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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: JDHasty on July 02, 2016, 10:04:23 PM

Title: 7-30 Waters in Contender carbine
Post by: JDHasty on July 02, 2016, 10:04:23 PM: I was bidding on a 410 and a 7-30 Waters barrel and some so and so out bid me on the 410, but I got the 7-30 Waters barel. My 7 year old daughter is now just a 410 barrel to be all set, but I need help w/loading data for the 7-30 in a Contender carbine.

I have 30-30 brass, bullets and dies ready to go. Walk me through it. I also have Nos 120 BTs.
Title: Re: 7-30 Waters in Contender carbine
Post by: 300rum on July 03, 2016, 05:53:58 AM: Personally, I would start with new 7-30 Waters brass, especially if you have another 30-30 in the house. I always liked nickel plated brass holding a ballistic tip in 7-30 Waters. As far as powder goes, I would try H335 or Varget, try to load as long as I can and see how far I can take it before I see signs or a drop in accuracy.
Title: Re: 7-30 Waters in Contender carbine
Post by: jdb on July 03, 2016, 07:45:12 AM: I am pretty jealous that would make a great deer rifle for a child..... Such as myself!
Title: Re: 7-30 Waters in Contender carbine
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on July 03, 2016, 08:56:21 AM: Run win 748. If you run 30-30 brass like i do, you should fire form it. I've had no problems with mine and only run 30-30 brass.
Title: Re: 7-30 Waters in Contender carbine
Post by: gemihur on November 22, 2016, 07:38:01 PM: Reload data:
http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=294
Great cartridge!