7mm STW Brotherhood - For those who shoot the 7mm Shooting Times Westerner

[ButterBean]

I've hadVery good performance with RL/22 with 150's and used it just as well in the 300Bee & and 300Rum not saying it's the best But better then nuttin, cheers

RL22 is awesome but is temperature sensitive in extremes

 

[jjmp]

Lots of powders were and some still are , imr powders ,was know for that it still was top tier for many years , savy rifle shooters Just sighted in their rifles in cold weather ,many hunters are fair weather shooters and they wonder why their rifles shoot low in cold weather , just jawing cheers

 

[ButterBean]

Lots of powders were and some still are , imr powders ,was know for that it still was top tier for many years , savy rifle shooters Just sighted in their rifles in cold weather ,many hunters are fair weather shooters and they wonder why their rifles shoot low in cold weather , just jawing cheers

I Agree 100%

 

[joes7stw]

Thanks.
I shot 2 does with the 140 AB, both were in very low light so the shots could have been off a little. One I trailed blood for about 200 yards before it crossed the property line into some really thick stuff. The other one I blood trailed for over 500 yards and lost it. Both were about 150-200 yard shots. My friend shot the 3rd doe with it and we never found much blood. But I shot 3 consecutive hogs with it at 350 yards and each one dropped, no matter where I hit it.
The 150 TTSX shot great for me, I only shot one deer with it at about 200 and DRT, but it was shot in the base of the neck. I just worry that the barnes won't expand enough or leave a big hole on a liver shot too far back.
I have a box of 150 sciroccos, might give them a try. Also thinking about the 168 VLD or the 162 ELDM

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Thanks.
I shot 2 does with the 140 AB, both were in very low light so the shots could have been off a little. One I trailed blood for about 200 yards before it crossed the property line into some really thick stuff. The other one I blood trailed for over 500 yards and lost it. Both were about 150-200 yard shots. My friend shot the 3rd doe with it and we never found much blood. But I shot 3 consecutive hogs with it at 350 yards and each one dropped, no matter where I hit it.
The 150 TTSX shot great for me, I only shot one deer with it at about 200 and DRT, but it was shot in the base of the neck. I just worry that the barnes won't expand enough or leave a big hole on a liver shot too far back.
I have a box of 150 sciroccos, might give them a try. Also thinking about the 168 VLD or the 162 ELDM

I shot my elk this year with hsm 168 vld at 500 drt. My rifle likes the 168s .5 moa with factory ammo is good enough for me.

 

[7stw]

I've also had good luck with RL 25 and the 150 TTSX

Try the 145LRX, with 25, you'll never shoot anything else for whitetail. The LRX is designed a little different then the TTSX. I love BOTH, but favor the LRX.
ENJOY!

 

[7stw]

RL25, is the cats meow in this round guys. Rocket fuel!

 

[SammySTW]

Try the 145LRX, with 25, you'll never shoot anything else for whitetail. The LRX is designed a little different then the TTSX. I love BOTH, but favor the LRX.
ENJOY!

I bought a box of the 143 Hammers to try out, I've only made 2 trips to the range with them so far and still need to play with the seating depth. How do you think they compare to the LRX? I also have a box of those but haven't really played with them.

 

[7stw]

I bought a box of the 143 Hammers to try out, I've only made 2 trips to the range with them so far and still need to play with the seating depth. How do you think they compare to the LRX? I also have a box of those but haven't really played with them.

Sammy, I haven't tried the Hammers, I'm told they are AWESOME. But I do know that those 145 LRX shoot great, don't cost a small fortune, and they flatten deer! I've never had one fail, and every deer shot with them went to the freezer. No tracking needed EITHER. Good luck to you my friend. Lots of talent and experience here. Take advantage of it!

 

[Montana73]

I think the 145 LRX seem to be great bullets for antelope and deer, but a little on the light side for me on elk. I've got a thread about the 169gr Hammer Hunters. I think this would be the perfect one bullet load....still fast enough for a long range Antelope shot, good for a deer and would be solid enough for an elk. Hope the weather improves so someone can get out there and see what it will do. I'd like to order some loaded from Copper Creek, but need the data to do so. Obviously, I'm not a handloader.

 

[ButterBean]

I think the 145 LRX seem to be great bullets for antelope and deer, but a little on the light side for me on elk. I've got a thread about the 169gr Hammer Hunters. I think this would be the perfect one bullet load....still fast enough for a long range Antelope shot, good for a deer and would be solid enough for an elk. Hope the weather improves so someone can get out there and see what it will do. I'd like to order some loaded from Copper Creek, but need the data to do so. Obviously, I'm not a handloader.

I'm in the same boat as 7STW, I have never shot the Hammers but I have shot a pile of Barnes Bullets, Personally I think the 145 Barnes be an elk hammer

 

[Unertl Eyebrow]

I ordered some ammunition from Hendershot. Using my old charge of 78.6 gr of 7828 and a 150 grain bullet. (Accubond) That generated 3360 fps in the old 26" barrel. The new 30" barrel should might generate around 3500 fps. I never used anything but my own ammo for long range shooting before. I think it will work out fine.

 

[SammySTW]

Sammy, I haven't tried the Hammers, I'm told they are AWESOME. But I do know that those 145 LRX shoot great, don't cost a small fortune, and they flatten deer! I've never had one fail, and every deer shot with them went to the freezer. No tracking needed EITHER. Good luck to you my friend. Lots of talent and experience here. Take advantage of it!

What's your experience with seating depth/jump for the 145 LRX? When I tried out the 150 TTSX in my old barrel, it did best right at 3.600" OAL. I think I tried the 145 in that same barrel at 3.67" and it only shot ok. I assume the LRX might like less jump since it is a "long range" bullet, but I could be wrong.

 

[Montana73]

I thought I had a 1:8 twist in my newly acquired gun (used not new), but when I did the cleaning rod test, it is a 1:9. Wanted to use 169g Hammer Hunter but can't do that now since it requires a 1:8 twist or better.

So, am looking for a good elk cartridge. Has anyone used the Barnes 145gr LRX on elk? Would like some idea if this is stout enough to stop an elk at STW speeds. If you have, any idea of what fps you were able to get? I have a 24" Shilen barrel. Thanks in advance.

I don't want to use a Berger on elk. I've had previous issues and want something that will hold together a little more on a shoulder shot (where I want to shoot elk).

 

[7stw]

What's your experience with seating depth/jump for the 145 LRX? When I tried out the 150 TTSX in my old barrel, it did best right at 3.600" OAL. I think I tried the 145 in that same barrel at 3.67" and it only shot ok. I assume the LRX might like less jump since it is a "long range" bullet, but I could be wrong.

Sammy, I forget the exact measure, but I'm sure it was at the first groove in the top of the bullet. They like to jump, and can't be seated like a lead core bullet. My rifles shot that bullet like a 22.250 on steroids. My velocity was 3460, chronographed. I think I was at 3.620, so you are there, or abouts. I was shooting RL25, at 81 grains, 215GMM, WINCHESTER brass. IIt used to be good years ago, now it's junk.
Some of the secret was to back off your resizer, and adjust the bump, and sorta set it up to headspace on the shoulder, or at least let it do some of the support. Sometimes hsve to make small changes, when you find it, it will give you goosebumps. My chamber was very tight also. Bought a PTG reamer, and rechambered a stainless fluted seven mag barrel. THAT thing would shoot!
There's a pic back in the archives here somewhere!
My pal, Butterbean remembers it! Yours will come around!