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7mm STW
Shilen built 7STW
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<blockquote data-quote="mrdinapoli" data-source="post: 2730524" data-attributes="member: 93495"><p>Nice rifle. Looks about similar in size and weight to my Rem 700 Sendero in 7STW with fluted 26" SS barrel with 1:9.5" twist (if memory serves). I believe mine weighs about 9 lbs bare wt. Great rifle and great cartridge. Mine is a little heavy to hike around mountains with, but great long range beanfield or blind rifle — the weight helps it settle down well and hold stable. I get about 3400 fps with 140 gr bullets, which shoot flat and are devastating on light and medium game. Extremely accurate (3 shots average 1/2", and 100 shots into 1.5" fire-forming cases over several days). Also, very easy to load for. Not sure if you're buying or selling, but my guess would be that it was built in the 1990s or early 2000s, when there was great interest in the cartridge. They are not as common anymore, so cases and data are harder to find which may lessen the value of the rifle for some. However, I neck-sized and fire-formed Norma 300 Wby cases — great cases and easy to fire-form. I personally really like this cartridge as it will shoot 140-160 gr bullets with ease, accurately, and at high velocity. I believe the pendulum is moving too far in the direction of extremely heavy bullets for all but ELR disciplines. I think most shooters are better served with mid-weight bullets paired with mid-twists, at higher velocities. Depending on use, condition, accuracy, and action work, I would guess the value in the $1000-1500 range. I think it would serve you well if you are looking for that type of rifle. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrdinapoli, post: 2730524, member: 93495"] Nice rifle. Looks about similar in size and weight to my Rem 700 Sendero in 7STW with fluted 26” SS barrel with 1:9.5” twist (if memory serves). I believe mine weighs about 9 lbs bare wt. Great rifle and great cartridge. Mine is a little heavy to hike around mountains with, but great long range beanfield or blind rifle — the weight helps it settle down well and hold stable. I get about 3400 fps with 140 gr bullets, which shoot flat and are devastating on light and medium game. Extremely accurate (3 shots average 1/2”, and 100 shots into 1.5” fire-forming cases over several days). Also, very easy to load for. Not sure if you’re buying or selling, but my guess would be that it was built in the 1990s or early 2000s, when there was great interest in the cartridge. They are not as common anymore, so cases and data are harder to find which may lessen the value of the rifle for some. However, I neck-sized and fire-formed Norma 300 Wby cases — great cases and easy to fire-form. I personally really like this cartridge as it will shoot 140-160 gr bullets with ease, accurately, and at high velocity. I believe the pendulum is moving too far in the direction of extremely heavy bullets for all but ELR disciplines. I think most shooters are better served with mid-weight bullets paired with mid-twists, at higher velocities. Depending on use, condition, accuracy, and action work, I would guess the value in the $1000-1500 range. I think it would serve you well if you are looking for that type of rifle. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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