7x57 for hunting

[Wulfmann]

The .260 came about because Rem wanted a cartridge that achieved 6.5x55 ballistics and fit into a short action. Factory .260 loads range between 120gr and 140gr whereas 6.5x55 loadings range between 93gr and 155gr. Same story with the 7-08 as it was designed to duplicate 7x57 ballistics in a short action.

Bingo!!

Basically the 308 case necked down to use the 6.5 and 7MM bullets and with modern powders these newer versions have better performance using less powder.
On average the 7MM08 will go 150FPS faster with the same powder than the 7X57.

Wulfmann

[brickboy240]

I once borrowed a cousin's Sako 75 in 6.5x55mm.....man...what a sweet shooting rifle.

If I win the lotto...I am ordering a Sako 75 in that caliber.

-brickboy240