Does anyone out there have any experience or hearsay info on the 257STW? As usual, I am considering a custom rifle purchase and this caliber caught my eye. I'm assuming tha it's a 7mm STW necked down. Any opinions?
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read a post on another site that a guy was shooting 4100+ and unreal 500yard groups
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2/9/05 11:04:00 PM Submitted by uniballermm (205.188.116.136) from WEST VIRGINIA says .257 stw
anyone Who Doubt's the .257 STW should go to www.riflesinc.com I own one, MOA groups up to 500 yards average VEL.4113 on different loads If you think thats not so good I want what you'r on
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Holy cow and I am worrying about barrel life of my 7mmSTW.
I dont think the loads you are shooting are severe "barrel burners" now Stubble on the other hand......he's probably got 2 or 3 extras laying around just to be safe!!
About a year ago, there was a 30 minute program on one of those cable outdoor channels that showed a hunter using a .257 STW in Africa. He was using 120 grain Swift A-Frame bullets (which, at full throttle, would be going around 3700 FPS) and taking animals that are normally engaged with guns in the .375 H & H class. He shot a Kudu and two other big plains critters - each with one shot through the shoulders - all three dropped in their tracks. I remember commenting on what a testimonial that was to the development of premium bullets . . . .
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..actually my gunsmith has built quite a few..if you would like his name he is located in your state.
