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7-30 Waters Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 7-30 Waters with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

7-30 Waters reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)3,400 BAR
Nominal case capacity45.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.284 in (7.21 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 7mm 284 Caliber (.284) 168 gr HPBT MatchKing
Powder
ADI Bench Mark 2
Charge
23 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

1,890 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

30,108 – 35,838 – 42,115 psi

nominal is 73% of the 49,313 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Use MyLoads as a 7-30 Waters velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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