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7mm STW
7mm STW Brotherhood - For those who shoot the 7mm Shooting Times Westerner
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<blockquote data-quote="Montana73" data-source="post: 1815587" data-attributes="member: 111917"><p>I thought I had a 1:8 twist in my newly acquired gun (used not new), but when I did the cleaning rod test, it is a 1:9. Wanted to use 169g Hammer Hunter but can't do that now since it requires a 1:8 twist or better.</p><p></p><p>So, am looking for a good elk cartridge. Has anyone used the Barnes 145gr LRX on elk? Would like some idea if this is stout enough to stop an elk at STW speeds. If you have, any idea of what fps you were able to get? I have a 24" Shilen barrel. Thanks in advance.</p><p></p><p>I don't want to use a Berger on elk. I've had previous issues and want something that will hold together a little more on a shoulder shot (where I want to shoot elk).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Montana73, post: 1815587, member: 111917"] I thought I had a 1:8 twist in my newly acquired gun (used not new), but when I did the cleaning rod test, it is a 1:9. Wanted to use 169g Hammer Hunter but can't do that now since it requires a 1:8 twist or better. So, am looking for a good elk cartridge. Has anyone used the Barnes 145gr LRX on elk? Would like some idea if this is stout enough to stop an elk at STW speeds. If you have, any idea of what fps you were able to get? I have a 24" Shilen barrel. Thanks in advance. I don't want to use a Berger on elk. I've had previous issues and want something that will hold together a little more on a shoulder shot (where I want to shoot elk). [/QUOTE]
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