Is the 7mm STW accurate?

Many of the rifles had been rechambered from 7mm Remington Magnum, and the accuracy of a very large percentage improved dramatically after their rechamber jobs. Remington’s first 7mm STW factory ammo was loaded with the 140-grain Core-Lokt bullet, and it often exceeded 3,400 fps in 26-inch barrels.

What is a 28 Nosler equivalent to?

28 Nosler has the same 3.340-inch maximum cartridge overall length as the . 30-06, yet it generates the same muzzle velocities as the 7mm RUM. Both the . 28 Nosler and 7mm RUM are rated at 65,000 psi maximum pressure, same as the .

Is a 28 Nosler worth it?

28 Nosler is a powerhouse. Not only does it pack a whopping 3,188 foot pounds of energy at 100 yards, it maintains a measurement of over 1,500 foot pounds out to 747 yards. 28 Nosler is one of the best elk cartridges for long range shooting.

Who makes 7mm STW rifles?

Large-scale riflemakers that have chambered the 7mm STW include: Remington Arms (Model 700); Winchester (Model 70); Sako (TRG-S, 75); Savage Arms (Model 114, 116); and Weatherby (Mark V).

What does 7mm STW stand for?

7mm Shooting Times Westerner
The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, sometimes referred to as the 7mm STW began as a wildcat rifle cartridge developed by Layne Simpson in 1979. This cartridge is named after the magazine Shooting Times where Layne Simpson is a regular contributor.

What is a 33 Nosler?

The . 338 in; 8.6 mm), rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by Nosler. Introduced in 2016 (production release 2017), the . 33 Nosler is a SAAMI approved and standardized cartridge. It is the fourth cartridge designed by Nosler….

Is 28 Nosler any better than 7mm Rem Mag?

Yes, the . 28 Nosler wins the ballistic competition with the RUM right on its heels. But with laser rangefinders one can easily compensate for the slightly greater drop of the 7mm Rem. Mag.

Is 28 Nosler good for deer?

For deer and pronghorn, to much gun. It will work but a little much. At 800 yards the 28 Nosler carries just over 2000 ft lbs of energy. Roughly equivalent to a 7mm-08 or 260 at 200 yards.

Is 28 Nosler too much for deer?

Well-known member. The 28 Nosler would be just fine for deer and antelope.

How far can 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.

Is 7mm STW the same as 7mm Rem Mag?

the main difference is the the STW is made from the old 8mm rem mag casing, and then necked down. these would be handloads. X2… The 7mm Remington Mag is hard to beat as far factory loadings…

What does the 30 Nosler compare to?

The 30 Nosler outperforms the 300 Weatherby in every category, including trajectory, velocity and energy. The 30 Nosler also headspaces off the shoulder, improving alignment with the bore. See how they compare in the charts below.

What is the best 7mm cartridge?

The best of the American standard length 7mm cartridges, the .280 Remington, was introduced as a direct competitor to the .270 Winchester. And the best of the short action 7mm’s, the .284 Winchester, was introduced to provide .270 ballistics in a cartridge that would work through short action rifles.

What caliber is 7mm?

7mm Remington Magnum:The 7mm Remington Magnum is a .28″ caliber, belted, bottleneck cartridge case design, centerfire rifle cartridge. The 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge casing is re-loadable after the cartridge has been fired or spent with various combinations of primer, powder and .284″ diameter bullets.

What is a 7 mm Rem Mag?

The 7mm Rem Mag is a flat shooting round that is available in a good selection of bullet weights, though maybe not as many as the .30-06 Springfield.