Winchester Shot Show Featherweight 7x57

I had a 7x57 made up on a 270 actioned featherweight in the early 1990's (push feed) It has a featherweight contour barrel 24" long and the throat is cut long like the military throat--allows 140 and 154-160 Grain bullets to be seated quite long to maximize powder space. With 140 grain bullets it will consistantly chrono speeds in the 2975 range. A 26" might get you to 3000 or better if the thraot allows long seating.

YMMV, 44Bore.
 
I checked their site and it does in fact say 26" barrel in the specs on this rifle for the Shot Show special and lists it as a new offering in their regular featherweight site, again with 26" tube......................HHHMMMMMM.
 
While at Cabela's the other day I noticed one of the new Cabela's limited-edition Featherwieght's in 7m/m Mauser. Had "22 barrel, red pad and some engraving on floor-plate. Love at first sight, but at $1,850.00 think I'll pass for now.
Geoff
 
I just went the OPs link and found the following specs...


Caliber / Gauge
7x57mm
Item Number
535109285
UPC
048702003417
Action Type
Long Action
Magazine Capacity
3
Barrel Length
22"
Nominal Overall Length
42 3/4"
Nominal Length of Pull
13 3/4"
Nominal Drop at Comb
1/2"
Nominal Drop at Heel
3/4"
Nominal Weight
7 lbs.
Rate of Twist
1 turn in 9 1/2"
Chokes Included
N/A
U.S. Suggested Retail
$919.99
 
A lot of discussion on this thread about 26" barrel, the website has since changed the error on that specification to the correct 22" barrel. If I didn't already have 4 other 7x57's i'd want one.
 
Not sure where u got the 26" bbl specsThe one I handled at the shot show had a 22 "" bbl and the one that was shipped to me is a 22 " bbl 26" bbl"makes no sense in a featherweight and certainly no sense in a 7x57
 
struff55 said:
Not sure where u got the 26" bbl specsThe one I handled at the shot show had a 22 "" bbl and the one that was shipped to me is a 22 " bbl 26" bbl"makes no sense in a featherweight and certainly no sense in a 7x57
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That's because the real firearm is a 22" barrel. I've verified this with Winchester, the 26" was a misprint.
I wonder how this will affect the ballistics of the 7x57...?
 
I picked one up from my local shop. Indeed a 22" barrel as has been mentioned. Puts 3 140gr Nosler Balistic Tips into nice neat 3/4" groups most of the time. I'll keep it!
 
Very nice rifle Longbranch!! If you'd like a rifle in that caliber and can't find a Winchester consider a Steyr Modelo 1912 (Chilean Mauser) in 7x57mm. Those can be had for $450 OTD (probably add 30$ for shipping). Those are built on a Mauser 98 action. TradeEx had them for a while and there is one at Accuracy Plus in Peterborough. Both great vendors.
 
I had one of the 7X57 Featherweights from back in ealy 80's and regretted selling it. Glad the new FN/Winchester finally added the 7X57 back into their Featherweight line. While at Cabela's in Olympia,WA couple weeks back I saw one of their Cabaela's Anniversary Featherweight/Super-Grades in 7X57. Loved it but not the $1,850 price. Glad to have one of these.
Geoff
 
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