7mm-08 Vs 7x57 Mauser

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Will the experienced guys compare these two cals for me and offer opinions and info on them. I will make a decision based on the info and use one for white tail hunting in different settings. We do reload and will be sure to have ammo on hand, so availability will not play a factor in the final choice of cal. Thx.
 
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7-mm08 is a better cartridge design in my opinion, but the 7x57 has way more history and nostalgia. My two sons like the 7-08's I bought for them, I shoot a couple of 7x57's. If you like heavy bullets, the 7x57 is made for 160 -175's because of the standard long throat and quick twist. If you plan to shoot 140's for deer, hard to improve on the 7-08. 7x57's require a long bolt action, 7-08's come in short action, if that maters to you. Another way to look at it is to find the rifle you like in either chambering and decide based on the rifle, not the cartridge. They are that close to equal.
 
I own a 7-08 and my dad has hunted with the 7x57 for more than 20 years. The 7x57 has a very slight edge in velocity when reloaded for. The 7-08 has dies brass ect. on the shelf when you go looking for it. Both calibers are lots of gun for whitetails out to 500 meters.
 
When hand loaded the 7x57 does have a slight edge over the 7mm08 not a lot of choices in factory rifles in 7x57 you need to have something built also would have to use the long action Ruger 1A is a nice 7x57 . all things considered it would be a personal choice .50ft -100ft per second really is going to matter
 
I have rifles in both. Starting out, if I was looking at a new factory rifle for whitetails and either ctg was my choice I'd go 7mm-08.

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I've owned both and shot game with both. They are basically the same, except that the 7x57 is way cooler. I had a 20" barreled 7mm-08 and I couldn't do better than 2700 fps with 140s and ~2450 fps with 160s. I think Speer reloading manual #11(?) notes that the 7mm-08 likes longer barrels; I don't know if that sweeping statement is true, but it seemed to me that I lost lots of fps with the short barrel.

I'd take the 7x57 unless you wanted a rifle that is only chambered in the 7mm-08.
 
Both very nice shooting rounds. I myself shoot a 7mm-08 and love it. If you buy either one you won't be dissapointed...they are both excellent Deer rounds
 
Ballistically on paper, it is probably the 7-08.
But, nostalgically, it's the 7x57 Mauser, hands down!
Take your pick.
 
go with the 7-08 i have both and prefer the 7-08 but there isnt much of a differnce i just like the short action and have had good luck with them beeing really acurate
 
If you want to use a short Remington or Ruger action, the 7mm-08 will work and the 7x57 won't. The 7x57 will just work in a short Model 70.
Performance is much the same but if they are loaded to the same pressures, the 7x57 will have a slight edge. The 7x57 is a nice, classic design. It has a longer neck which, in conjunction with some magazine room, offers more versatility.
In the end, it comes down to the rifle type as much as anything. If you want a modern, synthetic type, go with a 7-08. If you want a classic sporter, go with the 7x57. Either one will perform just fine for you. Regards, Bill.
 
Two-dogs,
If you are thinking about buying a new factory rifle then you'll be hard pressed to find one chambered in the 7X57... Lots of factory rifles chambered for the 7-08..
Also I have found that it is much easier to work up a accurate load in a 7-08..
Having said that one of my favorite bolt action rifles is chambered in the 7X57..
 
No real world difference in these two. I am a 7x57 guy, but have owned several of each chambering over the years. Never had an issue with either one. All kill game well, and are easy to load for. 7x57 handles 160 and 175 grain pills better, if you are a heavy bullet fan. Regards, Eagleye.
 
One thing about the 7-08, if you reload your own and run short of brass, 308 brass can be necked down in a pinch.
Have owned both, great calibers.
Find the best fit/deal and go on 'er.
 
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