What is the parent case for a 7 STW?

What is the parent case for a 7 STW?

8mm Remington Magnum

Is 7mm STW the same as 7mm Rem Mag?

Registered. 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 ammo?

7mm STW 162 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter® – Hornady Manufacturing, Inc.

How fast is a 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.

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).

How many rounds will a 28 Nosler barrel last?

It’s similar to the 300 Rum as far as overbore. I have shot out lots of RUM barrels the average is around 800 rounds.

What can you Rechamber a 7mm Mag to?

Throated right, you can run 180 vld at or about 3000 fps with 68.4 +or – grains of H1000 out of a 7 mag. You can also run a long throated 7 saum. Go 8.5 for 180.

What is a 28 Nosler?

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).

How many different 7mm cartridges are there?

7.0 mm (.284 in) rifle cartridges (commonly known as 7mm)

Is a 26 Nosler big enough for elk?

You can absolutely take an elk with a 26 Nosler. I did with a 142 Accubond out of my Christensen at 350 yards with no delay. Just like anything else if it’s a quality shot that round will get the job done.

What does a 26 Nosler compare to?

The 26 Nosler can house a massive 93.5 gr of powder compared to the modest 62 gr case capacity of the 6.5 PRC. That translates to a 50% increase in case capacity for the 26 Nosler. Although both rifle cartridges fire the same 0.264” diameter projectiles, they both descended from 30-caliber magnum cartridges.

Is 28 Nosler any better than 7mm Rem Mag?

Both cartridges fire the same diameter bullets, but the 28 Nosler is capable of firing heavier and more aerodynamic bullets at a significantly faster velocity than the 7mm Rem Mag.

What caliber does a 28 Nosler compare to?

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).

What is the most powerful 7mm cartridge?

Please welcome the 28 Nosler® as the most powerful 7mm cartridge commercially available today. Ballistic enthusiasts are well aware of the benefits and advantages that 7mm (. 284 caliber) bullets have, such as inherently high ballistic coefficients for long range accuracy and minimized wind drift.

Who makes the best 7mm?

Long-Range Hunting

• First Place: 7mm Weatherby Magnum, 47.1 Points.
• Second Place: 28 Nosler, 44.0 Points.
• Third Place: 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, 42.6 Points.
• Fourth Place: 7mm Winchester Short Magnum, 41.6 Points.
• Fifth Place: 7mm Remington Magnum, 41.3 Points.
• Sixth Place: 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, 40.8 Points.

What is the best caliber for elk moose and bear?

270. It shoots flat out to 300 yards, which makes it a point and shoot rifle caliber for the vast majority of shots on big game. You can take the same . 270 you use for whitetails in Wisconsin for caribou bulls and big black bears in Alaska, or on combo western hunts for pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and elk.

What is the best grain bullet for elk?

Elk bullets must be tough enough to provide adequate penetration. Choose at least medium weight for caliber: 140 grains in 6.5mm and the lighter 7mms; 140 and 150 grains in . 270s; 150 to 160 grains in faster 7mms; 165 or 180 grains in .

Which Nosler caliber is best?

The 28 Nosler is the top choice for long-range hunting as it boasts a just-right caliber for hunting most big game with high downrange ballistics. The 28 Nosler is influenced by wind deflection substantially less than any of the . 30 Calibers while also maintaining a velocity of 1900 FPS beyond 700 yards.

What is the most powerful 7 mm cartridge?

How long will a 7mm Rem Mag barrel last?

040 since new. I never shoot more than 3 rounds before cooling, usually only 2. I looked up barrel life for 7mm rem mags and wsm’s in comp and seems to be 700 to 1000 rounds but they have a lot higher rate of fire.

How many yards is a 7mm good for?

With 140 grain bullets, driven at velocities of between 3200 and 3300fps, the 7mm RM delivers extreme trauma on light bodied game out to ranges exceeding 400 yards. This bullet weight tends to lose its ability to produce wide wounding at ranges of around 650 yards.

How far can you shoot an elk with a 7mm?

300 yards is about as far as the typical hunter will shoot at game, even in the western U.S. Someone who knows their gun and cartridge can easily make the 7mm Rem Mag work for them out to around 500 yards.

What is the best all around deer rifle caliber?

Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

• 7mm-08 Remington.
• 280 Remington.
• 7mm Remington Magnum.
• 30-30 Winchester.
• 308 Winchester.
• 30-06.
• 300 Winchester Magnum.
• You might be surprised by the number of hunters that use the 300 as their primary deer rifle. An exceptional round for long range, it gives no quarter in performance on whitetail.

What is the best 7mm bullet for elk?

Barnes VOR-TX

The 160 grain load is an excellent choice of 7mm Rem Mag ammo for elk, deer, bear, and moose hunting. While it’s not designed for longer range performance, it’s great for shots at typical hunting ranges and retains over 1,500ft-lbs of energy out past 400 yards.

Is 7mm good for moose?

Again, larger calibers really aren’t going to alter the moose’s opinion, but a little wider bullet and a little more oomph never hurt. The 7mms from 7x57mm Mauser, 7mm-08 Rem. and 280 Rem. through the 7mm magnums are excellent choices with 150 to 175-grain slugs.