7x57

Hi all - I've been reloading for about 5 years now. I initially got into it as a curiosity, to better understand ammunition, enjoy greater control over performance and save money. The adage is true - you don't necessarily save money with reloading, but you shoot a lot more. Soon after, I...

Hi As a hunting rifle (bolt action 5 shot) which caliber would you prefer that you can also use on the farm (HD/Target/Plinking). I personally lean towards the much under appreciated 7x57 Mauser. I find its recoil very smooth. I use an old Zastava made in Yugoslavia that has been kept by my...

Hope everyone's Christmas festivities were amazing and safe. I want to see if anyone has experience with small ring mauser actions/stock choices. Cost isn't a giant factor, its about the bonding over building, assembling, and shooting finished rifles. I am talking about 1893 Odevo Spanish...

I'm trying to develop a go-to hunting load for my wife's rifle, a sporterized 1895 Chilean Mauser with, as best I can tell, the original barrel shortened to 22". We live in Alaska, so this will primarily be for moose. When we lived in the lower 48, I had a nice load built up with the Hornady...

Hi all, I picked up a Chilean 1895 Mauser 7mm rifle at the gun show the other week. Beautiful rifle! I was just looking around, not necessarily planning on buying anything and . . . you know how it is. It feels like a solid relic in the hands. 7x57 is difficult to find, so I bought it with...

Hey all, I picked up a Chilean 1895 Mauser in 7x57 today at the gun show - serial # L68XX. Hope to use it as a deer rifle, along with enjoying its role as an antique firearm. Anyone have additional info on this rifle? Its historical role, commonality - I'm here to learn. Thanks, Leif