7mm STW

[wyosteve]

I'm considering picking up a 7 mm STW, but am having a heck of a time finding ammo or brass, other than overpriced GB. So, I guess I'm wondering if it's a dying caliber and not worth pursuing. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BjornF16]

28 Nosler would be easier to find components; pretty sure they are ballistic twins

 

[WormSportsman]

I have seen some on the shelves of Sportsman’s Warehouse stores in Montana and Wyoming but haven’t checked recently. It’s an awesome cartridge but definitely easier if you reload.

 

[ArcherAnthony]

It’s never been an easy round to get ammo for. I always check midway when I am looking for it.

 

[Billy Goat]

Do you reload?


I feel like it's a requirement with that cartridge.


Which brings up I might have stuff I'd sell, cause I'm starting to think it's too much headache and I'll go a different direction.

 

[wyosteve]

I do some reloading when necessary if I can’t find my preferred factory loads. But I’m not a fanatic reloader.

 

[wapitibob]

I've had one for a decade. You need to reload in my opinion. I was switching to 28 Nosler and had all the components but decided to use the same reload strategy for the stw and it worked out; 195 Bergers and N570. It's a barrel burner though. I buy nosler blem brass once/year when it comes out, bullets, powder, and primers have been pretty easy to get.

The 7PRC is the easy button, decent speed with semi heavies and way less powder than the stw.

 

[wyosteve]

Thanks for all the insight. I decided to pass on the STW I was interested in. For me, the cons (hard to find ammo, brass and the need to pretty much reload all the time) outweighed the pros. Appreciate you taking the time to enlighten me.

 

[davsco]

what a shame that such an awesome cartridge has pretty much gone away.

the 7 prc ain't no slouch though and has at least a full page of ammo on ammoseek under $50/box before shipping and tax..