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Pick one for all around hunting.Rifles are moot just the cartridges.Factory ammo don't apply either.It just handloads.
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STW
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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7mm STW.
But I'll always choose the cartridge with the larger capacity over the one with less. I can always load the STW down to 7mm-08 levels but cannot load the WSM up to STW levels.
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7mm STW.
But I'll always choose the cartridge with the larger capacity over the one with less. I can always load the STW down to 7mm-08 levels but cannot load the WSM up to STW levels. Exactly. The STW can do everything the WSM can do, but not the other way around. If it quacks like a duck...
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Never had either one, but I think for me the 7mm STW would be good.
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I would prefer the 7 WSM in a short action. If using a M70 platform with an STW the long mag action (375 H&H length) is needed. Although the WSM recoil is slightly more than a 7RM it is also a little hotter with a noticeable amount less recoil than an STW.
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Make mine a STW.... In a M70 Classic....
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It recoils less because it pushes a bullet slower than the STW.
Hated my 7WSM.
For that matter I hated all my WSM's
Last edited by nsaqam; 04/20/10.
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Either one imo!..........The 7 STW averages (in round #s) about 200-250 fps above the 7 WSM.
In this case, I would be more concerned a choice of a rifle format preference than with the cartridge; long action, short action, rifle weight, length, etc.
Even though the STW out performs the WSM, in all reality, there is really nothing that the STW can do that the WSM cannot do given the same shooting distances on game.
Like comparing a 300 Win to the 300 RUM. If one can`t get `er done with a 300 Win and feels the need for a 300 RUM, that`s not saying too much for the one behind the rifle.
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Make mine a STW.... In a M70 Classic.... Can't rebarrel a M70 300 Win mag it will be too short, needs a 375 H&H length magazine and action.
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i built the stw so that is way i would pick
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Easy - neither. 7mm Rem Mag.
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I have one, so...Mr Stewie for me, no brainer.
what's the kicker Mike?
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i think what one will do, the other will also do. i'd suggest getting the rifle you like the best and just hunt.
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STW.
I have had several different 7mm's over the years and the STW is at the top of the list as far as I am concerned.
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How can you ignore the rifle, 7STW?
Well... within your parameters there's only one choice. 7 STW.
But if we DON'T ignore the rifle, I'd rather have a Montana in 7 WSM than a big ol' heavy 7STW for general hunting use.
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How bout a 358 STW??
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358 was the STA (Shooting Times Alaskan), same case as the STW. IIRC.
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A 358 STW would be too much rifle for you Tom.
(grin)
I'll be the odd man out and go with the 7WSM. I've never owned a 7 of any sort but 160's out of a 24" barrel at 2950-3000fps wouldn't suck.
A 7 STW would be pretty fun though I bet!
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