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Norma has a 150 gr. loading that is accurate in every 7x57 I've tried it in.

My notes show that the 150 gr. norma load averaged 2717 fps out of my old ruger 77 with a 22" barrel.

Joe:

Does Norma still load that? The only factory Norma I see in 7x57 is the 156 grain Oryx. The 7x57R has a 150 grain FMJ, but I don't see any 150 grain loads in the standard 7x57.

Rev.,Im not Joe,but,I still have part of a box of the Norma 7x57 ammo.The part no. is 17002.Norma calls it a 150 gr. semi pointed soft point and lists a muzzle vel. of 2755 fps.I would be surprised if they still make this load.

Thanks. From the Norma website it looks like the only 7x57 still offered is the 156 Oryx.

Rev, sorry I'm so late in answering but, I went to Tulsa for the gun show and am just getting back into the swing. Yes, the # is 17002. I got several boxes years ago and only a partial left. The 156 grain may be even better.

Hey Joe: you might want to hang on to that. Norma doesn't list it anymore and the last box I saw auctioned off at about $50. The 156 grain Oryx is the only factory 7x57 load they now show.

$50 bucks is les than $10 more than our local Gander Mtn. wants for Remington green box 7x57 140 grain pspcl.Its hard to imagine!

Ouch! I picked up green box Core Lokt for $19.99 per box at Target Sports USA - free shipping.

Recently purchased a #1 RSI in 7x57 but haven't gotten the scope mounted the way I would like so I can shoot it. Have some priv ammo and some S&B stuff to just get things on paper with. Maybe in the next couple of weeks.

Magnificent!

Congrats Rev!

Thanks, Elk. It's still magnificent, isn't it.

Yup.

I think he does most of his flaming with a McFlame .223AI...

DF

John:

In that article you mentioned that you've taken pronghorn and springbok out to 400+ yards. Do happen to remember the load, primarily the bullet used and velocity?

Thanks

Have done that with a couple of loads:

The Nosler 140 Tip and 50.0 grains of IMR4350. This was in a "red pad" Ruger No. 1A with the typical very long throat of older Ruger 7x57's, and would be a pretty hot load in some rifles. Muzzle velocity was around 2850 fps.

The Sierra 160 GameKing and 46.0 grains of H4350. This was in my Kilimanjaro custom rifle, which has a minimal throat, so probably wouldn't be too hot in many rifles. Muzzle velocity is right around 2700 fps.

Thanks, John. One other question: you didn't mention in the article whether or not you have a favorite powder, or which you consider the most versatile in the 7x57. Any opinion?

I'm not John and certainly don't have his experience with the 7X57, but all of them that I have had really took a liking to H-4350.

Thanks. Any bullet weight preference?