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If you shoot the 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, you already know good brass is hard to come by, and that's exactly why this Hornady component is worth grabbing when you see it. These are factory-new, unprimed cases ready to prep, load, and fire in your STW. Hornady treats brass as the base for everything they build, and it shows in the attention they put into these cases before they ever hit the bag.
Hornady runs smaller production lots and holds them to strict quality standards, which means you get cases with uniform wall thickness, consistent weight, and matched internal capacity. That consistency pays off at the bench because your powder charges behave the same way from one case to the next. Each case is measured for tight wall concentricity, and Hornady even runs pressure calibration testing to keep case expansion uniform during firing. Concentricity matters more than most folks realize since it helps the bullet seat straight in both the case and the chamber, which translates to a cleaner, more uniform release on ignition.
The STW was dreamed up by gun writer Layne Simpson, who necked down the 8mm Remington Magnum case to take 7mm bullets. It earned SAAMI recognition in 1996 and became a factory round the following year. This is an overbore magnum that thrives on long barrels and heavy-for-caliber bullets, pushing 150 to 175 grain projectiles at serious velocity. Starting with quality brass like this gives you the uniform base those hot loads demand, and because it's built tough you can expect good case life through multiple reloads when you keep your sizing and trimming in check.
These cases ship unprimed, so you'll be supplying your own primers, powder, and bullets. The 7mm STW runs on a long action thanks to its 3.600 inch overall length, so make sure your dies and press setup are squared away for the cartridge before you start prepping a batch.
No, these cases ship unprimed. You'll need to supply your own primers, powder, and bullets to build a complete loaded round. That gives you full control over your load recipe from the ground up.
Hornady brass is known for good case life, and many handloaders get multiple reloads from each case. The STW is an overbore magnum running at high pressure, so keep an eye on neck condition, case length, and signs of head separation. Proper full-length or neck sizing, trimming, and annealing will help you stretch your reloads further.
The cartridge was designed around heavy-for-caliber 7mm bullets and performs best with projectiles in the 150 to 175 grain range. It can drive those weights at impressive velocity, which is why it earned a reputation as a flat-shooting elk and big game round. Pick your bullet based on the game and range you're after.
No, the 7mm STW needs a long action because of its 3.600 inch overall length, the same length as the .375 H&H Magnum. Make sure your rifle and dies are set up specifically for the cartridge before loading. It also favors longer barrels, typically 26 inches or more, to reach its full velocity potential.
| UPC | 090255486438 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8643 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7mm STW |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Quantity | 50 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 1.875 |
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