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Is 7×57 the same as 7mm Mauser?
yes, if it’s 7mm Mauser, . 275 Rigby, the ‘anglicised’ version of the the 7mm Mauser. A cartridge designation with R incorporated in it i.e. 7x57R will be a rimmed version generally for use in break-action rifles and combination guns or drillings. It is not interchangeable with the standard 7×57 Mauser.
What caliber is 7×57 Mauser?
7×57mm Mauser
| 7×57mm | |
|---|---|
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | 7.25 mm (0.285 in) |
| Neck diameter | 8.25 mm (0.325 in) |
| Shoulder diameter | 10.92 mm (0.430 in) |
What caliber is a 7 mm 08?
The 7mm-08 Remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm/308….
| 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|
| Parent case | .308 Winchester |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | 0.284 in (7.2 mm) |
| Neck diameter | 0.315 in (8.0 mm) |
Is there a difference between 7mm and 7mm Rem Mag?
A ‘standard’ 7mm caliber is plenty for deer out to 200 yards. The 7mm mag gives you a lot more practical range out to 400+ yards if needed. The 7 mag also is more forgiving on shots from poor angles, with the right bullet you can penetrate stem to stern [not that I recommend that.]
How good is the 7×57?
With hand loads, the 7×57 is an excellent medium game cartridge. The 7×57 produces velocities around 100 to 150fps slower than the . 270 and . 280 Remington and in doing so, tends to produce mild recoil (in suitably fitting rifles).
What’s the difference between 7mm and 7mm Mauser?
The only real differences between them are the slight variations in velocity, kinetic energy, and trajectory (where the 7mm Magnum has a the advantage) and recoil (where the 7mm Mauser and 7mm-08 have the edge).
Is 7×57 a good round?
The 7×57 outperformed every cartridge in the world and kicked less. Spitzer bullets retain velocity far better than the old-fashioned round nose. Bullet weight was dropped to 139 grains and muzzle velocities increased to 2,789 feet per second, giving the cartridge an effective maximum range of over 4,000 yards.
Is there a difference between 7mm and 7mm-08?
The 7mm Remington Mag is based on the . 375H&H case, blown out, shortened, and necked down to 7mm. Both use the same bullets, but the 7mm-08 has much less powder capacity, and falls under the Short Action label for hi-power rifles.
Is 7mm the same as 7mm-08?
They are the same caliber, just different case capacity and muzzle velocity. If you want more velocity, and you don’t mind more recoil, the 7mmremmag is an excellent choice. If you want less recoil, and a lighter rifle, the 7mm-08 may be a better choice for you. Only accurate guns are interesting.
What is the best ammo for a 7mm Rem Mag?
The Hornady 162 grain SST bullet is one of the very best all-round projectiles available for the 7mm Rem Mag.
Can you shoot 7mm Mauser in 7mm Rem Mag?
NO! 7×57 Mauser and 7×63 Remington Magnum are not even remotely interchangeable. The 7 Mag won’t even chamber in a 7×57 rifle, and a 7×57 cartridge would flop around in a 7 Mag chamber. That’s not even touching on the dangers of attempting to use ammunition that your rifle is not chambered for.
What caliber is 7×64?
The 7×64mm is a popular hunting cartridge in Central Europe due to its 11.95 mm (0.470 in) case head diameter and 84 mm (3.3 in) overall length allowing it to easily be chambered in the Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle that was once standard German military issue….
| 7×64mm | |
|---|---|
| Maximum CUP | 50,500 CUP |
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Is the 7x57mm Mauser better than the 7mm08?
Theoretically, however, the 7×57 mm Mauser should be faster. It has greater case capacity—55.6 grs. versus the 7 mm-08’s 52.2 grs. One can argue that the 7 mm-08’s shorter case is more efficient and yields more energy per grain of powder burned.
What is the length of a 7×57?
Introduced by Mauser in 1892, the 7×57 mm, also called the 7 mm Mauser, is the oldest cartridge designed for smokeless powder that still retains a following. A rimless design, the 7×57 mm has a 0.473″ head diameter, slight body taper and a 20°, 45’ shoulder.
Are Mauser and Mauser cartridges interchangeable?
First off, though they have similar names, the cartridges are not interchangeable. Do not attempt to fire one cartridge in a rifle chambered for another (like a 7mm-08 in a 7mm Mauser) The 7mm-08 and 7mm Mauser have almost identical ballistics on paper. Both cartridges are also known for their accuracy and mild recoil.
Can a Remington 7mm Mauser be reloaded?
A word of caution for reloading the 7mm Mauser though: the 7mm Remington Magnum originally got something of a bad reputation for poor penetration because the original 7mm Magnum loads fired bullets designed for the 7mm Mauser at a significantly higher velocity than what those bullets could withstand.