WildRose
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RL26, RL33, and H1000 have always worked great for me.
7mm STW Reloading Thread
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doverpack12
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Should far exceed that. I hit 3600 with a 143 hammer HunterI would think that with that weight bullet, H4831sc would send it in its way quick and in a hurry, be temp stable, and most of all, accurate. I'm thinking you'll easily reach 3500, if you wanted to. Whitetail lightning!
7mmstwnorge
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thanx
I tested the 101 HH. Good shooting bullet with substantially lighter recoil. My results were as follows:
Varget
73.0 - 3730 fps
73.5 - 3756 "
74.0 - 3845 "
74.5 - 3801 "
75.0 - 3863 "
I've also tested the 90HH with Varget. Ran up to 4036, but couldn't quite match the accuracy of the 101s. My barrel is a 24" 1:9.25 twist.
purpledragon
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If you guys want a super Whitetail load, try the 130gr Absolute Hammer bullet. I'm loading mine with 80grs of 7828ssc, they do fine, I know I can use a faster powder with the AH bullet, but, 3700 and a tad for speed, into little groups, I'm fine with it.
OlCrow
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Good morning guys...I have been referring to this forum for years for load data so I decided to join up...I have a newly built 7 STW WITH A 27" Lilja bbl 1 in 9 twist. I spoke with Steve at Hammer Bullets and he suggested the 143 gr bullets. Could someone please give me a good idea of powder and amount to start with??? I have the following: 7828ssc, 8133,H1000, RL22 & 25 if a different powder is necessary please let me know.. Thanks Guys I am looking forward to being a part of the 7mm STW Brotherhood.....
H1000 works in my 7mm STW with 143 HH
Bghunter338
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OlCrow
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Great...thanks... what is your load if you don't mind me asking...
the load is hotter then the 4th of July, Vo is 3475 but will need to back off, I was checking zero in the rain before a hunt, gun was wet and loaded a wet case that locked up the bolt
i don't recall the load data but will check when i get home..I did find doing a butterbean crimp to shrink group size
OlCrow
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Ok...I have not crimped any loads only neck sized...
OlCrow
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I have read other threads and it appears that the crimp is done with the LEE Precision Factory Crimp Die....
dougduey
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RL26 gives great accuracy and velocity with the 143 Hunter. 82.9 gr RL26 gives 3538 fps. I never actually found pressure but assumed I was getting close. This was the first Hammer bullet I loaded when I began using them over 5 years ago. I got nervous because I couldn't believe how fast that bullet was going. I've since moved on to the 177 Hunter just because I like a heavier bullet and it shoots 3 shot groups into one hole
You'll never go wrong with H1000 in the STW.
RL25 will also work really well with the 143. Use Nosler's load data to get yourself started. Loads with just about every powder end up around 80.0gr plus or minus 1-2 gr. Funny how that works out.
And get yourself a Lee factory crimp die. It's a must have.
You'll never go wrong with H1000 in the STW.
RL25 will also work really well with the 143. Use Nosler's load data to get yourself started. Loads with just about every powder end up around 80.0gr plus or minus 1-2 gr. Funny how that works out.
And get yourself a Lee factory crimp die. It's a must have.
OlCrow
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This sounds great!! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. Do you neck size as well as crimp?? I was just wondering as I only have dies with neck bushings. I am limited somewhat with the 1:9 twist with these bullets but I am really looking forward to building some loads up for this new rifle. It is zeroed in at 200 with 168 gr Bergers and shoots them very well as long as I do my part. Thank you again...
