7-30 Waters

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge 7-30 Waters
Firearm T/C Contender G2
Barrel Length 14.00″
Min – Max Case Length 2.040″ +0.000″/-0.020″
Min – Max COL 2.480″ – 2.550″
Primer Remington 9 1/2
Bullet Diameter 0.2845″ +0.000″/-0.0030″
Reloading Dies Lee Precision
Bullet Type  Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Sierra Pro-Hunter
120 39.8 2.750 AA2520 37.0 2438 1584
Sierra Pro-Hunter 120 39.8 2.750 AR-Com 34.0 2398 1533
Sierra Pro- Hunter 120 39.8 2.750 CFE223 38.5 2380 1510
Speer 145 39.9 2.770 AR-Comp 31.5 2193 1549
Speer 145 39.9 2.770 Re15 34.5 2165 1510
Speer 145 39.9 2.770 IMR 748 34.0 2258 1642
Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 36.6 2.870 AA2520 33.5 2259 1700
Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 36.6 2.870 Re15 33.5 2115 1490
Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 36.6 2.870 CFE223 35.0 2209 1626
Speer 160 38.3 2.915 AA2520 34.0 2220 1751
Speer 160 38.3 2.915 AR-Comp 31.0 2083 1542
Speer 160 38.3 2.915 CFE223 35.5 2140 1627
Sierra 175 35.5 2.865 AA2520 31.0 2027 1597
Sierra 175 35.5 2.865 Re15 31.0 1906 1412
Sierra 175 35.5 2.865 CFE223 33.0 2063 1654

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