What does STW mean in 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 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.
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.
Who makes 7mm STW rifles?
Large-scale riflemakers that have chambered the 7mm STW include: Remington Arms (Model 700); Winchester (Model 70); Sako (TRG-S, 75); Savage Arms (Model 114, 116); and Weatherby (Mark V).
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 gun uses 7mm Rem Mag?
Remington Model 700
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 ….
| 7mm Remington Magnum | |
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| Maximum CUP | 52,000 CUP |
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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.]
Who makes 7mm STW brass?
Remington 7mm STW Brass (Box of 50)
What is the ballistics of a 7mm STW?
Ballistics and Drop for the 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) Cartridge Type: Rifle. Height: 2.85″. Width: 0.532″. Average FPS: 3239. Average Energy: 3494. Average Gr: 150.
What is a 7mm STW cartridge used for?
The 7mm STW is used by hunters for medium sized game and can also take down large sized game depending on the grain size bullet used. *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) Ballistics cartridge.
What is the barrel life of the STW 7mm?
Barrel life for the STW is between 600 and 900 rounds depending on methods of use and cleaning procedures. With good throat polishing procedures and low volume shooting it is possible to push barrel life beyond 1000 rounds. The STW represents the absolute maximum velocities obtainable from the 7mm bore.
When did the 7mm STW come out?
The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner (STW) was designed in 1979 by Layne Simpson as a wildcat cartridge and produced for the commercial market starting in 1989. The 7mm STW is based off the parent case 8mm Remington Magnum with a narrowed neck to fit a .284 inch bullet on a .315 inch neck.