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7X57R or 7X65R. got to choose
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For deer, varminting, maybe elk and maybe a sheep or goat some day.. for an extra barrel on a single shot lightweight rifle.

which would you choose and why?

reloading myself, so ammo is not a problem.
 
Posts: 902 | Location: Denver Colderado | Registered: 13 May 2001Reply With Quote
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It would seem to me that it will be about as difficult (or easy) to find brass for either. So get the biggest one.
 
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Jameister the 7X65R is the more popular of the two. At one time I had owned a 9.3X74R in a number one. It was a very ordinary rifle but shot well. The way things are going for my 500 N.E. 3" project, I might just build another 9.3X74R though I would do things diff. I always wanted a 7X65R (since I like the 280) in one of those sweet Dakota arms singles.
we live in the metro area ... maybe if I am free sometime we can shoot
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Posts: 2045 | Location: West most midwestern town. | Registered: 13 June 2001Reply With Quote
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If you're determined to have a rimmed cartridge, I'd go with the 7X65R. Especially given the variety of game you've mentioned. As was noted, it's basically a rimmed 280. Living in the States, either one is most likely a handloading proposition and the 7X65 will be more flexible.

What an elegant cartridge. I'd love to have a 7X65 some day.
 
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Can't you form 7x57R from .444 Marlin?
 
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Gentlemen

The most popular is 7X65R in Europe soo why bother with a slower and less common round like the 7X57R.

This would be my no1 choice in a single shooter for deer size game
 
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