M98 in 7x57 suited for heavier bullets ?

7x61 and 7x57
The 7x57 is loaded with 177 TIG

The others 160ish grains

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I noticed they loaded a 170gr for several other 7mm cartridges and figured maybe a handload or a custom loading from either of those 2 sources
I have had Hendershots load the 170 grain Oryx. With the Oryx I have taken Sable, Waterbuck, Puku, Lechwe, Warthog, Impala, Blesbok, Wildebeest, whitetail, and hogs with zero failures. With the 7x57 I have tried Accubond, Swift Aframes, Northforks and the Oryx I feel performed the best at all ranges. I attribute that to the moderate velocity of the 7x57 coupled with a bullet that is tough but will open at lower velocities. I have 170s loaded around 2500fps.
 
I don’t think they make a 170gr 7x57/275 load anymore. On their website they only offer the 156gr 7x57 Oryx load.
I reload the 170’s. I don’t think I have ever seen 275/7x57 factory 170 loads either. I have some 160 TipStrike and 170 Vulkan loaded to try as well.

Safe hunting
 
Hendershots loaded my 170's (Norma Oryx). I have used them with Mike @spike.t and here for whitetail. They shoot a ragged hole from the bench.
 

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