7x64 cartridge/rifle clue me up

[CBH Australia]

So, I’ve long thought that a 7mm-08 would be a good round for my wife.
A few years back I read about 7x57,.280,.280ai etc.
I have a 7mm-08 and a .280ai

I was speaking to my wife about setting up a 7-08 for her when I saw a deal on used-guns for a 7x64 with dies and cases.
I like the 7mm calibre in general so, Bam, another impulse buy because I sort of like the idea of a classic cartridge.

The 7x64 is for my wife so I’m thinking I will start with lighter loads and get her comfortable with it then I can increase to standard loads if she takes to it.

Basically I’m hoping I can load it to mimic 7mm-08 loads and work up if she decides to hunt with it. If not I can hunt with it to see how it goes.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

You got me curious so I looked up some 280 load data (they didn’t list the 7x64) on hodgons website. They show a starting of Varget behind a 160 at 2350. That should be a very doable load. I think it will make a fine rifle for your wife.