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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
[Re: That Fool]
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04/21/21 01:13 PM
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Built a Ruger 7×57 Ackley Improved. My main hunting rifle. Killed alot of game from bison to coyotes. Havnt shot the new Winchester but have read good reviews on them. Depending on when it was built they had some tack drivers. Definitely a good round for younger/Smaller frame shooters.
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
[Re: That Fool]
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04/21/21 01:38 PM
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Green County Wisconsin
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for factory ammo they could both be good shooters
see which one feels better in your hands
the new Winchesters are not US made haven't been for a while the Ruger is US made I have used their customer service it was good . I have never used Winchester customer service so I can't comment
I would go for the Stainless Ruger if I could get one
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
[Re: That Fool]
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04/21/21 01:55 PM
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I love 7x57's and model 70's. It is a perfect combination. I have several, well I did until the boating accident. I far prefer them to the Ruger's in 7x57 that I had.
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
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04/21/21 02:06 PM
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The 7x57 is a great caliber. I like Winchester style actions. That big claw extractor and CRF is hard to beat. The triggers on the old pre-64 Winchesters were probably the most foolproof trigger ever designed. I just bought a Montana that has the pre-64 style trigger. What the Winchesters are not good at is safety. They have one of the worst gas handling system on any bolt gun. I read an article the other day that said the Savage bolt actions have the best system for handling excess gas. That said, I wouldnt hesitate to buy one. Just be careful with reloads and you wont have any problems. The Rugers are good durable guns too, Ive had lots of them over the years. X2 what Dave said about the newer model 70 CRF and claw extractor. I have one that was new in 2008..............I changed the trigger to a Jewell and love it ! Not 7x57 though. On the other hand, I shot an M77 in 25-06 several years ago and it about beat me to death. Just didn't fit right
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
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04/21/21 02:55 PM
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Nice! I should have waited for responses. I had a choice between the two. I am use to my dad's ruger so i bought that one. Should have it in a couple of weeks. My dad has drop moose off at a distance on several occasions. I think the best shot he made was over 400 yards while it was running. Was going to shoot again but it reared up on its hind legs and flopped backwards. Shot the moose in the heart. You will like the Ruger. I killed one moose with a 7mm08 which is a twin to the 7x57. It worked just fine.
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
[Re: That Fool]
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04/21/21 09:29 PM
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John C
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Not to change the subject here but what’s wrong with the spanish Mauser actions? What makes them weaker than say German Mausers?
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
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04/21/21 09:46 PM
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The Spanish Mausers were built of as good a steel that was available at the time.The earliest Spanish Mausers were built in Germany and then license built in Spain. where they get a bad name is that they are built on the earlier 1893 and 1895 actions which are small ring (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) on closing actions. Most people are more familiar with the later 98 action with improved characteristics. I have shot a bunch of the early Spaniards with U.S. loaded factory ammo which is NOT loaded to the pressures of modern ammo. That said, these guns are now well over 100 years old and should be checked for head space first.
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
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04/22/21 02:57 PM
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I agree, wall hanger,. Remington 700 in .280 is a special, to me, caliber 3 bull moose, one shot, one kill, my daughter at 7 months pg, my wife only big game she ever shot at and me. Forget how many Elk. Did have to shoot one a couple times because I had knocked my redfield widefield eliminater when I fell down that morning I found out later that day as I returned to camp and shot at a target. That gun started out a Rem 700 mt. rifle but changed the barrel to .280.
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
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04/22/21 09:38 PM
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John C
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I’ve got a model 98 Spanish Mauser chambered in 7.92 or 8mm Mauser. I’ve had trouble finding info about it. Y’all know of any k98 Spanish mashers in 7.92?
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Re: Winchester Model 70 in 7x57?
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04/23/21 07:11 AM
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I have tried factory ammo through the Spanish mauser I have, each shell has raptured and gasses were sent out of the port. I would think mine is made of a milder steel since this has happened. I usually load 2 to 3 grains less from max in order for the rifle to shoot and be able to reload the rounds. I'm no expert, but that sounds like an excess headspace problem. I wouldn't shoot that rifle anymore. Jim
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