The 7-30 cartridge was developed as a lever action rifle cartridge, for Ken Water's daughter. As a rifle cartridge it was somewhat of a disappointment and couldn't get by ammo manufacturer's lawyers with the velocity that Waters wanted of a 140gr bullet.
Years later it was picked up by Contender shooters. It is an outstanding cartridge for the Contender. It ruled pistol silhouette shooting for years and AFAIK it still holds the long range pistol accuracy record.
Years later it was picked up by Contender shooters. It is an outstanding cartridge for the Contender. It ruled pistol silhouette shooting for years and AFAIK it still holds the long range pistol accuracy record.