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7mm STW in the R93

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05 October 2005, 00:59
Heritage Arms
7mm STW in the R93
Does anyone own this calibre and rifle combination? The ballistics look very impressive, I was looking at the 140 grs load at about 3300 fps. What kind of accuracy should I expect from the STW chambering?

Aleko


Hits count, misses don't
05 October 2005, 20:17
Gauti
I own a stainless Sako in this caliber and have found its accuracy to be superb using both 120/140 grain Nosler BT and 140 grain Accubonds. Three shots within half and inch consistently, especially with the 120 grain BT.
05 October 2005, 20:23
Paolo9,5x73
...or 7mmRUM. Get a spare barrel, or two they will come in handy, I assure you.
06 October 2005, 04:20
Heritage Arms
I was thinking of using IMR 4350, or IMR 4831 for handloads with the 140 grs Nosler BT. I have seen several reccomendations for H1000, but looks like the velocity suffers a bit. IMR 4831 gives about 80% case capacity, I notice some powders are as low as 70%, I think 80% is a good minimum?

Thanks

Aleko


Hits count, misses don't
06 October 2005, 16:24
Gauti
Vihtavuory 165 and Reloder 22 are also good.
07 October 2005, 06:19
Heritage Arms
Ok, now for the scope. I looked at a 10x42 S&B, but the eye relief is a bit shallow. Any suggestions? The new 7x50 Ziess Diatl looks good too, but not avalible in the states! 3x12x56 Diavari?

Aleko


Hits count, misses don't
11 October 2005, 07:56
D99
Might see you on Tuesdayk, how do I get to the store?
11 October 2005, 21:23
Heritage Arms
Hop on I15, exit on 7200 south, come up to state street, we are on the east side 7045

Can't wait!

Aleko


Hits count, misses don't