162 A Max in 7STW?

[Jim Oliver]

Hi guys,

I wanted to try the Hornady 162 A Max in my STW--however, a note on the box of bullets advises 8 In. twist. I called Hornady and was told that the 162 probably would not stabilize in the Rem bbl. Don't remember if the Rem. twist is 9 1/2 or 10 inches.

Any reason to even try them in a Rem. STW bbl?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[bailey1474]

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I called Hornady and was told that the 162 probably would not stabilize in the Rem bbl.

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Don't listen to them. It will stabalize just fine.

 

[AJ Peacock]

In my 7mm Rem Mag with a 9.5" twist, the 162gr A-max is my most accurate bullet. With a conservative load at around 2900fps, it will print 1/2MOA or less on a good day. This is with an 8lb rifle.

I'd give them a try, its all I shoot out of my 7mm when hitting the target is important.

Good luck,
don

 

[screech]

Thats what my dad uses in his sendero stw.

 

[Jim Oliver]

Thanks,
I knew I could get help if I went to the right place--and this is IT!

Jim

 

[Varmint Hunter]

The 162 A-Max is very accurate in my 7STW with a Hart 10" twist barrel. I can't imagine why Hornady would recommend an 8" twist which few shooters have. If an 8" twist was required, the bullet would be out of production due to lack of sales.

 

[ol mike]

Berger recommends a 1-10" for their 168gr vld's and 1-9" for 180grs..Just a thought.

 

[7mmCUB]

i use the 162 amax in my 1 and 9 twist 7mm stw and my factory 7 rem mag and it works just fine in both

 

[john_m44]

I've got a Winchester model 70 coyote in 7MM WSM with a 9 1/2 twist, and they shoot good. I got a chance to shoot them at 750 today in 5mph wind, they seem to shoot through the wind great. Just my .02
john_m44

 

[Tyler Kemp]

Yes those A-Maxes even knocked down a tree!

Pretty impressive even if it was all rotted and riddled with holes!