Thumbcocker
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I am in the process of wringing out the Number 1 7x57. We have booked a hunt in South Africa for later this year.
Mrs.Thumbcocker is deciding which rifle she will take. The 7x57 is a contender. Recoil is a factor. The hunt will be plains game at less than 200 yards. Probably 100 or so. I have some 175 grain factory loads coming. (Forgive me).
The critters in are package include a Zebra that she has claimed. So is a 7x57 enough for Zebra? I have read that the 175 grain load punches above it's weight but would welcome real world experience and suggestions.
Mrs.Thumbcocker is deciding which rifle she will take. The 7x57 is a contender. Recoil is a factor. The hunt will be plains game at less than 200 yards. Probably 100 or so. I have some 175 grain factory loads coming. (Forgive me).
The critters in are package include a Zebra that she has claimed. So is a 7x57 enough for Zebra? I have read that the 175 grain load punches above it's weight but would welcome real world experience and suggestions.