6.5x55 VS. 7x57 VS. 7x64

Which one would you choose?

  • 6.5x55 Swede

    Votes: 98 57.3%

  • 7x57 Mauser

    Votes: 54 31.6%

  • 7x64 Brenneke

    Votes: 19 11.1%
  • Total voters
    171
Given your other cartridge choices, I'd suggest 7x64 1st choice, and 6.5x55 2nd. You need a light fast bullet to complement the other two cartridges, and the 7x64 is a wonderful open country deer round with 140 grain or even 120 grain bullets at over 3000 fps. And you can choose 175 grain bullets for moose and such.
The 6.5 would also be good, but on paper not quite as capable on the top end and not quite as fast for open country. (I don't have personal experience with the 6.5) I shoot both 7x57 and 7x64, and although i like the x57 a lot, I like the x64 better in all respects - except ammo availability. But factory ammo made in North America for the 7x57 is pathetic, and so for factory loads you'd probably want to use European ammo anyway. Many 7x57 rifles don't shoot light bullets well due to a long throat and quick twist. May as well choose a 7x64, all factory loads are good full power stuff. There is no real problem finding 7x64 brass, and data is widely available. Both will be long action rifles.
I shot three mule deer with my 7x64 last season, and my biggest elk with it a couple years before. it is versatile and deadly. So is my 7x57, but just a tiny tiny bit less versatile.
 
6.5x55 swede worked great on the last 3 moose I shoot using 140 Nosler Accubonds. and 2 deer same fall.7 x 57 worked great on 2 deer using 140 partitions.Both are great.
 
-Savage- said:
I seem to be suffering from seller's remorse ... *sighs*

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Yeah... me too... and I had less time to grow attached...

Even moreso now that the replacement deal fell through... I will have to make do with the .243, .270, .308 and .30/06 for now... but I must have another 7X57.
 
This gun appeals to me very much, in 7x64 but the price is steep for me, unless i save up for a few months.

http://store.prophetriver.com/sako-85-7x64-bavarian-blued-22-4/

I also really like the look of the cz 557, i know that they are a push feed if i recall properly. Avalible in 6.5x55 and 7x64

http://www.czub.cz/en/catalog/364-centerfire-rifles-cz/KM/CZ_557_lux.aspx

The cz 550 is a classic but that bulky stock is sorta a turn off, but im still considering it.

https://www.czub.cz/en/catalog/81-centerfire-rifles-cz/KM/CZ_550_LUX.aspx

The zastava is least desirable compared with the other makes, but also the cheapest which isnt that bad, they come in all the calibers listed and I do like the 98 action, as for the 6.5x55 in this rifle i am bit more cautious because i read somewhere that the twist rate isn't the greatest, so to achieve stout speeds would be more difficult

http://www.zastava-arms.rs/en/civilianproduct/sporting-rifle-m70-standard.
 
I picked the 7x57, Have shot game with the swede and mauser, prefer the 7x57, in my view, a very well balanced caliber, sutiable for almost all hoofed game, at moderate ranges,
I have two Winchester M70, 7X57, and a couple years ago, there was a limited run sold, sum in Canada, Mine has very nice wood, (thanks clay), a much trimmer rifle than the CZ,
no experiance with the 7x64, might pay to check on brass and ammo, if you don't reload.
 
dgradinaru said:
This gun appeals to me very much, in 7x64 but the price is steep for me, unless i save up for a few months.

http://store.prophetriver.com/sako-85-7x64-bavarian-blued-22-4/

I also really like the look of the cz 557, i know that they are a push feed if i recall properly. Avalible in 6.5x55 and 7x64

http://www.czub.cz/en/catalog/364-centerfire-rifles-cz/KM/CZ_557_lux.aspx

The cz 550 is a classic but that bulky stock is sorta a turn off, but im still considering it.

https://www.czub.cz/en/catalog/81-centerfire-rifles-cz/KM/CZ_550_LUX.aspx
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If you are getting the Sako 85 Bavarian, I would look at the FS for the same money... gorgeous, classic rifle in 7X64... if the price is steep, sell off a couple lesser rifles to make up the difference... once you get the Bavarian in your hands, you won't miss the others;




http://store.prophetriver.com/sako-85-7x64-bavarian-carbine-full-stock-20/

I have a 550 FS in .308, the stock is a little thick in the grip, but the overall feel is very nice;


 
Johnn Peterson said:
With visitors England here the last little while, I haven't really put the Zastava 7x57 through its paces yet. The same holds true for the Ruger which I've just acquired.
My first Zastava was one in .366 Wagner



and being very pleased with the initial accuracy of it,



is what prompted me decide to get one in 7x57 as well. I do like the Mannlicher full wood style, but only in a fitting and appropriate European calibre.
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Still haven't got out to burn powder through some of my latest acquisitions.;) Too busy.



Having a ball getting our visitors from England some true B.C. experiences they haven't had access to previously. In addition to the Salmon, a fringe benefit of the day,:d Crab & Prawns were the order of the day for supper tonight.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Still haven't got out to burn powder through some of my latest acquisitions.;) Too busy.



Having a ball getting our visitors from England some true B.C. experiences they haven't had access to previously. In addition to the Salmon, a fringe benefit of the day,:d Crab & Prawns were the order of the day for supper tonight.
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Awesome pictures Johnn ! Thanks for sharing.
You certainly know how to make a guy hungry !!
 
I have all three - 6.5x55 - 7X57 - 7x64 - all three are great cartridges.

Which would I choose to hunt in BC with? The 7x64 every time - load it with 58gr RL 22 - shove in a 150 E-tip and you are clocking around 3000 fps with 3000lbs of energy.... Plenty to put most things in BC flat on its arse!

The 7x57 is a grand old cartridge, every-time I pick up one of the three Bell books (that I have in my collection) I haul the old Mauser out and take her for a spin at the range - mine has a particular liking for 140gr Acubombs.

My 6.5x55 is the best shooting rifle I own, it's accurate out to as far as I want to shoot. Loaded with 130gr TSX bullets it puts most things up to and including Elk down with authority, because it recoils like my 223 I can shoot it all day long with pin point accuracy.
 
burnt_servo said:
you could neck the 9.3x62 down to 6.5mm and have something very close to the 264magnum .
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burnt_servo said:
the 6.5 x64 brenneke ,that is based on the 30-06 case isn't it ? or are you thinking of 9.3x64 necked down to 6.5 ??


getting into the metric stuff is addictive , like buying one dodge diesel ....... next thing you know your the local " mopar guy " ...
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The 9.3x62 necked down would be a ballistic twin to the 6.5-06, 6.5 Rem Mag, 6.5x284, and not near a 264 Win Mag. And the 6.5x64 Brenneke is the European 6.5-06; it uses .270 Win brass as a base so the brass is 64mm in length. No where near the capactiy of a 9.3x64 Brenneke.

And the 7x64 Brenneke is the original 7mm Mag. They loved that cartridge with long bullets in Africa in the early 20th century.
 
rem338win said:
The 9.3x62 necked down would be a ballistic twin to the 6.5-06, 6.5 Rem Mag, 6.5x284, and not near a 264 Win Mag. And the 6.5x64 Brenneke is the European 6.5-06; it uses .270 Win brass as a base so the brass is 64mm in length. No where near the capactiy of a 9.3x64 Brenneke.

And the 7x64 Brenneke is the original 7mm Mag. They loved that cartridge with long bullets in Africa in the early 20th century.
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to be precise in NA maybe the 6.5x64 uses 270 win brass but in Europe the brass that started that caliber is the 7x64 brenneke necked down.

and yes the 7x64 is the original magnum one of the caliber the most used in Europe.

i always liked mine with 177 or 175 grains depending of the bullet maker.
 
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