What does STW mean in ammo?
What does STW mean in ammo?
| 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) |
How good is the 28 Nosler?
Nosler designed the 28 to work with a 1:9-inch twist rate, and so can handle the 175-grain bullets of the highest BC with no issues. It’s a perfect candidate for the 28 Nosler, as the big case will push that bullet to 3125 fps in Nosler’s factory load, and even a bit faster in handloaded ammunition.
Is there a Remington Model 700 7mm STW?
It’s a rarity nowadays that a new-production rifle is offered in 7mm STW, but it does happen. For instance, the 26-inch-barreled Remington Model 700 SPS in the accompanying photographs was among a run for firearms wholesaler Davidson’s.
What kind of rifle is a 7mm STW?
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). Occasionally, these rifles, which were manufactured during a short stretch after SAAMI standardization, materialize on gun store shelves.
How big is the Remington 700 long range barrel?
And we’re continually finding new ways to maximize our legendary action’s inherent precision. The Model 700™ Long Range combines the added stability of a 26″ heavy-contour barrel with hard-hitting, long-action chamberings to stretch your lethal range.
What kind of grain is in a Remington 7mm?
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.