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What does STW mean in bullets?
The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, sometimes referred to as the 7mm STW began as a wildcat rifle cartridge developed by Layne Simpson in 1979. It is an 8mm Remington Magnum case that has been “necked down” (narrowing the case opening) by 1 mm to accept 7 mm (. 284 in) bullets.
Is 7mm good for moose?
Again, larger calibers really aren’t going to alter the moose’s opinion, but a little wider bullet and a little more oomph never hurt. The 7mms from 7x57mm Mauser, 7mm-08 Rem. and 280 Rem. through the 7mm magnums are excellent choices with 150 to 175-grain slugs.
What is the most powerful 7 mm cartridge?
Please welcome the 28 Nosler® as the most powerful 7mm cartridge commercially available today. Ballistic enthusiasts are well aware of the benefits and advantages that 7mm (. 284 caliber) bullets have, such as inherently high ballistic coefficients for long range accuracy and minimized wind drift.
Are Hornady A-MAX bullets good for hunting?
The 162 grain Hornady A-Max is a spectacular long range hunting bullet. Unfortunately at closer ranges the A-Max can meet too much resistance and like the SST bullets just described, can fail to impart hydrostatic shock. In this instance however, killing can be more delayed than is usual, with animals walking or standing drunkenly for some time.
Is the a-Max the most advanced bullet ever made?
The A-Max may be the most technologically advanced bullet ever designed. The aerodynamic secant ogive profile, sharp, pointed tip and unmatched concentricity give it an extremely high ballistic coefficient for near perfection in flight.
What is the life of a 7mm barrel?
With good throat polishing procedures and low volume shooting it is possible to push barrel life beyond 1000 rounds. The STW represents the absolute maximum velocities obtainable from the 7mm bore. The 7mm RUM, though it uses greater powder charges, is not able to exceed the power of the STW. Slight differences do occur with long 32” barrels.