Originally Posted by atkinson


The 7x57 with a handload can perform circles around the 7-08..My 7x57s have mostly had 06 length magazine boxes, and throated to accept a 175 gr. bullet seated to .284, that is a very long throat..As a result of this set up, I have in effect a 7x57 IMP as I have increased powder space the same as improving the round. I get 2900 plus FPS with a 160 gr. Nosler and an easy 2700 FPS with a 175, and have reloaded that brass as many as 14 times with several trims..The wonderful little Brnos Mod. 21 and 22 also have this mag box chamber set up..This also requires the use of H414..


Bottom line is the 7x57 has more powder capcity than the 7-08 just like the 6mm Rem has more powder capacity than the .243. on so fourth.


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