my dad (RIP) used a 115gr Speer HP and IMR4895 in a TC Contender with a 14" muzzle brake barrel in 7x30 Waters. i can't remember the velocity but it was 1 gr under the max load. i think (don't quote me) it was around 2300fps+/, but i'm not sure. my dad and the 7x30 Waters killed deer out to 150ish yards, with 30ish yards being more common. he never got an expended bullet because it always exited the deer. i would say that exit hole was 1 1/2 - 2" wide.

i bought a 30 Herrett 10" barrel in the Contender, but i probably won't take it out this year. i need some more practice with it. i shoot a 130gr Speer HP and 24.5gr of Reloder 7 going about 2000fps+/- (i haven't chronyed it yet). were i sit, the deer will be 40-50 yards. 127 yards is about all i can thru the trees and brush, but it is uncommon for me to see the deer there.