| 7mm Shooting Times Westerner | |
|---|---|
| Case type | Belted, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | .284 in (7.2 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .315 in (8.0 mm) |
| Shoulder diameter | .4868 in (12.36 mm) |
Can you shoot 7mm STW in a 7mm Rem Mag?
yes a 7mm rem mag action will hold a 7mm STW. The 7mm STW is a 8mm Rem Mag necked down to 7mm. OAL for the STW is 3.6″ vs 3.29″ for the 7mm Rem Mag.
Is 7mm STW a good rifle?
The 7mm STW is able to drive 175-180 grain bullets between 3100 and 3200fps. Ideal for light to medium weight game, reaching its limits but adequate for Elk sized game where long range hunting is a consideration. Clean kills can be produced as far as 1100 yards.
Who makes 7mm STW ammo?
Hornady®
Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady® Precision Hunter® factory loaded ammunition. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X® bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential.
What is 7mm round?
The 7mm Remington Magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. It is a member of the belted magnum family that is directly derived from the venerable . 375 H&H Magnum. The 7mm Remington Magnum is based on the commercial .
Is 7mm STW the same as 7mm Rem Mag?
the main difference is the the STW is made from the old 8mm rem mag casing, and then necked down. these would be handloads. X2… The 7mm Remington Mag is hard to beat as far factory loadings…
What is the difference between a 7mm and 7mm mag?
A ‘standard’ 7mm caliber is plenty for deer out to 200 yards. The 7mm mag gives you a lot more practical range out to 400+ yards if needed. The 7 mag also is more forgiving on shots from poor angles, with the right bullet you can penetrate stem to stern [not that I recommend that.]
What is a 28 Nosler?
The . 28 Nosler is essentially a shortened version of the 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum (7mm RUM). They share a maximum body diameter of 14.0 mm (0.550 in).
Is 7mm and 7mm Rem Mag the same?
Alternative cartridges The 7mm Winchester Short Magnum is considerably shorter and fatter and has a steeper shoulder angle and a shorter neck (6.17 mm) than the 7mm Remington Magnum. This makes the 7mm Remington Magnum case with its 6.89 mm long neck better suited for loading long, heavier bullets.
What is a Remington 700 7mm STW?
Based on the 8mm Remington magnum case necked down to 7mm, Simpson’s goal was to drive 160 grain bullets at over 3200fps. In 1997 the 7mm STW was picked up by Remington who presented the first model 700 7mm STW to Simpson along with the first box of factory ammunition.
What kind of barrel does a Remington 700 ADL have?
Remington – Model 700 ADL, 7mm STW. 26″ Barrel. Stainless steel barrel, pistol grip stock with Monte Carlo and cheek piece, factory Remington recoil pad, a rare prototype construct… (read more) BLASER ULTIMATE RIFLE. 7MM STW. LEATHER INLAYS ON FOREND, PISTOL GRIP AND CHEEKPIECE.
What is the best powder for the Remington 7mm STW?
The 7mm STW is a hand loaders cartridge. Brass is readily available from Remington and will most likely continue to remain in good supply for many years to come. The most suitable powders for the STW are the ultra slow burners including H1000, Retumbo, U.S 869 and similar burn rates.
What is the best load for the Remington STW?
Remington currently list only two loads for the STW, a 140 grain Core-Lokt and a 140 grain Swift A Frame, producing 3325fps (26” barrel). Both of these loads have BC’s of under .4 limiting the long range performance of the big seven and are ‘token gesture’ loads for what is otherwise a hand loaders cartridge.
