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From: djg@flammulated.rice.edu (David J. Grimme)
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Subject: Mauser 7x57 for Deer
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Date: 6 Apr 91 12:53:04 GMT
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I was looking at the reviews of the surplus Mausers here and in a couple
of magazines, and was considering getting one for deer hunting.  How is
the 7x57 mm round in a '95 Mauser for deer?  I like the idea of using a
historic rifle, but would I be better off getting something else?  Has
anybody else used one of these for hunting or are they inappropriate?
The deer around here are rather small and I know of some hunters who use 
.270 rifles.  I think the velocities are similar, but the 7x57 does have
lower kinetic energy.  Would a later model ('98 for example) be better?
What about the other calibers?  This would be my first surplus rifle,
and I'd like actually to use it for hunting and not just for target
practice.  Any comments?

Dave
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David J. Grimme
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