Originally Posted by
Bret4207
I think if the US military had gone with the 7x57 to replace the Krag it would have taken the numero uno spot the '06 took. I don't think there's all that much practical difference. Commercially, why the 7x57 isn't more popular is the same reason the 6.5x55, 257 Roberts, 8x57, 280 Rem, 35 Whelen, etc aren't more popular. The buying public is a fickle minded crowd that wants the latest, newest, baddest stuff out there. That's why we have 25 or more 30 cal rounds that are within spitting distance of each other. NEW!!! IMPROVED!!! And they don't do one thing any better than the 06 or 300 H+H.