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7mm STW

jesseejamesjesseejames Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
Hello, I just purchased a weatherby mark v accumark chambered in 7mm stw and was wondering if anyone had any input for both factory and handloads they liked. I would also love to hear any performance stories both on game and targets. this is the first time I have owned this calebar and would appreciate any info.
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  • jesseejamesjesseejames Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a trade offer fpr my 257 weatherby mag in MK V ultra lightweight. the gun is a 7mm stw winchester model 70 custom sporting sharpshooter. both guns look to be in 98%+ condition. both calibers are not the best suited for hunting in the laurel and brush, but i have never owned the STW and would like to shoot it if nothing else. i know what STW stand for, but id like to hear some more about the gun and cartridge before i go ahead and trade it. thanks

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  • jesseejamesjesseejames Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi,

    Im trying to make a 7mm STW if its possible which one of these action will except and a 8mm case?

    http://www.charlesdaly.com/HTML/products/firearms/rifles/barreledActions/mauserBarreled.asp#
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  • jesseejamesjesseejames Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone know of any good web sites on the 7mm STW?
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  • jesseejamesjesseejames Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    can anyone help me I am considering rechambering a model 70XTR
    Winchester in 7mm magnum to a 7mm STW, and I am unsure of whether the twist on this barrel will stabalize the heavier (160-175gr) bullets?
    I have a friend that did this to a Remington 700 and cannot use anything heavier than 140gr bullets or they fly all over the place.
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  • BT99BT99 Member Posts: 1,043 ✭
    edited November -1
    The last one I rechambered was a model 70 winlite. Set the barrel
    back one turn and rechambered. It shot 140 and 160 equally well.
    I don't think he shot anything over 160 grains.
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  • jesseejamesjesseejames Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks BT99
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What kind of barrel was slinging 150gr bullets? I have seen almost all 7mags shoot the 150 and even 160 very well. They weren't by chance,....handloads were they?

    Friend of mine has the STW and gets great results with 140-160gr. He loves it!!!

    A great rifle with a junk scope,....is junk.
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