I got in to the 7-30 waters about 6 months ago. I've been reloading all my contender calibers since 1986.
The 7-30 waters so far has proven to be a very accurate round, especially in my 15" barrel.
I've tried several powders so far, and personally have found IMR 4895 to be the most accurate with 120 grain bullets. It has also done well with 140's but you can get higher velocities with other powders. Other powders I've tried are RL-15, and W-748. Many other 7-30 shooters claim 748 to be the most accurate, but that has not been the case with my barrel.
The most accurate load for me so far has been 35.5 gr. IMR 4895, with a sierra 120gr. spitzer, RP cases and primers.
I haven't chronographed it yet, but it should be somewhere between 2350 and 2400fps.
I will definitely be using it this year for dear along with my 300 savage barrel.
Good shooting, you will enjoy the 7-30.
BH L3
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