I am thinking my next last rifle will be a sporter in 7x57, I will want a bolt action, preferably with a hinged floor plate, wood and blued with open sights, prefer a monte carlo or bavarian stock. I am not interested in other calibres, I already have a 7-08 and a 6.5x55. I am not in a rush. I like Ruger 77s old and new, I have owned a few Zastavas and Brno 600s but never an older model or a CZ. I like Husqvarna rifles 1900s and 1640s I have seen pictures of some Voere rifles that look interesting and reminiscent of my 1900s. The rifle does not have to be CRF . If there is something I have missed please comment. I am not up on the different CZ models or the older Brnos. It will be a hunting rifle not a collector piece.
7x57 rifle advice
- Thread starter Milt Dale
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Parker Hale sold some too. Win 70's. FN/Browning Highpowers. - dan
I have a Husqvarna Model 4100 and I really like the rifle itself and others more expert than I can explain in more detail, but I understand the throats are long in these rifles and they are finicky on what bullets they digest best. I had modest success with 139 grain Hornady bullets, but no factory or hand loads with 160 grailn bullets were any good. My assessment.
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- Russell, Ontario
If you pick up a Brno Make sure you have your scope mounts figured out, I’ve heard they can be picky.
The Ruger No.1 to me is a pretty nice rifle and is ideal in a Euro caliber, the Model 70 FWT even in a pushfeed is a pretty slick little rifle as well.
I have a 21H and aside from the scope mounting it is a nice little rifle.
SuperCub I was not aware the Husky’s were bored for lighter bullets.
The Ruger No.1 to me is a pretty nice rifle and is ideal in a Euro caliber, the Model 70 FWT even in a pushfeed is a pretty slick little rifle as well.
I have a 21H and aside from the scope mounting it is a nice little rifle.
SuperCub I was not aware the Husky’s were bored for lighter bullets.
People make a bigger fuss over this than it really is, CZ parts, as well as Lynx, sell scope mounts that fits a 21/22 Tradeex had them too not that long ago.
That's the only Brno/CZ model that requires higher rings, you can also always just alter the bolt handle if you do not care about keeping the rifle all original.
- Location
- Steel Town
- Location
- Steel Town
Yes, if you can find a gently used Brno 21/22, you won't be complaining. They do need an M98 bolt swap with a properly turned down handle for optimal scope height. Rings are easy to find.
I think, looking for the right rifle is almost as much fun as buying, I appreciate all the info. My favourite rifles are my Husqvarna 1900s and one 1640MC, I have not seen many 7x57s in these. Correct me if I am mistaken, is the 4100 a deluxe 1640? I would most likely be shooting lighter bullets so the twist rate shouldn't bother me. As I said I have owned BRNOs and found they didn't shoulder as well for me as my Huskys or even my Vanguards. I would certainly look at a Ruder 77 or a Win 70 with sights, I would like to hear from someone that has owned a Voere, I like the look of it as well as the tang safety location, I also struggled a bit with the reversed safety on the BRNOs I think they changed that on the CZs. I would not mind a rifle that has seen some use for a Winter project, a reblue and a stock refinish or as was suggested re-stock with a Boyd's.
I know its easy to talk crazy, but this was why I had my last two 7X57s built on rebarrelled actions. I opted for howas, simply because I wanted reliability, some stock options etc, and something that wasnt klunky to begin with.
If you find a cheap-ish 30-06/270 etc in an action you like, rebarrelling to 7X57 is easy, and for 400ish bucks it gives you a new barrel in a twist you want.
If you find a cheap-ish 30-06/270 etc in an action you like, rebarrelling to 7X57 is easy, and for 400ish bucks it gives you a new barrel in a twist you want.
