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STW. If the rifle becomes a factor, WSM.
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i have or had all three: 7mm WSM, 7mm STW and 7mm RM
for maximum effort at any cost, 7mm STW for sure.
for the 'ol "get ammo at the mom&pop" the 7mm RM
for the mountain rifle, 7mm WSM in a Kimber Montana.
but personal taste trumps all...
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358 was the STA (Shooting Times Alaskan), same case as the STW. IIRC. STA, that sounds right.
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A 358 STW would be too much rifle for you Tom.
(grin)
Lol, your probably right.
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Without any actual parameters as to what rifle it will be in, or even what game will be hunted or targets shot at, a prudent choice is impossible.
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I had a 7 WSM and a 270, I found that with the 7 short mag I could run 160's at 2950 which is pretty much what I can run the 150's in my 270 so for me.....I'd go with the bigger 7 the STW.
I use a lightweight 270 and my 7 Mashburn Super is a heavier platform and an excellent long range rig (not that my 270 isn't).
Dober
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I own a 257 stw and a 7 stw so its pretty easy for me to pick which way to go here. And by next year at this time I will let you know how the 6.5 stw does.
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7 RUM...just sayn' 
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358 was the STA (Shooting Times Alaskan), same case as the STW. IIRC. STA, that sounds right. The .358STA would be a fine choice...  225gr TSX @ 3100fps or 280gr A-Frame @ 2850fps should get it done.....with very little recoil.....
randy..
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I wouldn't feel undergunned with either one. Give me the WSM. I like the WSM package in a M70.
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7 RUM...just sayn' Me three, but the STW would be a CLOSE second place. I already load for and shoot the 338 version of it (7STW) and have been stockpiling 8mm RemMag cases so ammo would be a snap. Also have a few 300RUM cases left over though from my last one of those.... If I ever feel like I need to reach out and touch a deer past 500 yards I will set aside my 257WBY and build either the 7STW or RUM. Have zero use for any of the WSM or RSAUM's.
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I've owned and shot the 7mm STW within months of Layne Simpson's first article on it. I still own it.
I have never been disappointed with it's performance - but I can say the same for my 7mm-08 - which I like much more.
Brian
Vernon BC Canada
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I have never been disappointed with it's performance - but I can say the same for my 7mm-08 - which I like much more. I built a 7 Dakota thinking it would be the ultimate hunting rig. It breathes fire at the touch of the trigger. I much prefer my Sako 85 Finnlight 300 WSM. It's light, effective and more gun than I will ever need.
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