Author Topic: 257 STW INFO WANTED (Read 1014 times)

northern hunter · « **on:** February 23, 2003, 03:03:58 PM »

Hi guys i'm looking for any info on the 257 STW.
Shooting times mag from a couple of years ago.
Reloader mag.
or any info.
Thanks Frank S.

Zachary · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2003, 08:15:36 AM »

Wow, I never even knew that a .257 STW ever existed. Must make for one heck of a screamer! :eek:

Zachary

Lawdog · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2003, 10:20:23 AM »

northern hunter,

Here are the specifications from the artical;

Cartridge:      .257 Shooting Times Westerner
Parent Case:   7mm STW or 8mm Rem. Mag.
Case shoulder angle:   25 degrees
Max. case length:   2.850"
Max. O.A.L.   3.60"
Max. neck dia.:   .290"
Primer:      CCI 250
Twist:      1 in 10"

I can also give you some of the loads they talked about if you want. Hope this helps you. Lawdog