I'm new to the 7mm STW. I started load development and settled on one load so far, but I'm not sure what to expect velocity wise. So far, it appears a 7mm rem mag can shoot as fast as the STW. How fast is everyone else able to push 168 and 180 grain bullets?
My rifle is a Winchester Laredo with a 24" barrel. I've only worked with 168 Berger VLD's so far (0.015 jump/overall length is 3.825" or 3.125" measure base to bearing surface). Using 76 grains of H1000 gets me 2,900 fps (this load shoots lights out). 80 grains gets to 3,000-3,1000.
Am I seeing the velocity I should be?
