Author Topic: 7X57 Mauser (Read 831 times)

Big Tom · « **on:** July 12, 2003, 08:13:47 PM »

I am contemplating adding a rifle barrel to my TC Encore 209X50, probably to do a little Deer hunting. I am thinking about getting a 7X57 mauser or 7X57 Mauser Imp. I would appreciate any info or experience on this project. I will reload my own ammo for this rifle.

tom ga hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2003, 09:05:13 AM »

i have a 7x57 m700 classic in a borden stock and love it.. my loads are 139 hornady flat bases with 50 gr h4350 and 154 round noses with 48.0 h4350.. these are hot loads so reduce and start back up..

onesonek · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2003, 12:28:19 PM »

The 7x57 or AI would be a good (excellent), choice for the Encore. I personally haven't used the round, YET!. But have hunted next to them, on several ocassions. I've been impressed by 7x57's performance in the field. I do have a fair amount experience with AI's, and most of my custom barrels are AI'd. I do it mostly to reduce case trimming. The added velocity is a plus, if needed. But out to 300 yds, generally not. The one thing I've found most curious, is my AI's are accurate, whether loaded mild or hot. It's only a guess and my opinion, that the less tapered body, grips the chamber walls more quickly and maybe tighter.? Resulting in more inherent accuracy.? I just ordered a 7mm barrel for my Encore, but I went a little bit the other way. Having it chambered in a 7mmBRM. Basically a maximized 7-30 Waters, with the body taper blown out , and shoulder moved forward. I'm still going to have a #1 RSI in a 7x57 soon though!!!

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Big Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2003, 06:34:09 PM »

I had a 7X57 in a Ruger bolt several years ago and it was absolutely deadly on deer with 140 gr NPs. Don't know why I let that one go? :roll:

dghuppert · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2003, 02:45:41 PM »

I just traded for a Bullberry barrel for my Encore, not in 7x57 but the necked down version called the 257 Roberts, 24" heavy sporter. I think I got the better end of the deal. I took it out last weekend and shot it for the first time. The first three shots at 100 yards grouped into just over 2/3 inch. Needless to say I'm very happy with it's performance. I was shooting a Nosler 85 gr B-tip at about 3000 fps. I'm going to take it to Rosebud in a couple of weeks and shoot a few p'dogs with it. It should make an excellent antelope/whitetail rifle with a little heavier bullets.
The other barrel that I got from the same guy was a 26" heavy varmint 22-250 made by VVCG (along with a set of laminated VVCG wood). This one shoots even better! I'm getting spoiled by these custom barrels. I'm always thinking about what other ones I need to add. LOL

Big Tom · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2003, 06:13:43 PM »

Boy! Sounds like you have two winners! :grin:

Big Gun · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2003, 12:00:17 PM »

Big Tom -

Any reason the 280 Rem would not be just as good or better - just a 30-06 necked down to 7 mm? Factory ammo is readily available for this cartridge, as are reloading components. They were made as a TC factory barrel when the Encore first came out and there is a new one available right here http://pages.prodigy.net/mktcdyksman/encbarls or a used one available here http://www.edstc.com/edstc/24blueenc.html . I have done business on several occastions with both - never a problem.

Big Tom · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2003, 04:35:24 AM »

I have had a few .280s, very nice caliber. I'm a little leery of the recoil of a .280 on an Encore frame. Longwinters posted on this forum that his new 7mm/08 barrel kicked harder than a 7mm mag.
The 7X57 has the lowest recoil energy I've ever experienced per its ballistic potential.