Originally Posted by
Topgun 3006
That STW will reach out there if that's why you bought it! According to a website I found on them the SB serial numbers were dedicated to the 9 lug Mark 5s from when they were introduced in 1995 to when they were discontinued in 2002, but that's the best I can do with no year breakdown anywhere I can find for you.
Thanks Topgun!! Yeah I hunt so pretty big clear cuts for elk, I figured this would do the job for me. I love the 7mm caliber and have always been intrigued with the STW round.