Hello shooters,
I have a 1953 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade. The barrel is stamped "7MM VINCENTS". There are no other markings other than the Winchester stamp. Vincents was Vincent Roux's gun shop in Bakersfield, CA. I believe it to be chambered for 7X57 Mauser, but before I go shoveling in that cartridge I'd like to verify I'm correct. It can't be 7mm Win Mag, as that cartridge wasn't invented yet, so 7X57 seems like the best guess. Any thoughts?
May your groups be tight,
Listener
I have a 1953 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade. The barrel is stamped "7MM VINCENTS". There are no other markings other than the Winchester stamp. Vincents was Vincent Roux's gun shop in Bakersfield, CA. I believe it to be chambered for 7X57 Mauser, but before I go shoveling in that cartridge I'd like to verify I'm correct. It can't be 7mm Win Mag, as that cartridge wasn't invented yet, so 7X57 seems like the best guess. Any thoughts?
May your groups be tight,
Listener