Cartridge comparison
.28-30 Stevens vs 7-30 Waters
.28-30 Stevens and 7-30 Waters are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .28-30 Stevens | 7-30 Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1984 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.285″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.51″ | 2.0402″ |
| Max pressure | 20,000 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 5 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI (not in current Z299) |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
