What is your favourite metric cartridge?

[Blkram]

It has been a while since we've discussed favourite cartridges...
So let's start a new conversation.

What is your favourite metric cartridge?

For me, it has to be the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. I have more trigger time behind this centerfire cartridge than any other. I also spent more time handloading for load development and target practice (500-700 rounds a year) for this cartridge in the mid to late 90's. Easy to load for, mild to shoot, and proved very accurate.

I am also a fan of the 7mms, having spent a lot of time with them...but most are of American design...and I have not yet had the pleasure of playing with the 7x57.

Otherwise, I am also growing fond of the 9.3x62. Also reasonable recoil yet capable of taking Dangerous Game.
A fellow couldn't go wrong with a 2 rifle battery for big game around the globe chambered to the 6.5 and 9.3 if one kept their shots to reasonable distances.

 

[RememberBaker]

Well I only have one and I’m not sure it qualifies as a favorite, but it’s a 9x57 in a very cool JP Sauer and Sohn sporting rifle. I’ve shot it some with old Kynoch ammunition and I necked up some 8x57 brass but haven’t loaded anything for it yet.

 

[SJB358]

7x57 Mauser would be mine. Right now I just collected all of the pieces to do a Kimber Mountain Ascent 84L and a Lilja 7mm 1-7 barrel to make a little lightweight hammer. I have a Winchester SuperGrade Featherweight that’s a dream to shoot and my son has a good old XTR Featherweight that’s very nice and shoots amazing as well. Very cool cartridge.

 

[jimbires]

I like the 7MM's , yes what I have and use , are American designs . I have a 7MM rem mag that has done a pile of hunting in the US and Canada . I've never felt under gunned with it . other ones I am fond of are , the 7mm Mashburn super mag , and the good ole 7mm-08

 

[salmonchaser]

This is easy, 7x57; 140 gr Accubonds or Ballistic tips at 2900 and change in my #1 moa accuracy, what is not to like? Acctually hit 2970fps but extraction got a little sticky so backed off.
I have almost purchased a 6.5 x 55 a couple times but with a 257 roberts and a 7x57 I knew at some point I would get something mixed up

 

[JD338]

I like the 6.5mm’s. I have a 6.5 JDJ in a TC Contender. Had a 6.5 Rem Mag in the M673 Guide but sold it and now have a 6.5 Wby RPM in an Accumark Limited.

JD338

 

[RememberBaker]

I guess I could add a number of metric cartridges that I have that are American born. Even though they are, I don’t really think of them as metric cartridges, .243 Winchester, 7mm-08 and 256 Newton. Of those, the 256 Newton is my favorite.

 

[grry10]

For me, it would be a 6.5x55 followed closely by a 7x57.