7x57 or 7mm-08

06 July 2006, 01:34

oldun

7x57 or 7mm-08

Hi Guys,
I'm clearing some clutter, I have two 7mm rifles, one of which I might let go, they are a Ruger no1 RSI in 7x57 and a Sako Finnlight in 7mm-08.
They are quite different rifles therefore it's not easy to make a sensible choice. Neither will be my go to rifle and as such are Sunday-going-to-shooting rifles. If you were in my position and assuming you are familliar with these two rifles, which one and why, would you put on the for sale rack?

I have been wrong before my wife tells me so.

06 July 2006, 01:38

z1r

I'd keep the one that you shoot the best.

06 July 2006, 04:54

9.3 rifleman

Wow, this is a tough one. I love Sako rifles and I love Ruger #1 RSI's (I lean a litle more toward Sako). However, the 7x57 is one of my absolute favorite cartridges -especially in a rifle with a Mannlicher style stock. I can't think of a better "Sunday Afternoon" rifle than this classy combination. Good luck.

06 July 2006, 05:08

Jay Johnson

A no brainer it's the Ruger has nothing to do with caliber.

06 July 2006, 06:26

bartsche

If you were in my position and assuming you are familliar with these two rifles, which one and why, would you put on the for sale rack?QUOTE]

Oh my! You have a terrible problem. However, consider if you will that the 7mm-08 is really a marginally designed cartridge( I know I'm being generous) and that a single shoot will generally drive the shooter to be a more superior shot. That single shot being in 7X57 is just a bonus. Did that help? hammering

roger

Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..

06 July 2006, 06:48

Woodjack

I would sell both of them, and build a boltaction 7x57.
WinchesterM70sa has a 3.08" magbox, if that helps

06 July 2006, 07:16

Thomas Jones

I clearly would keep the one I shoot best.
The cartridges arenot different enough to matter. I would love to have either...tj3006

06 July 2006, 07:40

seafire/B17G

You have some nice rifles...

I'd look for two other choices...

06 July 2006, 16:08

Hamish

Gidday Oldun,

I hear those Sako Finlights are a heap of junk so why don't you just send it down to me so I can dispose of it in a suitable manner.

I have a space where it can sit to rust away in dignity with an occasional trip out to wear it out.

Honest I will even pay the courier fee to help you with your problem.

Happy Hunting

Hamish

06 July 2006, 19:06

El Deguello

quote:
Originally posted by oldun:
Hi Guys,
I'm clearing some clutter, I have two 7mm rifles, one of which I might let go, they are a Ruger no1 RSI in 7x57 and a Sako Finnlight in 7mm-08.
They are quite different rifles therefore it's not easy to make a sensible choice. Neither will be my go to rifle and as such are Sunday-going-to-shooting rifles. If you were in my position and assuming you are familliar with these two rifles, which one and why, would you put on the for sale rack?

I have been wrong before my wife tells me so.

The 7X57.... but I admit to being prejudiced in favor of the ,57mm case, regardless of the diameter of the bullet!

06 July 2006, 19:16

Don Slater

quote:
Originally posted by Woodjack:
I would sell both of them, and build a boltaction 7x57.
WinchesterM70sa has a 3.08" magbox, if that helps .

A lot of good advice here.

McMillan
"edge" stock? Cerekote metal finish?

06 July 2006, 19:46

1894mk2

Keep the finnlite 7mm08, get it threaded and fit a custom PES (made in NZ) supressor and stick a few ounces of weight in the butt.

Hey presto supressed rifle no longer, no heavier and with same balance as normal rifle.....Very very good tool!

07 July 2006, 04:29

oldun

quote:
Originally posted by Hamish:
Gidday Oldun,

I hear those Sako Finlights are a heap of junk so why don't you just send it down to me so I can dispose of it in a suitable manner.

I have a space where it can sit to rust away in dignity with an occasional trip out to wear it out.

Honest I will even pay the courier fee to help you with your problem.

Happy Hunting

Hamish

Hi Hamish,
Thank you for your more than generous offer. I have had a word with the courier and he will collect, at what I thought was a reasonable charge. If you can send me the $nz2,000 to cover the cost I'll send the rifle on Monday.
Thank you so much.
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