Currently my only 7mm is a 7x57, a Chilean M 1895 Mauser by Loewe. Like all military rifles of the era, no matter US or Euro, this one is pure utilitarian. The simplicity, functionality and absolutely superb quality of workmanship it reflects has a strong appeal all its own. I'll look at some of the "guns" being made and marketed now and for quite some time really, compare them to this one, then shake my head.... not even close.