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which would make a better rifle for my girlfriend for deer, antelope, and an elk thrown in there every once in a while. Girlfriends come and girlfriends go.....the rifle stays. Get the one you like. T'were it for a female with a more permanent title, I'd go 7x57.
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I can't argue with that logic. If recoil is an issue also keep in mind that there are reduced recoil loads for the 270 from Remington. My understanding is these kick like a 243. I always thought that was a nice option to have.
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IMO, the 7x57 is more "cool" but the 270, especially with the Managed Recoil load option, is more practical.
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"Reloading isn't for impatient sissies", is it??? I need your input, as I am planning to reload 7mmx08, for a Lone Eagle SSP. But I am also interested in loading a straight-wall bullet for the same gun, different barrel, but don't know what caliber and dies I should be looking at. Can you please advise what I should check for sources? Eventually I will be firing only the straight-wall cartridge, dropping back to 7mmx.08 just to gain more brass. Thanks. Not trying to be a wise guy but if you truly have to ask this question (meaning you don't hand load) just go with a 270 or 7mm-08 and don't give it a second thought.
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This is easy. While she's your girlfriend, a Savage in .270 will do just fine. After 15 years of marriage, a Ruger #1 in 7x57. Travis That is a clever answer.
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Just another thought here, have you looked at what is available in a youth rifle? Depending on the size of the girl friend the stock might come closer to fitting her.
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I think the real question, seeing as how this thread is over 2 years old, it whether the girlfriend is still around, or maybe she is a wife by now. In any case hopefully the OP has been able to make a decision (or 2).
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IMO, the 7x57 is more "cool" but the 270, especially with the Managed Recoil load option, is more practical. x2
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Its not the recoil on the 270 its that helacius muzzle blast
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I've had a number of rifles in both and will say from a practical viewpoint there isn't that much difference in game taking capability of either. If you are a ballistics nut however I was never able to get the 7mm within 200fps of the 270 with comparable bullet weights using any printed data including the heavy load data for modern rifles. I will also say that as group the 3-4 270's I had probably shot better than the 3-4 7mm's I had out of the box. The 7mm's usually required some adjustments in seating depth to comp for the long throats to get them to shoot their best. Don't be fooled by all of the recoil hype because if you shoot a 140 gr bullet at 2700 fps from a 7.5 lb rifle then there usually isn't much recoil difference whether the diameter of the bullet is .264, 284 or .308. The fit of the stock and hardness if the butt pad will have more influence than the bore diameter on felt recoil. Having said all of this the 7mm does have as stated a coolness factor but the 270 is a much better practical choice in terms of factory loads availability both full and reduced recoil and cost while generally having a slight ballistics edge. Just my $.02
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My idea is keep the cost down and buy one of the new Marlins in 7-08 for $300. They have a reputation for being pretty good shooters and it will always be handy to have if GF leaves.
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Given that OP is in Baker MT, I would go with a .270 over a 7x57 just for practicality. But I also might be tempted for a lighter rifle for deer and antelope, and assume she can borrow a gun for an elk hunt if need be. She needs something to enjoy shooting, and a .243 might be a better call.
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The better rifle would be the one that fits her best. It should be chambered for a round that she can shoot well. Women vary alot as to what they can shoot well. But nobody shoots well with an ill fitting rifle. As far as the comparison of the cartriages goes, I'd discover first of all what she can shoot best and what appeals to her. E
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7x57. Less kick, plenty of power, good bullets available. My guess is that she's not apt to be a serious shooter, such that shots beyond about 250 yards are unlikely. As Jack O'Connor said, "Big Punch in Little Case." It was his wife, Eleanor's, favorite cartridge. He was fond of it too.
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It seems as though you don't reload, so get the one with cheaper ammo. I suspect that will be the 270.
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If you don't reload, a 7x57 is not a good choice.
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