TC 7-30 Waters load help

[OKyote73]

Ok guys, I've got a 14" bull Contender and want to find a load for pigs.......130gr Speer sp is preferred bullet. I've got some h335, imr3031, vh133, h322..... all help appreciated
TIA
Starting loads preferred

 

[Handi204]

I finally went with Winchester 748 starting load 30.6 Gr
Handi204

 

[1shot]

PM sent

 

[centerlineseal]

Win748

 

[2506]

I have a friend that shoots the 7-30 W in 14" Contender and he gets great accuracy and velocity with IMR4895. Mainly using the suggested accuracy and hunting loads out of the Sierra 4th edition manual. With 130 gr Sierra bullet he uses the MAX load which is the suggested hunting load of 34.9 grs and gets the advertised 2300 fps and well under moa accuracy. This kills deer really well for him. If you ever want to step up to 30 cal. get a 14" 30-30AI. I have a MGM made barrel and I get 2670 fps with 125 Nosler BT and mind blowing accuracy. It SMOKES deer.

 

[OKyote73]

Thanks for all responses. I did use the,Sierra Manuel and 4895. Haven't shot yet. Cows gotta be fed.......14* and snowing wind @ 25mph!

 

[stacy]

I HAD A 7-30 WATERS THAT THING LOVED 100GR SIERRA HP AND 748 IT WAS VERY ACCURATE LITTLE PEIECE !!!!!!

 

[Gb300wm]

I had a 10" contender and it really liked accurate 2495.

 

[DeltaBravo]

Long ago in a state far away (VA), I shot IHMSA with a 7-30 Waters and WW748. Don't recall the charge weight, but I was using a Hornady 154FB and was getting about 2200 fps. I called her "Reach out and touch!" This was back in the 80's and I was likely the only one using WW748 at the time (used it in my 10 inch 7mm TCU too with a Hornady 162BT). WW748 works and is really easy to measure and throw.

Dennis