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Offline Toolpush

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338 or 358 STW
« on: September 14, 2003, 05:40:38 PM »
Surely someone has bored out a 7mm STW to .338 or  .358 by now. What kind of velocity did you end up with? This sounds like a simple rebore job that could lend new life to a burned out barrel.  My rifle is the SS Rem Sendero with a 26" barrel. I would be thankful for any first hand info.

What would be the best rate of twist?

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338 or 358 STW
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2003, 01:18:19 AM »
As for a 338, I'm not sure. But the 358 STA (Shooting Times Alaskan) has been with us for sometime. Also, not sure about production rifles, I didn't research any. If memory :roll:  serves me right, the STA came out shortly after the STW.

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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2003, 04:39:46 PM »
I don't know why but I was thinking that the STA was a shorter case than the STW. Thanks for setting me right. And thank you for the info.

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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2003, 02:33:34 PM »
There's the 338-8mm Rem mag, which is going ot be about like hte 340 Weatherby.
More than the Win mag, less than the Ultra.