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Offline northern hunter

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257 STW INFO WANTED
« on: February 23, 2003, 03:03:58 PM »
:D 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. :D

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257 STW INFO WANTED
« 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:

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257 STW INFO WANTED
« 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
Gary aka Lawdog is now deceased. He passed away on Jan. 12, 2006. RIP Lawdog. We miss you.