Rifle Magazine and the 7x57

[MAUSERMAN]

The 7x57mm Mauser is a great round for hunting and getting juniors started with center fire rifles. Heck I cut my teeth with a pair of Spanish and Peruvian Mausers. The best thing to do is look for a old battle rifle and get the action. Howa makes nice action and so does Savage. Maybe a custom build, heck there is always 7mm 08.

[alfsauve]

Now I've done it.

Put a bid in on the '95 Chilean Mouse on Gun Broker.  Crappy, "home boy" camo job on the stock, but it was customized with an E.R. Shaw barrel and a Timney Trigger.   I've probably bid too much, but I just have a gut feel this is a good find.

If this falls through there's a Brazil Mauser Model 1908 at Cash America that's less than $100.  I could probably customize that myself.  Then there's still the CZ 550 NIB and a early model Ruger 77 up for auction next week.

[MAUSERMAN]

The M63 is another option in 7.62.

[alfsauve]

I should have come to you first Mauserman for advice on various Mausers

However, the point of this is an impulse to own a 7x57mm.   

[MAUSERMAN]

The Mausers from Chile and Argentina make some of the best surplus shooters I have ever owned. I not to long ago bought a Chinese Mauser in 8mm for $200. The 7x57 is soft shooting compared to the 8mm, and a great all around cartridge. They seem to be getting hard to come by but once you have one they seem to follow you to the range. I am not making any promises but I can look for one and Ill let you know what I find.

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[alfsauve]

[Thanks, Mauser.  Once I get this one in house and evaluate it I may be calling for advice.]


Okay, I got me a 7x57.  Have to 'splain to the wife tonight what I did.  Usually works if I say, "it was a bargain."


Here's the picture and i know the stock is "home boy camo", but I think except for the stock this is  a real jewel.   I've talked to the gun shop and they're surprised it wasn't snapped up for more.   Shows you how important good looks are.

I'm betting I can sand down that stock and make it right again.   Maybe I'll do it all black or a real dark mahogany stain!

[alfsauve]

The current issue of Handloader magazine showed up today.    You think since it and Rifle are sister, alternating, publications that this issue would have been full of 7x57 reloading info.   But no.   They only talk about the 8x57.

Alright, hitting the reloading books and web sites.  Adding dies and brass to my MidwayUSA wish list.   



So many cartridges, so little time.

[Magoo541]

Its camoflaged you should have no problem sneaking it past the wife 

This would be the same one that has the aftermarket barrel you mentioned before?  An ER Shaw if IIRC.

[MAUSERMAN]

The last three rifles I purchased there was a bit of how you say not telling the truth. I usually find pictures a beater rifles and give those prices and then she doenst saying thing when I bring them home. There was the time I left the paper work on the kitchen counter though. That got a bit painful. My Kimber Super America in .338 win mag was so worth it. Dude that ghetto a camo should come off right off, then check for headspace and go for it. Now you have a project gun with a nice montecarlo stock.
http://www.shootingtimes.com/2010/09/23/longgun_reviews_st_boermodel_201007/

[MAUSERMAN]

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/463070/loadbooks-usa-7x57mm-mauser-7mm-mauser-reloading-manual