7mm STW Reloading Thread

[dougduey]

Does anyone have experience with 175 ELDX OR ABLR? Ive RL 22, 26, 33, IMR7828 and H1000. Been shooting 140 and 160ABs but believe 175s may be worth a try. I don't believe my Sako is twisted fast enough for anything heavier. Use will be for deer and elk past 300yds.

I shoot the 175 ELDX but use Retumbo. I'd use H1000 or 7828 if I were you. The sweet spot seems to be around 3000 fps. Mine shoots a ragged hole at 100 yards going 2974 fps.
Ran this load in a long range shooting class some years back. It was great in the wind out to 1060 yards. The bullet needs more resistance to perform better, so high shoulder shots work best on thin skinned game like deer and pronghorn. But not an issue on elk, just aim for double lung.

 

[Gixxerbob]

I have 175 eldx and 7828ssc load data at my house but I'm at the hunting camp for the weekend

 

[A/1-61]

Have not tried 175s. But I have had fine performance with 162 ELDX and H-1000 78 grains...3050 fps. 8 inch groups at 1000 yds. I have a rem. Sendero 26 inch barrel

 

[CoSniper66]

Just dropped a cow Elk Monday at 360 yrds. Not really long range but got it done.
Remington 700 Sendero 26" 1 in 9 tw.
8 mm mag RP brass necked to 7mm
Rem 9 1/2 m primer
Nosler 160 gr Accubond seated ro mag length
78 gr. RL 25
3140 FPS

 

[Bghunter338]

Does anyone have experience with 175 ELDX OR ABLR? Ive RL 22, 26, 33, IMR7828 and H1000. Been shooting 140 and 160ABs but believe 175s may be worth a try. I don't believe my Sako is twisted fast enough for anything heavier. Use will be for deer and elk past 300yds.

Yes, eldx and RL26

 

[casey36]

Mine is very simple.
Rem m700 built by Smiths Custom Guns.
27" Fluted Hart
Winchester brass
80.0 grn. IMR 7828
Nos. 140 BT
Fed. 215
3512 f.p.s
Ave. group at .25"
My favorite deer load, they don't move!

 

[Ricky C]

Hey, I'm finally starting to work on reloading for my 7 STW. I just picked 5 lbs of IMR8133, (Thanks Rum Man). I'm wondering if anybody has tried it in their rifle. I want to try it with 145 LRX's
Thanks and Take Care

 

[Catskills]

Question for the Brotherhood:
While I usually run 160 Accubonds, I've picked up some 175g ABLR and ELD-X bullets to play with. Any suggested loads? I've got RL33, 26, 22 and H1000 to play with. Also, any experience with the ELDX at STW velocities? The intended use is long range deer and elk. FYI, I don't think my Sako is likely to shoot heavier bullets well.

 

[dougduey]

I run the 175 ELDX in my STW using Retumbo. I'd use H1000 of the powders you listed. Look to end up around 3000 fps. Mine shoots tiny groups at 2974 fps. The ELDX works just fine at STW velocities. It's a great elk bullet. I feel the ELDM is better for deer or pronghorn.

 

[TX COWDOC]

I run the 175 ELDX in my STW using Retumbo. I'd use H1000 of the powders you listed. Look to end up around 3000 fps. Mine shoots tiny groups at 2974 fps. The ELDX works just fine at STW velocities. It's a great elk bullet. I feel the ELDM is better for deer or pronghorn.

What is your COAL?

 

[Bghunter338]

Yes, I run the 175gr eldx with RL26. Shot a deer moving up a hill at 330 yards. One shot boom flop. I haven't play with the ablrs yet but plan to.

 

[dougduey]

What is your COAL?

3.700"
I've got a Wyatt's mag box and that's max COAL length

 

[Bghunter338]

If you have a fast twist barrel at least an 8 I have a really good load for the 175gr maker trex and RL26. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[Catbird]

If you have a fast twist barrel at least an 8 I have a really good load for the 175gr maker trex and RL26. PM me if you have any questions.

What velocity are you getting?