Post by: jackelope on April 09, 2010, 05:49:42 PM
Thanks
Post by: hunterofelk on April 09, 2010, 06:21:38 PM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on April 09, 2010, 06:37:40 PM
Post by: coriantonk on April 09, 2010, 06:39:31 PM
Post by: ecnclan on April 09, 2010, 07:39:14 PM
Post by: Bofire on April 09, 2010, 08:02:31 PM
Carl
Post by: thinkingman on April 10, 2010, 08:25:06 AM
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.
Post by: jackelope on April 10, 2010, 08:47:38 AM
I'm looking forward to getting it and figuring it out.
JB
Post by: madmack76 on April 10, 2010, 09:10:53 PM
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Post by: jackelope on April 12, 2010, 02:38:39 PM
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.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on April 12, 2010, 02:43:44 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 12, 2010, 04:34:32 PM
I want a pic!
Let me get this thing scoped up and then I'll snap a few.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on April 12, 2010, 06:59:07 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 12, 2010, 08:56:52 PM
Post by: lazydrifter on April 13, 2010, 03:49:19 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on April 13, 2010, 06:18:25 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 ...
Post by: GoldTip on April 13, 2010, 06:48:41 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 21, 2010, 08:05:54 PM
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 21, 2010, 08:15:43 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.
Post by: coriantonk on July 22, 2010, 01:34:50 AM
Post by: ML_Hunter on July 22, 2010, 01:47:50 AM
Post by: FC on July 22, 2010, 05:53:59 PM
Post by: woodswalker on July 22, 2010, 06:09:57 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