Federal Vital Shok 7-30 Waters 120Gr Gameking BTSP FN 20/Bx
Brand Style: Vital-Shok
Bullet Style: Boat Tail Spire Point (BTSP)
Cartridge: 7-30 Waters
Grain: 120
Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second): 3060
Rounds: 20
Manufacturer: Federal
Model: FEDP730A
Specification |
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Value |
Caliber |
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7X30 Waters |
Weight |
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120 Grain |
Bullet Type |
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Soft Point |
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MFG NO |
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FEDP730A |
SKU |
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2875464 |
UPC |
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029465088910 |
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Gunwriter Ken Waters, working with Federal, created the 7X30 Waters in 1984. Based on the 30-30 case necked down, the 7X30 Waters uses a lighter, smaller diameter bullet to create higher velocity--and thus better downrange performance--than was possible in existing cartridges for traditional tubular-magazine lever action rifles. With a 120-grain 7mm bullet at 2700 fps the 7X30 Waters accomplishes this...but the public didn't seem to care, apparently wishing the "30-30 niche" to be left alone. Or perhaps the reality is that the niche of the tubular-magazine lever action is shrinking. It's impossible to say, but while the 7X30 Waters is an effective deer cartridge with greater range than its parent 30-30, it did not catch on and is no longer chambered. That said, its small cadre of fans remain loyal. —
Craig Boddington