They are basically twinsSlightly off topic but how does the 28 Nosler compare to the STW? To me their essentially the same other than obvious case differences.
They are basically twinsSlightly off topic but how does the 28 Nosler compare to the STW? To me their essentially the same other than obvious case differences.
That's why I love yaWell, to me, huge powder charge and high pressure = throat erosion. I'm running 103+ grains with 131 Hammers at nearly 3700 fps. It's deadly. Brass lasts 3-4 firings. Throat has moved, but haven't measured it lately. Don't care.
Where's the fun in that? I assure you He's perfectly aware of that and he said he doesn't careBack off 2 to 3 grains and brass life should greatly increase.......
I have loved the 7 mag too. Back in the day many thought it was a cannon! Kind of average by todays standards.Well, actually having built (chambered with custom recievers) and shot the STW, RUM, and Mag. I feel I have some working knowledge, the STW and RUM are barrel burners for sure, especially when ran at high pressures, you can get a little more velocity but for what price, not sure its worth it. (Imho) That being said they are classic cartridges and like any cartridge has its pluses and minuses. I love the 7mm Rem Mag, it is the best all around cartridge out there, I know there are plenty of people that will most certainly disagree, dont beat me up over it. All 3 are great performers, just find what you like and.... what you can get components for. If you would like specifics about any certain cartridge, please feel free to PM me.
In my experience the 7mm RUM is a barrel burner, I wouldn't expect more than 1500 rounds down the tube with standard barrels. Start with a 25" and reream when the groups start to open up. Happy shooting.Thanks im building a 7mmRUM right now but i was curious about the stw just because ive heard it mentioned quite a bit. The rum im building we are just working up some load data on it and tried it with 168gr bergers just for their reputed accuracy. We've chronographed the load at 3240 to 3260 with the 1/9.5 twist 26" barrel the two cold bore shots i took with it went through the exact same hole no widening of the hole or anything. My reloading guy says we should try a few tenths of a grain up and down from that load .im not sure you can get better than perfect but hes adamant about it. But as you were saying im surprised at how deep were having to seat these bergers. We are also using h1000 and 87 grains of it
Where's the fun in that? I assure you He's perfectly aware of that and he said he doesn't care
I've been shooting the 7STW since Hill Country Rifles built mine on a Mod 70 reciever with a Lilja bbl, back in 1998.I've only shot the 7RUM just curious if anyone has an unbiased assessment of both calibers
The 7x300 Wby. is the cartridge that ended the life of the 6.5x300 Wby for long range hunting in Pa in the early 70s.I shot a 7 stw for years. When stw brass got hard to find I rebarreled to 7-300 weatherby. Shot nearly identical to the stw. Considered the rum, but felt like it was too much more powder for the amount of velocity gain. Plus 300 weatherby brass is plentiful. 7-300 Winchester would be similar.
Check out this NUT behind the trigger with the average 7MM RM.I have loved the 7 mag too. Back in the day many thought it was a cannon! Kind of average by todays standards.
I am waiting on my build. G.A. Precision is building me a 7 STW on a model 70 stainless classic action. 28" Bartlein 5r with 8.7 twist and a manners hunting stock.. I mentioned 8 twist, but they strongly recommended their 8.7. Mine will be an antelope through muledeer rig. Your numbers made my eyes pop! I was already planning on trying Hammer bullets. Problem is, the only appropriate powder I have is Magnum by Ramshot.Well, to me, huge powder charge and high pressure = throat erosion. I'm running 103+ grains with 131 Hammers at nearly 3700 fps. It's deadly. Brass lasts 3-4 firings. Throat has moved, but haven't measured it lately. Don't care.