I don't see the 7x57 as a good choice for a non-reloader, or an inexperienced one. @80 with loads from any book is better in that respect. Besides, gettind a 7x57 at a reasonable price is much more difficult. That 280 I showed him, that's the way to go. Good glass and ammo to practice with, get a lot done for about 1200 bucks.
Not that I don't love my 7x57 remington classic. I put that in a Houge stock, deer killing machine.