The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, sometimes referred to as the 7mm STW began as a
wildcat
The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (''Felis silvestris'') and the African wildcat (''F. lybica''). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the ...
rifle cartridge developed by Layne Simpson in 1979.
[The 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner)]
by Chuck Hawks It is an
8mm Remington Magnum
The 8mm Remington Magnum belted rifle cartridge was introduced by Remington Arms Company in 1978 as a new chambering for the model 700 BDL rifle. The 8mm Remington Magnum's parent case is the .375 H&H Magnum. It is a very long and powerful ca ...
case that has been "necked down" (narrowing the case opening) by 1 mm to accept
7 mm (.284 in) bullets. This cartridge is named after the magazine ''Shooting Times'' where Layne Simpson is a regular contributor.
Background
The 7mm STW graduated to commercial status when it was officially recognized by
SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI, pronounced "Sammy") is an association of American manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and components. SAAMI is an accredited standards developer that publishes several Americ ...
in 1996.
[The 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner)]
by Chuck Hawks (subscription only)
Remington Arms Company
Remington Arms Company, LLC was an American firearms manufacturer, manufacturer of firearms and ammunition, now broken into two companies, each bearing the Remington name. The firearms manufacturer is ''Remington Arms''. The ammunition business ...
was one of the first large ammunition companies to produce this cartridge in 1997, with others like
Federal Cartridge Company
Federal Premium Ammunition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, located in Anoka, Minnesota. With a workforce of nearly 1,500, Federal manufactures shotshell, centerfire, and rimfire ammunition and components.
History
On April 27 ...
,
A-Square
A-Square Company, LLC was a manufacturer of rifles, ammunition and bullets based in Chamberlain, South Dakota in the United States. The company was one of 19 that are members of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institution (SAAMI) ...
, and
Speer also carrying it. Many
US riflemakers now offer a selection of production models chambered for the 7mm STW, which has established a reputation as a fine long-range elk and large game rifle.
Layne Simpson may have popularized the cartridge when he named it the 7mm STW, but he is not the first to make or use such a cartridge. Jon Herold, a gunsmith from Waynesboro PA, used it in 1000 yd matches at Williamsport, PA at least 10 years before.
See also
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7mm caliber
This is a list of firearm cartridges which have bullets in the caliber range.
*''Length'' refers to the cartridge case length.
*'' OAL'' refers to the overall length of the cartridge.
All measurements are in mm (in).
Pistol cartridges
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for other cartridges of this caliber.
*
Table of handgun and rifle cartridges
This is a table of selected pistol/submachine gun and rifle/machine gun cartridges by common name. Data values are the highest found for the cartridge, and might not occur in the same load (e.g. the highest muzzle energy might not be in the same ...
References
''Rifle Shooter Magazine'' article on 7mm cartridges
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7mm STW
The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, sometimes referred to as the 7mm STW began as a wildcat rifle cartridge developed by Layne Simpson in 1979.
Magnum rifle cartridges
Wildcat cartridges