Enjoy....it's a classic on the lines of 30-06.

jackelope · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2010, 08:47:38 AM »

Thanks guys...
I'm looking forward to getting it and figuring it out.

JB

madmack76 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2010, 09:10:53 PM »

deadly round i have an old mauser open sight i use for brush hunting drops the deer and elk quick and fast

Huntbear · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2010, 12:56:10 PM »

Being a Ruger action, you can really wring out some good hand loads with that round. As for the boat paddle stock, just google some Ruger replacements, and you should come up with a lot of alternatives.

high country · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2010, 01:54:22 PM »

tis a really sweet round in those actions that are the right length for it. the good news for you is there is no excuse to not be able to load long bullets out to the lands....there is plenty of real estate in the mag.

jackelope · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2010, 02:38:39 PM »

Well I got the rifle today...
Nice rifle, pretty much brand new. Must have a new stock for it...really don't like the skeleton stock. Also got a nice scope with it.

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2010, 02:43:44 PM »

I want a pic!

jackelope · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:34:32 PM »

Quote from: WDFW-SUX on April 12, 2010, 02:43:44 PM

I want a pic!

Let me get this thing scoped up and then I'll snap a few.

BigGoonTuna · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2010, 06:59:07 PM »

find yourself a ruger m77 ultralight factory stock. probably the classiest looking one they make, and you can probably get one for relatively cheap.

jackelope · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2010, 08:56:52 PM »

Cool...thanks. I just mounted up the scope in the Ruger rings that came with the gun...not even out of the package yet. I think it will make a nice little blacktail gun. The scope I got is a Burris Signature Select 1.5-6x40. Nice piece of glass. All up it's a nice rig. It will be even better once the stock gets upgraded.

lazydrifter · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2010, 03:49:19 AM »

I just picked up a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle in 7X57. Went out and shot it the other day. Very low recoil, very comfortable to shoot.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:18:25 AM »

Quote from: lazydrifter on April 13, 2010, 03:49:19 AM

Very low recoil, very comfortable to shoot.

I had a Ruger M77 in 7x57 as a loaner gun from a gunsmith who botched a repair job on my rifle right before an antelope hunt. Remington Core-lokt factories, was VERY impressed. Recoil was SURPRISINGLY low, and killed several antelope DRT out to about 250 yards. Didn't want to give it back ...

GoldTip · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:48:41 AM »

Killed my first deer, first elk and first bear with a 7x57 mauser. Truly was a mauser gun with a set of Lyman peep sights on it. Great gun with great accuracy. One thing about that boat paddle stock, I have one on a all weather ruger in 300win. Muck like you never liked the look of it either, I replaced it. Gun just didn't feel the same or point the same for me, went back to the boat paddle, embarced the true ugliness and it shoots great. I'm just sayin.....

jackelope · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2010, 08:05:54 PM »

Sorry I forgot this thread. Here's the rifle after a parkerizing job and a new style Hawkeye synthetic stock...I couldn't handle the pretty deep blue finish it used to have.

Three_Oh_Eight · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2010, 08:15:43 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on April 09, 2010, 05:49:42 PM

So I'm the proud new owner of an unfired Ruger m77 in 7x57 mauser. I will pick it up on monday. If there ever was a caliber I couldn't possibly know anything less about, this is it. I was told it's a great caliber and I've been doing some reading on it a little and it seems like it is a good one. If anybody's got any input on it or suggestions for replacing the skeleton or "boat paddle" stock it's got on it I'm all ears. It seemed to be a good deal so I jumped on it.

Thanks

I believe McMillan makes stocks inletted for Rugers. I think Bell & Carlson does as well.

coriantonk · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2010, 01:34:50 AM »

Thats a good lookin rifle right there.

ML_Hunter · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2010, 01:47:50 AM »

You can just let me know if you get tired of that little rifle

I'm sure I can find someone to take it off your hands

FC · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2010, 05:53:59 PM »

A really great cartridge there with surprisingly low recoil when compared to similar cartridges, good looking rifle too.

woodswalker · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2010, 06:09:57 PM »

Quote from: BigGoonTuna on April 09, 2010, 06:37:40 PM

7x57 is in the ballpark of the 7mm-08, the only "drawback" is that it won't fit a short action(if you're one of those picky types). the upside is that once you get into the heavier bullets(160gr and up) it'll sling them better than the 7-08. factory ammo seems a little limited.

Factory ammo is limited to 43,000-45,000 CUP in deference to the number of Mauser 1892/1893/1895 rifles chambered in it that are still floating around...Like the 2 that I have. That said, once it is loaded for modern rifles into the 52,000-55,000 CUP range its the full equal of the .308/30-06 class cartridges..but with a better BC and SD for equal bullet bullet weight

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