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How fast should I try to push the 120 gr flatnose from my 7x30 to be effective on deer at 200-250 yds???? Please spare me the "gotta hit em in the right place" stuff.
How Fast ??
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Here is the rifle. My second all time most favorite.
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Cause it won't fit DM. Google 7x30waters.
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Hornady #4 manual says 2600 fps tops, so I'd probably run 2500fps, if I found a load that shot well, and go with that. I don't run 'em real hot anyhow
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It's no barn burner, but old Ken Waters didn't want it to be. His "Pet Loads" books are excellent reads, even if I disagree with some of this observations and conclusions, it's still fun to read, and I DO learn stuff from him.
Actually, with the poor BC and sectional density, I don't know if 250 yards is CONSISTENTLY possible, but that's where I'd run it, if the accuracy was there.
.It's no barn burner, but old Ken Waters didn't want it to be. His "Pet Loads" books are excellent reads, even if I disagree with some of this observations and conclusions, it's still fun to read, and I DO learn stuff from him.
Actually, with the poor BC and sectional density, I don't know if 250 yards is CONSISTENTLY possible, but that's where I'd run it, if the accuracy was there.
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federal has a 7-30 factory load thats pushing 2700 fts from the muzzle its still carrying energy of 975 or so out at 200yards which would kill a deer but that same load at 250yrds is only carrying enery of 675 or so which means its droping off fast and 675 is not enough to be considered acceptable for deer...
I don't know if it possible or safe to reload it any hotter than that or not
my guess would be expecting 250 yards may not be doable
I don't know if it possible or safe to reload it any hotter than that or not
my guess would be expecting 250 yards may not be doable
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i didnt see any data claiming 2700 feet
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From Handloads.com...
7-30 Waters, all bullet weights
Bullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source
120gr FMJ-BT 36.1 gr W748 2,722 fps 2.834" Fed LR guest
Bullet type used was nosler ballistic tip. One trip to the range I was able to put 5 rounds into the same hole. I was able to cover the hole with the bottom of the .30 cal. case. Most other times they come in 1" or better groups. I worked up to this load carefully by .2 of a grain. I have tried other lots of the same powder, with different velocities. I try and build up to the same velocity with other lots, which differs usually by 1 grain + -. I would start out with 34.5 grains and work up until you get a nice group. I have had success with lower powder loads grouping 1".
7-30 Waters, all bullet weights
Bullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source
120gr FMJ-BT 36.1 gr W748 2,722 fps 2.834" Fed LR guest
Bullet type used was nosler ballistic tip. One trip to the range I was able to put 5 rounds into the same hole. I was able to cover the hole with the bottom of the .30 cal. case. Most other times they come in 1" or better groups. I worked up to this load carefully by .2 of a grain. I have tried other lots of the same powder, with different velocities. I try and build up to the same velocity with other lots, which differs usually by 1 grain + -. I would start out with 34.5 grains and work up until you get a nice group. I have had success with lower powder loads grouping 1".
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pointy bullets won't work well in a tube feed.
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