Quote Originally Posted by Salvo

I'm thinking that the 5.7x28 performs similarly to the .22 Hornet, but has a modern case more suitable for reloading and is perhaps more efficient.

If I had a choice between the two, I'd take the 5.7x28 FN chambering.

It wouldn't be surprising to me if the cartridge finds its real home with ranchers, varmint shooters, and economy-minded sportsmen.

It is exciting to see this chambering at last available in a fine sporting rifle.


Can some of you with a little better understanding of the ballistics between these two tell me how the 5.7x28 would compare to the .204? Ive been interested in both cartridges for quite a while for prarie dogis but never really thought about the 5.7 in a rifle. But now...