Got a good 7x57 story. I was in northern NY Adirondacks hunting at my camp private club 9000 acre lease. Anyway was out w/ my 7x57 Ruger # RSI and took a good fall, hit the scope. Just to be sure I went to club gravel pit to fire a few. Bunch a guys there looking funny at my Mannlicher stock, short stubby gun. So I shot a few w/ my handloads still right on. One guy comes over and says hey what gun is that. Told him Ruger # 1 7x57. He said, Never heard of that one, but if I were you I'd get rid of it because that gun doesn't sound loud enough to kill a deer". I laughed thinking he was joking, but by his reaction I new he was totally clueless. True story, no BS! Anyway have owned both calibers and shot numerous white tails w/ them. I do enjoy the 7x57 for its history. I also enjoy my Swede too. All great calibers for handloading, hunting, and target shooting.
