browtinehunter
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IOR Valdada Rifle Scopes
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7mm STW Brotherhood - For those who shoot the 7mm Shooting Times Westerner
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Riverman
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My new 7mm STW, just in time for elk season. I only had time to work with one load, but it is shooting sub half minute groups out to 400 yards. I'm shooting a 160 gr. Nosler Accubond, 75.0 Grs. IMR 7828, Fed 215 in Nosler brass. I leave next Saturday for Idaho and start hunting on October 1st.
The rifle has a Stiller Predator action, Brux barrel, PTG Oberndorf bottom metal, B&C stock, Gentry 3 position Mod-70 style safety, Wyatt box, Shilen trigger and a Swarovski Z-5 3.5-18X scope with a ballistic turret.
I gambled on the ballistic information when I ordered the ballistic cam from Swarovski. With a 200 yard zero it is calibrated dead nuts out to 500 yards, so I guess I got lucky ?
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The rifle has a Stiller Predator action, Brux barrel, PTG Oberndorf bottom metal, B&C stock, Gentry 3 position Mod-70 style safety, Wyatt box, Shilen trigger and a Swarovski Z-5 3.5-18X scope with a ballistic turret.
I gambled on the ballistic information when I ordered the ballistic cam from Swarovski. With a 200 yard zero it is calibrated dead nuts out to 500 yards, so I guess I got lucky ?
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browtinehunter
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Nice set up,
what's the finish on your new rig
What's the total wieght with and without Ammo ? gun)
And what part of Idaho are you hunt Elk ?
what's the finish on your new rigWhat's the total wieght with and without Ammo ? gun)
And what part of Idaho are you hunt Elk ?
Riverman
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The finish is Matte Black GunKote.
The rifle weight is 10 lbs.
I hunt the area without wolves
The rifle weight is 10 lbs.
I hunt the area without wolves
7stw
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Dude, that is one beautiful rig, and I assume the " Rack" above it was it's prey at one time or another.
I look the over all look of that rifle, and I'm sure it has a good " in hand" feel too. You made nice picks on you choice of components, and I'm sure it shoots out lites. Enjoy!!!
EDIT, I just re read your original post and realized the rack isn't from this gun. But good luck on your up coming one. My dream hunt is to go Elk hunting. And yeah, you can bet your ***, one of my STW's would be my choice for that game. Maybe someday if I win the lottery.
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7stw
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WOW, I can't believe that this thread is approaching 1500 responses and replies, not to mention the true friendships that have evolved as well. I just glanced through some of the earlier posts the other day, and what I noticed was that along the way to where we are now, it seems as though a few people came and went, but more so, I noticed that there is a " core" of , I guess you could say " regulars".
This must be near, if not a record single run thread, that seems to evolve and gain followers, with testaments and experiences, that really do merit the reading, even if you took the time to start from the first page. All I can come up with is WOW. There's some pretty awesome PEOPLE here, and at the end of the day, that's what it's really all about. gun)
This must be near, if not a record single run thread, that seems to evolve and gain followers, with testaments and experiences, that really do merit the reading, even if you took the time to start from the first page. All I can come up with is WOW. There's some pretty awesome PEOPLE here, and at the end of the day, that's what it's really all about. gun)
I'll second thatWOW, I can't believe that this thread is approaching 1500 responses and replies, not to mention the true friendships that have evolved as well. I just glanced through some of the earlier posts the other day, and what I noticed was that along the way to where we are now, it seems as though a few people came and went, but more so, I noticed that there is a " core" of , I guess you could say " regulars".
This must be near, if not a record single run thread, that seems to evolve and gain followers, with testaments and experiences, that really do merit the reading, even if you took the time to start from the first page. All I can come up with is WOW. There's some pretty awesome PEOPLE here, and at the end of the day, that's what it's really all about. gun)
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gamehawker
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WOW, I can't believe that this thread is approaching 1500 responses and replies, not to mention the true friendships that have evolved as well. I just glanced through some of the earlier posts the other day, and what I noticed was that along the way to where we are now, it seems as though a few people came and went, but more so, I noticed that there is a " core" of , I guess you could say " regulars".
This must be near, if not a record single run thread, that seems to evolve and gain followers, with testaments and experiences, that really do merit the reading, even if you took the time to start from the first page. All I can come up with is WOW. There's some pretty awesome PEOPLE here, and at the end of the day, that's what it's really all about. gun)
I'll third that too!
etisll40
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I haven't tried the LRX's yet but it will probably be the next one I try. I see a few people comment on them on the site in other calibers, so someone has to have tried them here thus far? Who, Mr. STW please tell us!
I sent an email into Barnes to ask for their input. They responded to say that the length of the bullet necessitates the 1:9 twist. The bullets likely won't stabilize in 1:9.5, and that they are hearing reports from people in the field that anything less than 1:9 twist the bullets are key holing, and therefore not stabilizing.
Black67
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I have a box of the 145 and 168 Barnes LRX's. The 168's are long. It does say in the box that they require a 1:9 or faster barrel twist.
I have not made any loads with them yet, so I am not sure how they will shoot.
I have not made any loads with them yet, so I am not sure how they will shoot.
Black Sheep
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I got the same message from Barnes about the twist for the 168LRX's. I have a factory Sendero, and I think it's a 1:9.25 twist, and so far I haven't had any stabilization issues. I've been working up a load with Retumbo and the 168's, and haven't had any keyholes yet at 100 yards. (no further shooting yet) but then again, I am at about 4300ft elevation.
So far, I am up to 80.5 grains of Retumbo, and no pressure signs yet. Barnes doesn't have any load data as of a couple of days ago specifically for the LRX bullets, so I don't have a Max load number yet. Anyone out there with Quickload that can give me an idea?!?!?!?!
So far, I am up to 80.5 grains of Retumbo, and no pressure signs yet. Barnes doesn't have any load data as of a couple of days ago specifically for the LRX bullets, so I don't have a Max load number yet. Anyone out there with Quickload that can give me an idea?!?!?!?!
7stw
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Guys, on a similar , but slightly different subject, in my newest Shooting Times Magizine, there is a nice article on the Hornady GMX. There are many comparisons to the Barnes TTSX, as it very much resembles it. To make a long story short, he tested it in Africa, and shot everything from " mice to moose" with them. He was using a seven mag, and the 139 grain, BC, .486. He had zero bullet failures, all were complete pass throughs, except one, but nothing got away. He shot a warthog at 350 yards, the long way, which was the recovered bullet, and it made a end to end , and created a 34 inch wound channel. ( that's what I call penetration). I have not tried these, but thet seem to be nearly identical in nature to the TTSX- TSX bullets, which I have became quite fond of. The one thing that I thought was interesting was the test that was done, with the SST. The pressure between the two are nearly identical. Typically, mono bullets create more pressure, but the grooves fix that problem.
Long story short, is that there are some decent projectiles coming down the pike, and it is interesting to see the bullet makers scrambling to do the " one up" thing. Another thing that was mentioned, that I believe to be true, is that we all know that California is now " lead free" as far as bullets go. Well, I feel that the rest of the country is going to follow suit, at least eventually. So, monolithic bullets are here to stay boys and girls, so we might as well get used to them, or better yet, embrace them.
So far, I have four rifles, that enjoy there diet of solid copper bullets, and I really didn't have to adjust much to get them to shoot. I have not dropped anything with them yet, but I have a high confidence level, and in a couple months, I will find out.
Sorry for the long read, just wanted to pass on some info. Take care to all.
Long story short, is that there are some decent projectiles coming down the pike, and it is interesting to see the bullet makers scrambling to do the " one up" thing. Another thing that was mentioned, that I believe to be true, is that we all know that California is now " lead free" as far as bullets go. Well, I feel that the rest of the country is going to follow suit, at least eventually. So, monolithic bullets are here to stay boys and girls, so we might as well get used to them, or better yet, embrace them.
So far, I have four rifles, that enjoy there diet of solid copper bullets, and I really didn't have to adjust much to get them to shoot. I have not dropped anything with them yet, but I have a high confidence level, and in a couple months, I will find out.
Sorry for the long read, just wanted to pass on some info. Take care to all.
