Lindcott Armory Compare / .28 Nosler vs 7mm STW
Cartridge comparison
.28 Nosler vs 7mm STW
7mm STW is faster (3,400 vs 3,300 fps); .28 Nosler carries more energy (4,229 vs 3,584 ft·lb).
.28 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm STW →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .28 Nosler | 7mm STW | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2015 | 1979 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.59″ | 2.85″ |
| Velocity | 3,100–3,300 fps | 3,000–3,400 fps |
| Energy | 3,423–4,229 ft·lb | 2,799–3,584 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–42 ft·lb | 30–42 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .28 Nosler faster than 7mm STW?
- 7mm STW is faster — up to 3,400 fps versus 3,300 fps.
- Does .28 Nosler hit harder than 7mm STW?
- .28 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (4,229 vs 3,584 ft·lb).