The 7-30 waters

[Oldbrass]

Got a friend whos son shoots a 7-30 waters, a Winny 94 I think, every deer he's pointed it at fell down. My LGS had a box of leverevolution ammo and snagged it for him..Wonder why this caliber never gained more popularity, I've never seen one for sale.. anybody use one?

[Hatchdog]

I have never owned or shot one so no personal experience. However back in the 80’s it was pretty popular with handgun silhouette shooters. I believe T/C chambered the Contender in 7-30 Waters and I’m sure some chambered it in their unlimited guns (generally bolt action 15” single shot pistols) but I don’t remember. Sounds like it’s a great deer cartridge and happy you found a box.

[leverjc]

On paper it is a great cartridge. I think with some of powders like Lver and FCE 223 you could get some great velocities and still keep the pressure down. I wonder how much a new barrel would be to re- barrel a 30-30 336?

[BigAl52]

I remember when it came out and it was a hit with the TC folks. I never played with it or knew anybody who had one but it sure did get alot of press.

[North Country Gal]

Yes, it was a big hit with Contender folks. I shot a 14" Contender in 7-30 for several years. Very accurate and a little nicer shooting in a Contender than the 30-30, the parent cartridge. Very popular for hunting and silhouette in a Contender. Just never caught on with the lever gun crowd. In a pinch, easy to make 7-30 brass from 30-30 brass.

[fortyshooter]

I bet the BFR folks could make a revolver for it!

[gemihur]

absolutely Love It

[North Country Gal]

What's not to like?