General RE LEE
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I was able to get these components to start my first hand loads for my 700 Sendero 7mm STW. I hope it works in my 9.5
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IMR8133 and Berger 180 grain VLD
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MagnumManiac
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Are you sure it has a 9.5" twist?
I thought they were all 9.25".
I know mine is, it started life as a 7RM.
I'm using 168gr & 175gr ABLR. Still waiting on 180gr Berger, there's no current importer here at present.
Cheers.
I thought they were all 9.25".
I know mine is, it started life as a 7RM.
I'm using 168gr & 175gr ABLR. Still waiting on 180gr Berger, there's no current importer here at present.
Cheers.
General RE LEE
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I haven't measured I'm just going off what I read but maybe I'm wrong.
Remington used the 1 in 9.25" in the Model 700. My 700 in 7mm Rem Mag stabilizes them just fine.
You could try the 175gr ELD-X if you can get it although you'd need a 1 in 8.5" at least if I am not mistaken
MagnumManiac
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Not a fan of Hornady bullets.
Cheers.
Cheers.
General RE LEE
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Measured CBTO and COAL to lands with Berger VLD 180 grain tonight.
CBTO 3.258
COAL 3.970
Im concerned about the magazine space in my Rem 700 Sendero FS 7mm STW and getting the VLD to work and still be able to use magazine.
CBTO 3.258
COAL 3.970
Im concerned about the magazine space in my Rem 700 Sendero FS 7mm STW and getting the VLD to work and still be able to use magazine.
MagnumManiac
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Interesting, that throat is long.
I was asked what throat I wanted, one reamer was .061" throat, called '0 freebore' and the other was a SAAMI reamer with .180" throat.
I chose the zero freebore as this will keep me within .020" with my max mag length at 3.690".
Although a big jump is no big deal, I do this with several of my rifles and they still shoot itty bitty groups.
Cheers.
I was asked what throat I wanted, one reamer was .061" throat, called '0 freebore' and the other was a SAAMI reamer with .180" throat.
I chose the zero freebore as this will keep me within .020" with my max mag length at 3.690".
Although a big jump is no big deal, I do this with several of my rifles and they still shoot itty bitty groups.
Cheers.
General RE LEE
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I believe my jump would be .320 to keep it in the magazine. Rifle shoots excellent with factory ammo.
Ricky C
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Hey General, did you try the IMR8133 in your 7 STW? I plan on trying it with 145 LRX's
Thanks and Take Care
Thanks and Take Care
General RE LEE
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I did but sadly I sold the rifle. Also, 8133 is going to be discontinued so you can try it if you got plenty on hand.
