30 October 2002, 07:20
murftj7mm STW
I have a 7mm STW, and am looking for any recommendations anyone has on reloading for this caliber. I am currently using the Hornady SST bullet, 139 grain, and having decent success, with my best groups being around .8 inch. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
30 October 2002, 08:04
W. WilsonHi murftj, welcome to THE forum.
My experience is somewhat limited on the 7STW but really like the results I am getting with 7828 powder with the same bullet you are using. According to a few sources 74 grains is starting load with magnum primers and 80 is max. The velocity with a 26 inch barrel is crowding the 3600 fps mark with the max load, so they say. My number 1 shoots them into less than one inch at 77 grains with a Fed 215, fast as I need it to go.
30 October 2002, 12:09
stubblejumperI am loading 7828 behind 140 gr ballistic tips and accuracy with my custom rifles has been averaging 1/2".Velocity ranges from 3450 to 3520fps with my two rifles.
30 October 2002, 18:05
ricciardelliH-1000 From 70.1 grains to 85.5 grains
Federal 215 Primer
31 October 2002, 15:17
<STW>I,ve had the best luck with RL-22 79.5 grains 140 B-TIP FED 215 Primers approx.1/2 " groups the norm.Speed around 3450 fps. i've tryed H-1000 with excellent accuracy but 200 fps slower.Just got some RL-25 going to shoot and chrony this week end.
02 November 2002, 15:03
outlawsixstubblejumper what is your charge weights for the two rifles?
03 November 2002, 01:43
RoosterWith a 140 gr. BT and 80gr. of RL-22 my Mod.700 SF Sendero aves. 3490' on a 75 deg. day. It will shoot groups around .75" when I'm up to it.
04 November 2002, 10:42
stubblejumperOutlawsix-One rifle uses 78gr and the other 80 gr.