7mm STW Loads

TinnerN · January 29, 2001, 10:10 PM

Does anyone have information on loads for 7mm STW? I want to use a 165gr Nosler Partition and run about 4,000 to 4,200 fps.

Thanks, TinnerN

JMC · January 30, 2001, 08:25 AM

I think you had better check your figures. Your talking .220 Swift velocities with a 48gr. bullet, NOT 7mm STW numbers.

Also, the Nosler PAR is 160gr., not 165gr.

You can find plenty of STW loading info in any of the newer reloading manuals for all bullet weights.

While mine does fine with the 160's, I would like them faster, the STW got it's reputation with 140gr. bullets.

BIGR · January 31, 2001, 07:38 PM

If anyone can come up with a 7 MM 165 GR bullet load that will safely go 4000 FPS in a 7 MM STW I would love to see it. Some of the hot rod .30 calibers using a 130 gr. bullet might get close to 4000 FPS. Don't get me wrong I'M not saying It can't be done in a few years, but without a doubt someone will try it.

JMC · January 31, 2001, 07:53 PM

I'm sure it was a typo...
He's gathering info for a friend with an STW.

January 30, 2001, 08:25 AM	#2
JMC Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 1999 Location: FL Posts: 809	7mm STW Loads I think you had better check your figures. Your talking .220 Swift velocities with a 48gr. bullet, NOT 7mm STW numbers. Also, the Nosler PAR is 160gr., not 165gr. You can find plenty of STW loading info in any of the newer reloading manuals for all bullet weights. While mine does fine with the 160's, I would like them faster, the STW got it's reputation with 140gr. bullets. __________________ Jim - NRA Life Member since '69.

January 31, 2001, 07:53 PM	#4
JMC Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 1999 Location: FL Posts: 809	7mm STW Loads I'm sure it was a typo... He's gathering info for a friend with an STW. __________________ Jim - NRA Life Member since '69.

January 29, 2001, 10:10 PM	#1
TinnerN Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1	Does anyone have information on loads for 7mm STW? I want to use a 165gr Nosler Partition and run about 4,000 to 4,200 fps. Thanks, TinnerN

January 31, 2001, 07:38 PM	#3
BIGR Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2000 Location: Mountains Posts: 1,385	If anyone can come up with a 7 MM 165 GR bullet load that will safely go 4000 FPS in a 7 MM STW I would love to see it. Some of the hot rod .30 calibers using a 130 gr. bullet might get close to 4000 FPS. Don't get me wrong I'M not saying It can't be done in a few years, but without a doubt someone will try it.