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7mm STW
7mm Rem Ultra Mag OR 7mm STW
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<blockquote data-quote="Roeder" data-source="post: 1039593" data-attributes="member: 87340"><p>Having had both, I cast my vote for the STW. For me, the STW is just easier to deal with in every way. From a gunsmithing perspective, the STW is also easier to do. It is easier to get smooth, reliable feeding from the magazine. It is easier to cut a good chamber. In hand loading, it took a lot less effort to find a good load. The Ultra Mag uses such a huge powder charge for a relatively small gain in velocity and I just couldn't get my extreme spreads down to anything close to single digits. I know others have conquered these issues, I just like keeping my life easy. I also had a 7mm Dakota which is the fat case like the Ultra mag at closer to a standard magnum length. I was almost able to duplicate the STW performance with the Dakota, but it still only held 2 rounds in the magazine and the available brass was quite poor.</p><p> </p><p>I don't like to carry a barrel longer than 26 inches and I prefer less. I was able to get 3400 fps with 140 grain bullets with a 24 inch barrel from my STW. A little over 3500 from 26 inches with the Ultra mag. If it is worth it for you, a longer barrel will get more velocity. Order a 9 twist for 175 grain bullets.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Roeder, post: 1039593, member: 87340"] Having had both, I cast my vote for the STW. For me, the STW is just easier to deal with in every way. From a gunsmithing perspective, the STW is also easier to do. It is easier to get smooth, reliable feeding from the magazine. It is easier to cut a good chamber. In hand loading, it took a lot less effort to find a good load. The Ultra Mag uses such a huge powder charge for a relatively small gain in velocity and I just couldn't get my extreme spreads down to anything close to single digits. I know others have conquered these issues, I just like keeping my life easy. I also had a 7mm Dakota which is the fat case like the Ultra mag at closer to a standard magnum length. I was almost able to duplicate the STW performance with the Dakota, but it still only held 2 rounds in the magazine and the available brass was quite poor. I don't like to carry a barrel longer than 26 inches and I prefer less. I was able to get 3400 fps with 140 grain bullets with a 24 inch barrel from my STW. A little over 3500 from 26 inches with the Ultra mag. If it is worth it for you, a longer barrel will get more velocity. Order a 9 twist for 175 grain bullets. [/QUOTE]
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