How good is the 7mm STW?

How good is the 7mm STW?

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.

What caliber is a 7mm STW?

The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, sometimes referred to as the 7mm STW began as a wildcat rifle cartridge developed by Layne Simpson in 1979. It is an 8mm Remington Magnum case that has been “necked down” (narrowing the case opening) by 1 mm to accept 7 mm (. 284 in) bullets.

Is a 7mm good for long range?

Long recognized as a superb choice for hunters, the 7mm (. 284) bore size is now attracting great interest among long-range match shooters as well. The 7mm occupies the “sweet spot” between 6.5mm and 30 caliber–with an optimal balance between bullet weight and BC.

How far will 7mm shoot?

With the right ammo, the 0-1000 meter ballistics are VERY impressive and the 7mm is easily capable of 1000+ meter shooting, but it falls short of the . 300 in most regards while significantly outpacing the . 308 (Which really shouldn’t surprise anyone).

What is the 7mm Shooting Times Westerner?

The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, sometimes referred to as the 7mm STW began as a wildcat rifle cartridge developed by Layne Simpson in 1979.

What is the 7mm STW?

The 7mm STW was first cartridge named for a gun magazine (Shooting Times Magazine) and Layne Simpson was the editor of STM at the time 1979. Hand loading brass is available for the 7mm STW in a variety of loads.

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 is the trajectory of a 7mm STW bullet?

The 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) The 200 yard figures are 2850 fps and 2890 ft. lbs. The trajectory of this sleek bullet (BC .563, SD .283) is as follows (Sierra figures): +2.96″ at 100 yards, +3.61″ at 200 yards, 0 at 300 yards, and -8.45″ at 400 yards. The 7mm STW is an excellent long range big game cartridge with this weight bullet.