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.

 

[Longwalker]

I predict that you and your wife will like the 7x64! I have three 7x64 rifles and each one shoots accurately, with little fuss, and kills well. I’ve found most 7x64 rifle shoot longer ( heavy for caliber or all copper) bullets better than the lightweights. 160 - 175 gr. Seem best for Lead core bullets, 140-160gr. in all copper bullets like Barnes tsx or the Lapua. But there are some exceptions, my Sako 85 also shoots the little RWS cone point 120 grain bullets accurately and very fast. Have fun experimenting!

 

[PerH]

Brenneke – German Hunting Guns

Some good history and info about the 7x64 here

 

[Hearties]

Fantastic cartridge and a firm favourite here in SA. Typically fast twist (1:8.7”) and long throat mean that it outperforms the 280 Rem with heavier projectiles (160gr +). I have a CZ550 and love it.

 

[7x57Joe]

I predict that you will find the 7x64 to your liking and the recoil is modest in my CZ-550 FS. I mostly shoot 139 and sometimes 154/160 grain bullets in mine as I only hunt whitetail deer anymore.