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From: psilva@humu.nosc.mil (Paul Silva)
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Subject: Re: Mauser 7x57 for Deer
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Date: 19 Apr 91 12:01:30 GMT
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> ke4zv!gary@gatech.edu (Gary Coffman) writes:
>
>The 7x57 is one of the finest rifle calibers ever invented. It is
>suitable for all North American game, though I'd prefer something
>heavier for bear or elk. The 7x57 has been used on all African game,

    Just a point of clarification: the 7x57 is not a caliber, it is a 
    cartridge.  The 7mm Mauser, to be precise, was first developed and 
    offered for military use in Mauser's Model 1892 and 1893 rifles.  
    I won't bore you with the history of the cartridge, but the 7mm (.284") 
    is (IMO) most efficient caliber available.  Ballistic coefficients
    and sectional densities not withstanding.  :-) 
    
    Realizing this many years ago, I purchased a 7mm Rem. Mag. (in Rem. Mod. 
    700 BDL) and have had excellent results with it.  The .270 is also an 
    excellent caliber (.277"), as are many others, but I like it because it 
    is ballistically very close to the 7mm but the cartridges available can't 
    chamber a bullet heavy enough to have the energy needed (IMO) for Elk at 
    medium (and beyond) distances.  I knew I would be out for Elk eventually 
    so I chose the 7mm RM.  Otherwise I might have chosen the lighter shooting 
    .270 winchester.
    
    Paul 
    N6PUD/KH6