Good long-range deer calibers.
11-28-2005 | 12:19 PM
#154
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From: fort mcmurray alberta canada
RE: Good long-range deer calibers.
The 7mm STW uses a parent case of the 8mm Remington Magnum, which, of course, is necked down to 7mm and its case taper straightened slightly. The new round has become very popular among long-range deer hunters.
“We kept watching the sales of 8mm Remington Magnum brass climb up and up,” said a Remington ammo-development specialist. “We knew from gun sales that that it wasn’t being used in rifles chambered for that caliber. and it became apparent that the popularity of the 7mm STW was just too big to ignore any longer.” Once these trends were clear, Remington legitimized the popular then-wildcat round.
Initial factory loads feature a 140-grain bullet with an advertised muzzle velocity of 3,325 fps. I found that my rifle’s 25.5-inch barrel actually exceeded that, averaging 3,359 fps. Handloads should be able to boost this velocity by a considerable margin. Some reports have 140-grain bullets running over 3,500 fpsWe withhold judgment about whether those speeds are achievable with mainstream loads.
Based on our experience with the round, we think that the 160-grain bullet will be more practical for this cartridge. Indeed, the Barnes #1 Reloading Manual shows several loads that exceed 3,300 fps using this bullet. Also, Remington will likely bring out more factory loads soon. With the current factory loads, the 7mm Westerner has an 11-percent energy gain over the 7mm Remington Magnum and a 7.1-percent gain over the 7mm Weatherby Magnum at 400 yards.
“We kept watching the sales of 8mm Remington Magnum brass climb up and up,” said a Remington ammo-development specialist. “We knew from gun sales that that it wasn’t being used in rifles chambered for that caliber. and it became apparent that the popularity of the 7mm STW was just too big to ignore any longer.” Once these trends were clear, Remington legitimized the popular then-wildcat round.
Initial factory loads feature a 140-grain bullet with an advertised muzzle velocity of 3,325 fps. I found that my rifle’s 25.5-inch barrel actually exceeded that, averaging 3,359 fps. Handloads should be able to boost this velocity by a considerable margin. Some reports have 140-grain bullets running over 3,500 fpsWe withhold judgment about whether those speeds are achievable with mainstream loads.
Based on our experience with the round, we think that the 160-grain bullet will be more practical for this cartridge. Indeed, the Barnes #1 Reloading Manual shows several loads that exceed 3,300 fps using this bullet. Also, Remington will likely bring out more factory loads soon. With the current factory loads, the 7mm Westerner has an 11-percent energy gain over the 7mm Remington Magnum and a 7.1-percent gain over the 7mm Weatherby Magnum at 400 yards.
11-29-2005 | 08:04 AM
#156
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RE: Good long-range deer calibers.
I sightmy 7mmstws in to be 2-3/4" high at 100 yards.That puts them 3-1/2" high at 200 yards,about 3/4" high at 300 yards,about 6-1/4" low at 400 yards and about 18-1/2" low at 500 yards.
11-29-2005 | 11:53 AM
#158
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RE: Good long-range deer calibers.
There were several models available from remington,winchester and sako but most have been discontinued.Your best chance is to either find a newunsold rifle on the shelf or to buy a 7mmremmag with a 26" barrel and have it rechambered.
11-29-2005 | 12:33 PM
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RE: Good long-range deer calibers.
SAKO 75 STAINLESS SYNTHETIC RIFLE
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Available in .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Remington Ultra Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, .338 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, 7mm STW, and 7mm-08 Remington.
The Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic is a truly unique performer, featuring all-stainless barrel, action and internal parts: this makes it among equals in the demanding tough-weather rifle market. An American favorite winning converts worldwide, the Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic is a high performance rifle built to be used hard in extreme conditions, with soft rubber over-molding for a firm hold and warm feel even in cold weather.
Available in .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Remington Ultra Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, .338 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, 7mm STW, and 7mm-08 Remington.
11-29-2005 | 01:08 PM
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RE: Good long-range deer calibers.
I found2, 7mm Ulta Mag in a Rem 700 BDL, 26", stainless, synyhetic, brand new for $599 Canadian dollars one left & one right hand are these calibers been discontinued ? I see balistics are quite a bit more than my 7mmwsm?
how is recoil, and ease to get to shoot well? reloading
how is recoil, and ease to get to shoot well? reloading