About 22 years ago I had a 7X57 I made myself in Rigby style. I used the 160 gr Nosler Partitions. I never had any complaints at all. Everything I shot died with one shot, and nothing went any father than about 15 yards after it was shot.
The 7-08 is about the same speed as the 7X57 bullet for bullet, so I would recommend the 160 gr Nosler Partition without hesitation.
Not trying to hijack, but what load and what velocity did you use for that 160PT in your 7x57? I too have a 7x57 and from what I can read the 7mm/08 loads will work in 7x57 ( I have Mod 70 FWT) in a modern action? For either cartridge, I wonder if the 168 ABLR around 2650 or so wouldn't work well on elk/big hogs too?
