Favorite 7mm?

[luv2safari]

The 7mm (.284") caliber is my favorite. My very first centerfire rifle was a custom built (mostly by me) 7x57 Mauser on an already sporterized WWII era German Mauser rifle. It was originally an 8x57 but my dad purchased an ER Shaw 7x57 barrel. One weekend, we drove over to a gunsmith friend's house and I watched him remove the old barrel using his vice, then install the new barrel, then using his lathe, reamers and gauges, cut the throat for the 7x57 chambering. I remember polishing all of the metal for hours before our attempt on a hot blue (Brownells kit). I then worked the stock to the best of my 14-year-old ability and under guidance of my father and uncle. A few months later I shot my first deer (small 8-point buck) with that rifle. I was smiling ear to ear. Over the years, that rifle has accounted for several more deer.

Today, my 7mm stable consists of my first rifle (7x57), a 7mm Rem Mag, a 7mm Weatherby Mag, a 28 Nosler, and most recently, a 7x57 Ackley Improved. In my 7x57, I really like the old 139 gr Hornady Interlocks (spire point). In my 7mm Mags, I'm using the 150gr Nosler partitions. I haven't worked up any loads for the 28 Nosler yet.

What is your favorite 7mm chambering? Similar to my 8mm post a week or so ago, I'm thinking in terms of hunting and/or target shooting... mostly in bolt-action applications but not exclusively.

My favorite isn't listed, but the list came Veeeerrryyy close with the 7X64 Brenneke. It's the 7X65R Brenneke that I shoot in a drilling. In essence it's a 280 rimmed.

 

[small town life]

I can't say I have a favorite as I'm not a 7 fan. Thus, I do own 2 7's (7-08rem & 7saum in AR's). Everything MAGNUM (excluding alcohol) is my favorite!

 

[lysanderxiii]

7mm High Velocity Compromise, below is a drawing of the case.

 

[Varminterror]

I was REALLY close to voting 7 STW, but I can’t deny, I’m a sucker for a 284 Shehane.

 

[someguy2800]

I have been looking lately at a 7mm SAW

 

[Nature Boy]

I was REALLY close to voting 7 STW, but I can’t deny, I’m a sucker for a 284 Shehane.

I was also going to say the 284 Shehane. It was the hottest thing for a while in long range prone matches however the latest fad has been the 7 PRC and variants, the 7 Sherman Short and 7 SAUM.

If I was just going to build a hunting rifle I think I go with a .280 AI

I don’t own any 7mm but I’ve been wanting one for a while. Unfortunately all I do is talk about it.

 

[lysanderxiii]

I am surprised that no one picked up on this:

The perils of compromising with Americans . . . .

 

[CptnAwesome]

I have...

7mm-08 Rem
280 rem
7 Rem Mag
28 Nosler

If I had to choose one, my favorite would be 7 Rem Mag. I've owned 7 of them (2 currently). I know there's cartridges that out perform but I don't see a need for more.

 

[troy fairweather]

I have...

7mm-08 Rem
280 rem
7 Rem Mag
28 Nosler

If I had to choose one, my favorite would be 7 Rem Mag. I've one owned 7 of them (2 currently). I know there's cartridges that out perform but I don't see a need for more.

You need a 7x57 in your life.

 

[CptnAwesome]

You need a 7x57 in your life.

Never even considered a 7x57....

You may be right!

 

[Ks5shooter]

7mm-08 all day long!!!

 

[1948CJ2A]

admins, can you please close this poll? thanks

 

[lightman]

I don't own a 7mm but I voted 7mm Mauser because of its history and it just fascinates me. The 284 Winchester was a contender.