2400 in 7/30

[DanWalker]

Hi guys,
Anyone done much with 2400 in the 7/30 Waters?
I've come into a pretty good amount of it and would like to find a decent midrange, target load with it. Projectiles will be in the 120-140 grain range, both cast and Jword bullets.

[Camba]

One of the loads I came up for my 7-30 waters 21” barrel, using 2400 powder is:
135 gr Lee Soup Can cast boolit gas checked, lubbed over 16.9gr of 2400 and CCI-200 LRP.
I do not remember the velocity I’ve got but it was around 1800 fps or slightly less.
In my rifle there was no signs of pressure. I will try the same load by changing from standard primers to magnum primers to see what it does to the group. I shot that load at 50 yards testing it and I was getting groups under 1”
Camba

[RU shooter]

I would think that data with 2400 in the 30/30 could safely be used in the 7mm version

[rintinglen]

135 gr Lee Soup Can cast boolit gas checked, lubbed over 16.9gr of 2400












My brother uses 17.0 2400 with that boolit from his T/C carbine with <2" fifty yard groups.

[marshall623]

I would think that data with 2400 in the 30/30 could safely be used in the 7mm version

I'm planning trying some with IMR4198 and 150 NOE Hunters . Mine shot well with Unique and 130 Lee's . 2400 is on my list of powders to try in anything .

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[Cheap Trick]

I use between 14.5 and 17 grains of 2400 for accurate reloads with 130 grain Lee cast, mostly 14.5. They are mild and great up to 200 yds. I use these loads in my Contender carbine. I tried unique but the bullets tend to keyhole.

[DanWalker]

I use between 14.5 and 17 grains of 2400 for accurate reloads with 130 grain Lee cast, mostly 14.5. They are mild and great up to 200 yds. I use these loads in my Contender carbine. I tried unique but the bullets tend to keyhole.

Any signs of powder position sensitivity with the lower charge weights? I am experimenting at 16.5 grains right now, under a 140 grain SGK. I'm shooting them because my 7mm mold is messed up, and I don't have the $$ to get it fixed or replace it right now.

[Cheap Trick]

I have never noticed a powder position sensitivity with these loads. They really just shoot great.