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Scorch · February 20, 2013, 01:28 AM

I have hunted the western states for the past 30+ years with every imaginable cartridge from 243 to 375 H&H, and I keep coming back to the 7X57. Every animal I ever shot with it just laid down and died. Doesn't beat you up or ruin your hearing, but it kills things dead right there. Never had a 6.5X55, but I have owned a 6.5-06, and it was pretty good but nowhere near the 7X57. Also never owned a 257 Roberts, I have never been a big fan of the 25 caliber cartridges.

February 20, 2013, 01:28 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I have hunted the western states for the past 30+ years with every imaginable cartridge from 243 to 375 H&H, and I keep coming back to the 7X57. Every animal I ever shot with it just laid down and died. Doesn't beat you up or ruin your hearing, but it kills things dead right there. Never had a 6.5X55, but I have owned a 6.5-06, and it was pretty good but nowhere near the 7X57. Also never owned a 257 Roberts, I have never been a big fan of the 25 caliber cartridges. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services