Where are the Euro cal shooters out there?

[medvedqc]

You may well be correct Phil, as far as the initial development is concerned. Here, I was basically going by who brought the calibre to a commercial level of market availability. There were three calibres, or so I've been informed, that were brought to market availability that were a the result of a co-operative effort between Norma and Schultz & Larsen. They were the;
- 7x61 S&H
- 308 Norma Magnum
- 358 Norma Magnum

the 358 norma was developped for the NA market not that much in Europe but i do really enjoy discussions ... and i do agree commercial development is intersting also. look the 375 ruger without a known member it will not have the existence is now in ...

 

[Slimbo]

Just the basics for me. 6.5x55, 7x57 and 9.3x62

 

[hoytcanon]

Just the basics for me. 6.5x55, 7x57 and 9.3x62

Great basics...

 

[Johnn Peterson]

the 358 norma was developped for the NA market not that much in Europe but i do really enjoy discussions ... and i do agree commercial development is intersting also. look the 375 ruger without a known member it will not have the existence is now in ...

Nothing the matter with the calibre. It's just some of the 'promotional sale efforts' that leave it out in the cold. Plus, in 375, I already have an H&H and a CT that aren't getting enough use.

 

[BlackRam]

Love the 6.5x55 (on my 4th rifle) and impatiently waiting for my 9.3x62!
Can cover all that I need to hunt with these two metrics. (But how boring would that be! LOL ...still, would not be at a disadvantage if I only owned these two!

Have shot the 7x57, 9.3x64, and the British 300 and 375 H&H and 416 Rigby cartridges, but never owned them.

 

[rkm456]

Just the basics for me. 6.5x55, 7x57 and 9.3x62

I don't think any of those 3 would ever leave me feeling under gunned, providing I do my part of course.

 

[wrenchbender4]

Does 307 win count as a euro cartrge.?

 

[hoytcanon]

Does 307 win count as a euro cartrge.?

Ahhh... no... why would it? What is your thinking on that?

 

[medvedqc]

Nothing the matter with the calibre. It's just some of the 'promotional sale efforts' that leave it out in the cold. Plus, in 375, I already have an H&H and a CT that aren't getting enough use.

and imagine when the 375 ruger wave will hit you lol ...

 

[Scrumbag]

Currently shoot a 7x64, 9.3x62 and very occasionally a .404Jeff.

Often used to shoot a 7.5x55, 7x57(rimmed/less) and 6.5x55.

Loading for 7x64 - Vihtavourhi and Reload Swiss have quite a lot of data on the 7x64. Yes, the twist and throats of a lot of 7x64s are for long relatively heavy bullets.

Scrumbag

PS - My rifle quite liked the 145gr Brenneke Teilmantle but can't get them anymore

 

[Johnn Peterson]

and imagine when the 375 ruger wave will hit you lol ...

You're, trying to lead me astray but I have willpower. Not much perhaps but I do have some.

 

[Hitzy]

The 7x64 is usually made with a fast twist, normal for the heavy bullets commonly used in the cartridge. My BRNO twist rate is 1:8.75. I believe the Mannlicher is 1:8.6 Sako is slower at 1:10. I found them all to shoot 160-175 grain bullets best, except an odd RWS load with the 123 gr cone point. The cartridge is made for a standard chamber with a long throat and a fast twist barrel, to accommodate the long heavy bullets that European hunters prefer. ( me too) If I was to pick one load for the 7x64, i would choose 16o gr Nosler Partition or Accubond and IMR 4831 powder for a load that gives a muzzle velocity of 2850 fps. But the 175 grain loads are excellent, except for the Remington, it is crap in every rifle I have
shot it in.

My Zaztava 7x64 has a 1/8.66 twist, loves the 175 Speer Deepcurls.

 

[WhelanLad]

9.3x62mm here, on the grounds that it was basically the closest thing to a 35 Whelen in a light Factory rifle (t3)
i like usin 250gr in it as opposed to heavy... its fairly lively an really dislikes deers

 

[dilly]

I’m working with 175grain Hornady ELD-X in my 7x65R. My drilling twists 1:8 3/4” and seems to like S+B 173grain factory shells, so...

 

[catnthehatt]

Not a continental European cartridge but my all time favorite is the .303 Brit - I have four rifles chambered in it at the moment, but only one
“modern “ one .
cat

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

My Husqvarna 46a in 9.3x57 is me pet choice & the only Euro chambered rifle in the batch at present. Love the bugger.

 

[mimile]

6.5x55 and 9.3x62. The only non European I have is a 270 Win. The most used is the Swede.

 

[huntersdad]

Hey
I’ll add a few. 5.6x57, 6.5x55, 7x57, 7x64, 8x64, 9.3x62, 375hh and 416 rigby.. that pretty much covers everything that walks on earth

 

[dan belisle]

9.3x60?

An oddball Swede. 9.3 bore diameter, 60mm case length. I think it was based on the 8x60, but I've never found factory ammo for it. I make my own from 30-06 brass.

 

[D-Man]

I’m new to the Euro caliber scene. It’s my strange attraction to combo guns that brought me there. I have a Blaser BBF with a 5.6x50R under barrel. It seems to me to be a great medium cartridge. I am loading it with 40gr varmageddon for coyotes and it’s both very accurate and effective. I think it would even work on antelope with heavy enough bullets. With all the discussion about ultimate varmint rounds, I think it’s a contender...albeit odd and hard to get.

Now I am delving into 7x65R. Early indications show accuracy and a really capable versatile bullet. I plan on loading for it as well. Plan on using it for pretty much everything else in the big game category.

Any other Euro cartridge aficionados out there? I am interested in experiences and wisdom around usage and loading etc.

I am a Euro calibre fan, but, IMHO there are no 22 cal. center fire cartridges that are adequate for any animal bigger than a coyote.