7x57 mauser barrel (lucky to find one)

[lonewolf5348]

I stop this past week at a small gun shop and on the rack I did see a handi with a extra barrel sitting along side the barrel action.The gun was a 223  cal and it had a 7x57 barrel WOW not many 7x57 laying around.I started talking with the owner and after some BS ing he let the barrel go for 120.00 not bad
I think I will replace the 243 cal. with it and see

[quickdtoo]

That's indeed a rare find, CONGRATS!! 

Tim

[lonewolf5348]

Tim: thanks indeed a rare find and in pretty good shape
I just got in so I will see the lock up how it turns out

[tacklebury]

Ooo I'm so jealous that's one caliber I really would love to have.  I've missed my 7x57mm mauser since I've sold it.  8(

[petemi]

Ooo I'm so jealous that's one caliber I really would love to have.  I've missed my 7x57mm mauser since I've sold it.  8(

Been there, done that, got the shirt, got the hat.  Now, I don't sell ANYTHING unless I have at least two, or just plain don't like it.

Pete

[lonewolf5348]

I tried it last night on a few actions seem to lock up fine on the 2006 action that came with a factory 30-06 barrel.
I really want it too lock on the 2004 action but no luck
I was hoping to use the thumb hole and new forearm stock on the 243 cal.

[Frank V]

Congratulations, you are going to like that 7X57 aka .275 Rigby, it's a great cartridge. I'd hate to be without it. It's pleasant to shoot, plenty powerful, & accurate.
Frank

[LONGTOM]

My youngest liked his 243 Handi until he got his hands on my (his) 7x57. 
I think I lost it forever! 
He is 5 for 5 with it and I don't think you could ever pry it out of his hands!
You will love it.
It isn't fancy, fast or new, but the old 140gr always gets the job done.



LONGTOM