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7mm TCU loads
brier-49
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Anybody got a good load for this caliber,using 145 gr cast bullets?
I use the rcbs bullet that I cast myself.I've been using 28 grs of Wichester 748. Thanks
I use the rcbs bullet that I cast myself.I've been using 28 grs of Wichester 748. Thanks
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Sorry no one has replied to your post yet. I load for this but not with cast bullets. So I don't know what powders are going to melt lead at what pressures.
However, if it matters I use 24 grs. of XMR2015 behind a 140 gr. Rem PSP as my generic round. I use other bullets for accuracy the 140's were cheaper by the #500 so I went with them and they shoot very well. You would have to reduce the charge with 2015. When I last spoke with Wes Ugalde about the 7mm TCU he said there is no better powder for it than 4895. So, since I use 25.5 gr. behind a 140, I would suggest trying a load of around 20-21 gr. of 4895 and working up and seeing how that works. -good luck
I don't have any information for using cast bullets in this cartridge. Here are some links to other forums that specialize in shooting/reloading cast bullets:
http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/castbullets/index.pl
http://shootersforum.com/ (beartooth bullets)
http://forums.handloads.com/forum_topics.asp?FID=5
http://forums.sixgunner.com/forumid_47/tt.htm
Best.