7-30 waters

[MOOSE 4 GOD]

Hey Big Kev:

I have to agree with BH L3 on the IMR 4895 and the 120 gr. Sierra Pro-Hunter Spitzer. 35.4 gr. of powder in a fire formed 30-30 case and a Super 16 barrel this load is dead on at 100 yds off a bi-pod and sand bag. If I had listened to Rocky 12 months ago I would have saved a lot of money on other bullets, brands and weights. These Pistols love the 120 gr. bullets and they do a good job on deer. If you ask Rocky he will tell you a lot of 130 and 140 gr. bullets have went down the drain. One more note when I use 30-30 brass I trim it, deburr the flash hole and neck then run it through my full length die. It leaves a funny looking hump on the shoulder but then I load it with IMR 3031 32 gr. and shoot. It's kinda funny these will shoot just about as good as the fire formed ones. I have tried the 3031 powder in the fire formed cases and they just won't shoot like they do in the cases I am fire forming. Guns are funny that way. Any way good luck and I know you are going to love that caliber.

Benny Moses



ONE BIG .284 CALIBER FAN.