Is a 7mm STW good for elk hunting?

Is a 7mm STW good for elk hunting?

Yes, the 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

What does STW mean in bullets?

Is the 7mm STW accurate?

I’ve owned two rifles chambered in 7mm STW: a sorely missed bull-barrel Remington Model 700 with a laminated stock, and the previously mentioned 700 SPS. In general, accuracy is excellent and, surprisingly, recoil is mild given the cartridge’s astounding ballistics.

Can you shoot 7mm STW in a 7mm Rem Mag?

yes a 7mm rem mag action will hold a 7mm STW. The 7mm STW is a 8mm Rem Mag necked down to 7mm. OAL for the STW is 3.6″ vs 3.29″ for the 7mm Rem Mag.

Who invented the 7mm STW?

The 7mm STW was developed by Layne Simpson, gun writer for the Shooting Times Westerner magazine. Based on the 8mm Remington magnum case necked down to 7mm, Simpson’s goal was to drive 160 grain bullets at over 3200fps.

What gun uses 7mm Rem Mag?

The 7mm Remington Magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. It is a member of the belted magnum family that is directly derived from the venerable ….

How far will a 7mm STW shoot?

The 7mm STW is able to drive 175-180 grain bullets between 3100 and 3200fps. Ideal for light to medium weight game, reaching its limits but adequate for Elk sized game where long range hunting is a consideration. Clean kills can be produced as far as 1100 yards.

Who makes 7mm STW ammo?

Hornady®
Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady® Precision Hunter® factory loaded ammunition. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X® bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential.

What is the difference between a 7mm and 7mm mag?

A ‘standard’ 7mm caliber is plenty for deer out to 200 yards. The 7mm mag gives you a lot more practical range out to 400+ yards if needed. The 7 mag also is more forgiving on shots from poor angles, with the right bullet you can penetrate stem to stern [not that I recommend that.]

Is the 7mm Rem Mag a good gun?

The 7mm Remington Magnum offers ballistics better than the . 30-06 Springfield with all available bullet weights, one of the more popular loads being a 160-grain spitzer loaded to 3,000 ft/s (910 m/s). 284 diameter bullets tend to have better ballistic coefficients than . 308 diameter bullets of comparable mass.

How long will a 7mm Rem Mag barrel last?

040 since new. I never shoot more than 3 rounds before cooling, usually only 2. I looked up barrel life for 7mm rem mags and wsm’s in comp and seems to be 700 to 1000 rounds but they have a lot higher rate of fire.

Who makes 7mm STW brass?

Nosler 7mm STW Brass (25 ct) Mfg# 11472.