7x57 factory ammo

[schmijar]

A new to me 7x57 has arrived in my house, I need to feed it! Looking for any recommendations on factory ammo for hunting that's semi-readily available as I dont reload. I'm interested in 140 or 150gr bullets for now.

I have gotten to like TTSX in my other rifles but can't track down a factory ammo for 7x57. Norma soft points seem to be around and inexpensive. Otherwise I see some Nosler e-tips, anyone have experience with those on game from this caliber?

Thanks guys!

 

[UKHunter]

I use these in the UK - https://www.sellier-bellot.cz/en/pr...munition-with-exergy-blue-bullets/detail/622/ for our 6 deer species (Reg stag being the largest)

 

[MontanaPat]

I think the Nosler eTips may be the closest thing to TTSX in factory ammo you may find currently. I bought some as well but waiting for weather to warm before shooting some to see how they group

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

If you reload and want some good brass, buy some Norma factory ammo.

This is an example of what's available via Ammoseek.com

https://www.gmansportingarms.com/product/norma-20171592-7x57-150gr-psp-whitetail-20-10?asaid=as0004

 

[Krink783]

Looking into it, I can use .275 rigby loads.

Hornady produces a 140 grain load that looks pretty good.

 

[schmijar]

The .275 loads seem much rarer to find than 7x57 however

 

[Muskox]

Go to ammoseek.com it will tell you what dealers have your ammo in stock.

I have used it hundreds of times with good result.

 

[503]

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Cheers

503

 

[WoodFire]

Second the Nosler e-tip recommendation. The factory Accubond also shoots well in my old Winchester Model 70 in 7x57. Unfortunately, the Hornady .275 Rigby ammo was the worst I tried out of 5 or 6 factory loadings.

 

[schmijar]

Second the Nosler e-tip recommendation. The factory Accubond also shoots well in my old Winchester Model 70 in 7x57. Unfortunately, the Hornady .275 Rigby ammo was the worst I tried out of 5 or 6 factory loadings.

Thanks @WoodFire this is what I was mostly looking for, any real world experience with E-tips on game. Or other suggestions for readily available hunting rounds.

 

[WoodFire]

Thanks @WoodFire this is what I was mostly looking for, any real world experience with E-tips on game. Or other suggestions for readily available hunting rounds.

You bet! I've had my 7x57 for a few years but never hunted with it. It's very likely going with me to Africa in a few months though.

 

[Rare Breed]

A new to me 7x57 has arrived in my house, I need to feed it! Looking for any recommendations on factory ammo for hunting that's semi-readily available as I dont reload. I'm interested in 140 or 150gr bullets for now.

I have gotten to like TTSX in my other rifles but can't track down a factory ammo for 7x57. Norma soft points seem to be around and inexpensive. Otherwise I see some Nosler e-tips, anyone have experience with those on game from this caliber?

Thanks guys!

So much in this caliber readily available at fair prices. Almost like the 30-06. I just bought a 275 Rigby (same caliber to 7x57). I would buy 170+grains for large game think Kudu and Eland. It’s sweet spot is 140 grain that will take any other PG

 

[schmijar]

You bet! I've had my 7x57 for a few years but never hunted with it. It's very likely going with me to Africa in a few months though.

Please report back!

 

[Hunter-Habib]

A new to me 7x57 has arrived in my house, I need to feed it! Looking for any recommendations on factory ammo for hunting that's semi-readily available as I dont reload. I'm interested in 140 or 150gr bullets for now.

I have gotten to like TTSX in my other rifles but can't track down a factory ammo for 7x57. Norma soft points seem to be around and inexpensive. Otherwise I see some Nosler e-tips, anyone have experience with those on game from this caliber?

Thanks guys!

Winchester makes an excellent 145Gr Power Point

Remington makes a soft point in 140Gr

Federal makes soft points in both 140Gr & 175Gr (but velocity is quite slow)

Prvi Partizan offers soft points in 140Gr weight & 173Gr weight and the leadfree TXRG in 150Gr

Sellier & Bellot offers the SPCE in both 140Gr & 173Gr

Brenneke offers the TIG in 177Gr weight

The European lead cored offerings will probably be discontinued upon the inevitable EU lead ban within less than three years (based upon a conversation I had with employees at Brenekke and Sellier & Bellot). So I strongly suggest stockpiling while you can.

 

[Muskox]

Winchester makes an excellent 145Gr Power Point

Remington makes a soft point in 140Gr

Federal makes soft points in both 140Gr & 175Gr (but velocity is quite slow)

Prvi Partizan offers soft points in 140Gr weight & 173Gr weight and the leadfree TXRG in 150Gr

Sellier & Bellot offers the SPCE in both 140Gr & 173Gr

Brenneke offers the TIG in 177Gr weight

The European lead cored offerings will probably be discontinued upon the inevitable EU lead ban within less than three years (based upon a conversation I had with employees at Brenekke and Sellier & Bellot). So I strongly suggest stockpiling while you can.

I don't think any of the exported ones will be discontinued. Here in Europe maybe.

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

I know the hirtenberger ammo was quite hot, only ammo that caused sticky bolt lift in my friends rifle, don’t know if it’s still available
Gumpy

 

[Hunter-Habib]

I don't think any of the exported ones will be discontinued. Here in Europe maybe.

I hope so too. Demand for the exported ones (which will obviously have to be non-EU countries where lead ammunition is permitted for hunting purposes) will hopefully be enough to justify continued production.

 

[spike.t]

What I use works very well

Norma Oryx 7x57 156gr

www.norma-ammunition.com

 

[PerH]

Fox also load 7x57 , if not only T version ( lead free cup core )

Geco load TM , lead free versions also

 

[PerH]

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