Dagnabbit, BobinNH, now you went and got me to giving serious consideration to the 7MM Mauser. I sure as heck hope I don't find one 'cause I'm liable to buy it. Heck, I'm already checking loading data for it. A 150 grain .284 caliber bullet at 2800 FPS is about as good as it gets and much better than necessary. No wonder hunters of yesteryear who weren't as bright as we are used it for everything. A cartridge that costs five simoleons has got to work better than one that costs 90% less, right?
I need to stay off these boards. They're gunna cost me money.
Now where can I find me a 7MM Mauser???
Take care, BobinNH,
R
R: The Roberts and the 7x57 make a great "pair",and compliment each other nicely.Same case,different bore diameter.The Roberts for the varmint/deer gig,and the 7x57 for the general purpose,all round chores.Neither gulps a lot of powder and both kick lightly for what you get from them.
A 7x57 is just a rebarrel job away from any 270 or 30/06. The money thing is another issue.
