7MM STW Barnes LRX load data needed!!

[ajstew32]

I can't find load data for these anywhere. I've been trying the 140 and 160 gr accubonds and they don't seem to be grouping as well as my gun should. I ordered the 145 and 168 gr LRX in hopes that my gun likes them better and still have some long range performance. I have a Cooper 7mm STW 26" 1-9 twist barrel. i have lots of imr 7828 on hand, a little imr 4350 and h4831. i prefer 7828 with the case capacity. thanks in advance.

 

[Cuz]

With the 145 and 7828 I would start at 73 grains and work up. With the 168 try starting at 71 grains. I used to shoot the 7stw and now shoot 2 rifles in 7-300 weatherby and I use 7stw load data for them. All of my rifles had 1-9 twist and i had a hard time getting the 168 lrx to stabilize. Most of my shooting was close to sea level though. They may do better at higher elevations. Would have to look back at my notes but iI know that I am shooting 180 berger hybrids with 74 grains of 7828 and 145lrx with 75 grains out of my rifle now

 

[Black Sheep]

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I love the 168LRX! I shoot 82gr of Retumbo, never tried 7828. Buddy of mine uses that in his STW over 150 grain sierra bullets, and he loves it.

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[Lefty7mmstw]

I would get yourself some rl25 for your 140ab's and try that also for your 145 lrx pills. For your 168's I'd work up either rl50 or 50bmg loads.

 

[JOHNSONJC79]

Hey everyone I am reviving this thread to see if anyone will help me with results. I have a cooper 1-9 open country long range. I am currently building a load with the 145 LRX, Barnes says 168gr will stabilize where I live and hunt in Idaho. I have some data with Noslers for 168, Retumbo is hard to find but one of my go to's. I have 7828, and RL23. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[7stw]

Hey everyone I am reviving this thread to see if anyone will help me with results. I have a cooper 1-9 open country long range. I am currently building a load with the 145 LRX, Barnes says 168gr will stabilize where I live and hunt in Idaho. I have some data with Noslers for 168, Retumbo is hard to find but one of my go to's. I have 7828, and RL23. Any help is greatly appreciated.

80 grains, RL25, 145 lrx, dont look back