7mm Mauser Ammo
Shop 7mm Mauser ammunition with next-business-day shipping. PPU 139gr soft point deer hunting loads in 200-round cases for Spanish Mausers, sporting rifles, and modern 7×57 rifles. Read more about 7mm Mauser ammo.
Overview of 7mm Mauser Ammo
7mm Mauser, also called 7x57, is one of the great classic hunting cartridges. It offers a flat trajectory and mild recoil, and it has taken everything from deer to African game for more than a century.
It is not interchangeable with 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm-08, or 8mm Mauser. Current factory loads are made to SAAMI pressure limits, which are set partly with older rifles in mind. Have a gunsmith check any older military rifle before shooting it.
7mm Mauser Brands We Carry
- PPU 7mm Mauser Ammo: 139gr soft point with boxer-primed brass cases, in 200-round cases.
Best 7mm Mauser Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Hunting | PPU 139gr SP | None in stock |
| Range / Sight-In | PPU 139gr SP | None in stock |
Why Buy 7mm Mauser Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Case pricing before hunting season. 200-round cases cost less per round than 20-round boxes and cover sight-in, practice, and the season.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7x57 the same as 7mm Mauser?
Yes. 7x57, 7x57mm Mauser, and 7mm Mauser are names for the same cartridge. In Britain it was also known as the 275 bore.
Is 7mm Mauser good for deer?
Yes. 7mm Mauser has a long record on deer with moderate recoil and good penetration. A soft point like PPU 139gr SP is a common deer load. Follow your state's hunting regulations.
Can I shoot 7mm Mauser in an old Spanish Mauser?
Many Spanish Model 1893 and 1895 rifles are chambered for 7x57, but condition varies widely. Have a qualified gunsmith inspect any older military rifle before firing it.
More About 7mm Mauser Ammo
Paul Mauser designed 7x57 in 1892, and Spain adopted it with the Mauser Model 1893 rifle. Spanish troops used it against U.S. forces at San Juan Hill in 1898, and it saw military service across Latin America and beyond.
Hunters embraced it as well. W. D. M. "Karamojo" Bell famously used the cartridge on African elephants with heavy solid bullets, and generations of deer hunters have relied on it for its flat trajectory and manageable recoil.
Related reading: How to Start Hunting: What to Know Before You Go