7mm Shooting Times Westerner
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Background
The 7mm STW graduated to commercial status when it was officially recognized by SAAMI in 1996.[3] Remington Arms Company was one of the first large ammunition companies to produce this cartridge in 1997, with others like Federal Cartridge Company, A-Square, and Speer also carrying it. Many US riflemakers now offer a selection of production models chambered for the 7mm STW, which has established a reputation as a fine long-range elk and large game rifle.
See also
- 7mm caliber for other cartridges of this caliber.
- Table of handgun and rifle cartridges
References
- ↑ "7 mm STW data" from Accurate Powder
- ↑ "The 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner)" by Chuck Hawks
- ↑ "The 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner)" by Chuck Hawks (subscription only)
