Lindcott Armory Compare / 7mm STW vs 7mm Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
7mm STW vs 7mm Weatherby Magnum
7mm Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (4,002 vs 3,584 ft·lb); 7mm Weatherby Magnum recoils less.
7mm STW →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7mm STW | 7mm Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1979 | 1945 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | — |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,400 fps | 3,100–3,400 fps |
| Energy | 2,799–3,584 ft·lb | 2,968–4,002 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–42 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Does 7mm STW hit harder than 7mm Weatherby Magnum?
- 7mm Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,002 vs 3,584 ft·lb).