7mm STW

[Terry Scott]

Got a 7 mag that needs a new barrel, wondering if it would be worth rechambering the new barrel to a STW.
Whichever the cartridge, the barrel will be 26'' long in a Sendero contour.
Think its worth the hassle to switch? I am using either 168 gr Bergers or their 180gr bullet. Gun weight is about 9.5 lbs.
I'm pushing the 168s @3050fps.

 

[LewisH]

Probably not worth the hassle, but, what the hell, the 7STW is newer, bigger, more interesting; and the 7 Rem. Mag. has become sorta "old hat."

You will need a Wyatt's extended magazine box for the STW, and probably some work on the bolt stop.

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

Definitely worth it and you will be very satisfied with it. I have five 7 stw's and they all shoot very well. The 7mm STW is a very accurate hard hitting cartridge. If you are staying with 7mm the STW is what I would do.

 

[coyotezapper]

Bought remingtons first 7STW, Model 700 BDL SS DM-B and I am still shooting it today. Love It!!!

 

[sniperjwt]

I also say its worth it i love my STW brass is a little harder to find but i still say its worth it.

 

[Terry Scott]

How fast which bullets?

 

[Loner]

You can push 3200 with the 162 and 168. Where they really shine is with 140's.
3450 is book speed. A 26 inch barrel is a must. They loose a lot of velocity as you
go shorter.

 

[LewisH]

180 Bergers/Retumbo is very popular and works very well in my 7 STW (27" barrel). 77 grs. is good, but I'm working toward 79 grs.

Why buy a Ferrari if you ain't gonna drive fast?

 

[coyotezapper]

How fast which bullets?

For years I shot a 140 grain Barnes X Bullet at 3450 fps and it was a one shot killing machine. ( Original X Bullet with Acculube 10X ) Now I shoot a 180 grain Berger Hunting VLD at 3000 fps. And I do it with a 24" barrel.

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

These loads are with a 26" barrel. 140 grain bullet, 85 grains 7828 at 3527 fps. Remington factory 140 grain actual chrono at 3470 fps. 162 grain bullet 82.5 grains 7828=3335 fps. These are my best accuracy loads. I have gone faster.

 

[Terry Scott]

Thx All

 

[new shooter]

Whats your powder and load for 162 gr. thanks joe