TC ammo choices for deer

[newguy23]

I am putting together a gun for my wife to hunt deer. I am using my TC Contender and making it into a carbine... Anyway I thought you guys might have some ideas on which cartridge would be the best for white tails...

Here are my choices.

7-30 waters
6mm TCU
6.5mm TCU
7mm TCU

Any opinions/comments/experience with these rounds? I am probably leaning towards the 7-30 waters, just because I am a little familiar with it. Thanks!

[johnch]

Of the rounds you have listed the 7-30 is the best choice .

It should have mininal recoil and with proper ammo or reloads it should be 150 + yard rifle.

Federal still lists a factory round .
Several freinds load the 120 and 140 gr Nosler balistic tips in their TC pistols and carbines for deer.

Johnch

[T/C fan!]

another vote for the 7-30.

[James B]

The 7-30 Waters is a good one. The 30-30 is also available in the carbine. Fox Ridge outfitters has many more options as well.

[Doe Dumper]

I have always read good things bout the Waters. Although James would tell ya the 243 is the best all around rifle in the universe!! j/k

[James B]

YEA RIGHT!!!!!!!

[newguy23]

any of you guys have any of the realoading data for the 6,6.5,7mm TCU? What bullet weights.

I agree about the .243 but want to try something different. Plus these will have less recoil.

Also what is the new 6.5 remington cartridge based on?