7 TCU Loads

[oldnewbie]

Sorry for another post, but I would like to know if someone has a good starting point for a 10" 7TCU. I'm trying to figure out some good loads that hopefully will work through all 4 sets of targets. I know the rams will probably be tough with this one, but trying to see if I can get a single load that will work and since I've never shot this out of the TC I thought I'd ask for some help.

From what I can find, the Nosler reloading manual is quite a bit stouter in it's loads than the Hodgdon information that I've found online. I am also not too sure about using compressed loads either as I've always stayed away from that in my reloads.

Anyways, thanks for any replies.

[Smokin7mm]

Depends on the bullet weight you are using. I shoot a couple of different 7TCU's. In the 10" TC try 24-25gr H4895 behind a 150gr jacketed bullet. If you want a real puppy dog load ( I shoot this one in my 14" for US) 8.0gr Unique, RCBS 145sil cast bullet, WSR primer. Only chronos about 1450 for a 14" tube and a little less from a 10" but they are reliable on properly set rams. Have gone up to 9.0gr if you need a little more umph.
Bret

[IHMSA80x80]

Another good, light load is 15 grains of SR-4759 and a 140 grain bullet.

[Knife Handler]

My present load is 25.0 gr of H4895 with 150 gr Sierra match bullets and Fed 205 primers.

[oldnewbie]

Thanks for all your replies. I will use them as something to work up to in my gun. It's been so long since I have reloaded, it's going to be like learning this stuff all over again.

[gunguy]

I used to use imr 4895 with a 130 bullet but, noticed unburnt powder ans switched to imr 4198. I am using 23.5 grains of imr-4198 with a sierra 130 grain bthp match bullet. this is in my 10" 7tcu I shoot for production. It chronies about 2000fps and I haven't hit a ram yet that hasn't fallen to this load!

[plumbdude]

Hello, I use AA-2520 - (139 bullet- 26.6 grains and 7 1/2 primer) ( 150 & 154 bullets gets 25.5 Grains and 7 1/2 Primers)
This has worked well for me.

[oldnewbie]

Well I am trying some AA 2460 on some 130s right now. Then I'll work on some 150s.

Probably not going to matter anyway, I'll be lucky to get a 10 overall my first time out since I've not shot in such a long time and I'm kind of limited on my shooting range for distance.

[Boomer]

On my 21st birthday I bought 2 handguns. A stainless full lug Dan Wesson 357 & a Tender in 7mmTCU.
I never used either pistol on steel but I did use it on all manner of critters. I remember being especially fond of that caliber. Boy I wish I still had them both!

Reading this thread is reawakening that desire to have a TCU, I think I may just have to buy one!

[IHMSA80x80]

Oh Bob...I know where a good-shooting 10" 7 TCU barrel for sale is.