Best Factory Ammo for 7x57 Mauser?

[gcbailey]

Hendershots custom ammo has a load with a 175 grain interlock round nose that is hard to beat in the 7x57.

I had excellent results with Hendershots loads in Africa. Hornady also makes .275 Rigby rounds and they have been accurate, though I have yet to hunt with them.

 

[mauser98]

Norma Whitetail, S&B, PPU and work well. I've also found the Hornady to be a hit and miss in the accuracy department.

 

[spike.t]

My favourite we get here...has worked well on sable..Warthog..puku...impala...

Norma Oryx 7x57 156gr

www.norma-ammunition.com

 

[pilar]

My favourite we get here...has worked well on sable..Warthog..puku...impala...

Norma Oryx 7x57 156gr

www.norma-ammunition.com

I would say Norma is a better option then PPU , I like a little bit of speed
And the 7x57 PPU is getting down in the 6.5cm range on terminal ballistics which imo seems pretty disappointing! For tougher game ?
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• Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser
• Bullet Weight: 158 Grains
• Bullet Style: Grom Soft Point
• Case Type: Brass

Ballistics Information:

• Muzzle Velocity: 2461 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 2125 ft lb

6.5 Creedmoor

Hunting

156 Grains

20 Round

2444 Feet Per Second

2067 Foot Pounds

Jacketed Soft Point

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[Dirtdart]

My favourite we get here...has worked well on sable..Warthog..puku...impala...

Norma Oryx 7x57 156gr

www.norma-ammunition.com

I would agree that the Norma Oryx load would be an excellent choice and if any member knows where to purchase in the US please post. I can't find a single box in stock anywhere with most showing discontinued.

 

[Tucketed]

@Dirtdart Hendershots has custom Norma Oryx in 7x57, quite a bit more than the Norma Whitetail. I use both but I have not had experience with the Whitetail load except at the range.

 

[Dirtdart]

@Dirtdart Hendershots has custom Norma Oryx in 7x57, quite a bit more than the Norma Whitetail. I use both but I have not had experience with the Whitetail load except at the range.

I appreciate the response but I asked the question in hopes that there may be a stash of factory ammunition out there for the members that do not "roll their own". I have all that is needed to replicate that load should I feel the need but many here do not.

 

[Fatback]

I really appreciate the suggestions y’all. I’ll try and few different loads and see which one the rifle likes the best. I’ll report back.

 

[cash_tx]

I would agree that the Norma Oryx load would be an excellent choice and if any member knows where to purchase in the US please post. I can't find a single box in stock anywhere with most showing discontinued.

If you reload, @RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION has the Norma Oryx 7mm 156gr bonded bullets on sale right now for less than 50 cents apiece.

 

[MS 9x56]

If you run across any old stock of PPU 158 grain GROM don't hesitate to try it.
It is a shame the ATF banned the importation of that line of ammunition.

ATF never banned any PPU hunting ammo. They had a temporary ban lifted this June on some non-lethal training ammo produced by PPU.

 

[BAY]

140gr Accubond shoots well in my M70 Featherweight. I have a couple boxes on back order at Midway.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Hands down, my favorite factory loading for the 7x57mm Mauser was the old Winchester Super X 175Gr soft point (with the big blue nose). Unfortunately, they were already discontinued in 1988 (a full year before I purchased my 7x57mm Mauser). Luckily, I managed to find a dozen.

Currently, I am using the Sellier & Bellot 173Gr SPCE.

 

[PCC600]

S&B , Geco and RWS all very good .

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

https://deleonrxgunsandammo.com/product-details?id=92620012

There are tons of options on ammoseek

 

[coreydb]

Hornady sells you ammo as well.

 

[Jon Glajchen]

Norma Oryx 156 gr is the best I’ve used!

 

[Clodo Ferreira]

Hi,

NORMA Orix 156 grs. Perhaps the best all around factory 7x57.

Good luck!

CF

 

[Foxi]

Here you have the entire range of reasonable bullet weights.
Reloaders have a clear advantage.
Have fun and congratulations!
Foxi

 

[Dirtdart]

ATF never banned any PPU hunting ammo. They had a temporary ban lifted this June on some non-lethal training ammo produced by PPU.

September 2019 PPU's US distributor announced that the ATF would no longer approve import permits for the "Thunder Line" of projectiles. Look it up.

 

[RIGBY]

Midway USA does have some factory Hornady 275 Rigby 140g in stock now:

257 Rigby Ammo for Sale | MidwayUSA

Shop 275 Rigby at MidwayUSA! We carry a wide selection of 275 Rigby at the best prices!

www.midwayusa.com