The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 7x57 vs 7mm-08

Scorch · January 12, 2012, 12:58 AM

Same same, either way you go. I am a 7X57mm guy, I like the cartridge a lot, have had several rifles in that chambering (just bought a Rem 700 Classic so chambered last year) and undoubtedly will have many more. 7x57mm is 120 years old now, it was one of the first truly modern cartridges ever (you ought to read the history of the development, it was quite scientific). 7mm-08 was introduced about 25 years ago to replicate the performance of the 7X57 in modern action proportions, and it is a fine cartridge as well. Biggest difference is the 1/4" of case length.

If I were to pick, a 7-08 would be appropriate in a Rem 700, a 7X57 would go well in an Oberndorf Mauser Model B. OK, OK, a Winchester Model 70. There! Happy?

January 12, 2012, 12:58 AM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Same same, either way you go. I am a 7X57mm guy, I like the cartridge a lot, have had several rifles in that chambering (just bought a Rem 700 Classic so chambered last year) and undoubtedly will have many more. 7x57mm is 120 years old now, it was one of the first truly modern cartridges ever (you ought to read the history of the development, it was quite scientific). 7mm-08 was introduced about 25 years ago to replicate the performance of the 7X57 in modern action proportions, and it is a fine cartridge as well. Biggest difference is the 1/4" of case length. If I were to pick, a 7-08 would be appropriate in a Rem 700, a 7X57 would go well in an Oberndorf Mauser Model B. OK, OK, a Winchester Model 70. There! Happy? __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services