What is the 30 TC cartridge?
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What is the 30 TC cartridge?
The . 30 Thompson Center (7.62×48 mm), designated 30 THOMPSON CENTER by SAAMI, 30 TC by the C.I.P., is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed for Thompson Center Arms by Hornady intended to deliver . 30-06 Springfield performance in a . 308 Winchester length round.
What is the most accurate 30 caliber cartridge?
30-06. Introduced as a military round back in 1906, this oldie is still arguably the single most useful big game hunting cartridge in all of North America. With modern powders and bullets, the round is far more accurate and deadly that its forbearers.
Does Thompson Center make good rifles?
This is an accurate gun that’s robustly built and undercuts other budget rifles on price by as much as $200 while offering plenty of capability. If you’re looking for a new hunting gun, the Compass II offers excellent bang for your buck.
What casing is used for a 6.5 Creedmoor?
| 6.5mm Creedmoor | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 2008–present |
| Specifications | |
| Parent case | .30 Thompson Center |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
What 30 caliber bullet has the best ballistic coefficient?
30 cal. The bullet with the highest BC was Berger hybrid 230gr with a BC G7 of 0.368(G1 0.719). This bullet needs a 1-10” twist to be stable. Here we can see that this bullet even if being with the highest BC possible in .
What is considered a good ballistic coefficient?
Almost all rounds have a ballistic coefficient of less than 1.0, but large rounds like the 50 BMG can exceed this normal BC. The higher the number, the less drag the projectile will experience.
Is T C still in business?
(NASDAQ: SWBI) plans to divest (sell off) its Thompson/Center Arms (T/C) brand. This T/C divestiture as part of a “broader strategic plan” by Smith & Wesson to focus on its core S&W brands. So soon Thompson/Center rifles, muzzleloaders, and single-shot pistols will no longer be produced by Smith and Wesson.
Is the 30 T/C a good gun?
The .30 T/C was a great performer that never gained traction in the shooting world. The .30 T/C is essentially a .308 Win. shortened with a sharper shoulder angle. Despite less capacity, it exceeded the .308’s performance through light magnum technology.
Is the Hornady 30 T/C the best cartridge ever?
“Quite possibly the most technologically advanced cartridge ever developed, the new Hornady .30 T/C was specifically designed for Thompson Center’s new Icon bolt-action rifle. Built on the premise of optimal ballistics, Hornady has perfected the balance between case volume, bore volume and burn rates for both the 150 and 165 grain offerings.”
Why is the icon rifle not available with a 30 T/C Chamber?
The Icon rifle was introduced with a short action and had the action been too short to handle the .308 Winchester, the .30 T/C would have made sense — but this was not the case. Not only is the short version of the Icon action long enough to handle the .308 Winchester, but that was one of the first chamberings offered in the Icon rifle.
Is 30 T/C a good load for reloading?
For reloaders using available canister powders, the .30 T/C will inevitably fall slightly short of .308 performance. The published facory load ballistics of the .30 T/C sound great, as far as they go.
