Odd/Obsolete Calibers

[rifle02]

Not really that odd but it was unfamiliar to many people I met. My go-to rifle for around 10 years or so was a 7x57 mm (7 mm Mauser). VZ24 action, Douglas Barrel and the walnut stock was a Sako style. Because it was a very strong action I was able to hand load to modern rifle standards. Very lightweight rifle, beautiful to look at and absolutely a deer slammer. Somehow gun writers are trying to create a Resurgence of that cartridge. Seems like every time I open a magazine there's an article about it.

 

[Kevin Snook]

I'd thought of getting a 6.5 Cweedmore but then I came to my senses…

Oh wait —nevermind

 

[Lost Lake]

Not really that odd but it was unfamiliar to many people I met. My go-to rifle for around 10 years or so was a 7x57 mm (7 mm Mauser). VZ24 action, Douglas Barrel and the walnut stock was a Sako style. Because it was a very strong action I was able to hand load to modern rifle standards. Very lightweight rifle, beautiful to look at and absolutely a deer slammer. Somehow gun writers are trying to create a Resurgence of that cartridge. Seems like every time I open a magazine there's an article about it.

The 7x57 is a great cartridge IMO. Handloading it can bring you close to .280 performance, which ain't a bad thing.

 

[gemihur]

rem2506, your moniker gives away the answer.
P.O.Ackley insisted on referring to the 25-06 as the 25 Niedner.
I found it curious but remembered it!
Great rifle round.