Originally Posted by
Fruler
Yes... Pulling off a well aimed shot, taking your time at a remarkable distance can be done with just about any garbage rod. You're talking well aimed shots, I'm not. I'm talking combat, where at 800 yards of separation and seconds to act, doesn't matter what magic bullet you have... Especially if the target is visible for only seconds, which any trained soldier knows not to stick their head above the trenches for too long.
7x57... Means 57mm of case length... 303 Brit is 56mm of case... Not sure I understand what you mean by smaller.