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Offline maineturkeyman

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7mm tcu for deer?
« on: July 25, 2006, 08:11:19 AM »
my wife is new to contender shooting and also deer hunting. i'm thinking that 7mm tcu might be the way to go, any thoughts?
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Re: 7mm tcu for deer?
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2006, 08:45:38 AM »
Sure, keep the shots in reasonable range and it will work perfect.
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Re: 7mm tcu for deer?
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2006, 10:05:42 AM »
It works well, I've shot two maybe three with it and was satisfied with the quick kills. Use bullets like the Sierria 130 SSP, the Hornady 120 SSP or the Nosler 120 BT and you'll do fine. All my shots were under 100 yards and the barrel was a 10".
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Re: 7mm tcu for deer?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2006, 07:40:08 AM »
It will do a good job.  I would suggest shots under 150 yards.
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Re: 7mm tcu for deer?
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2006, 05:57:09 AM »
  wel maine. did you buy her that 7T/CU?  I have a 10" barrel I used when I shot "sillywets" that sits in the safe now.I also have 14" and 21" barrels that see frequent use on ground hogs. My barrel has the pachmeyer fore end /hangerbar system and a Bomar rear sight.
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Re: 7mm tcu for deer?
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2006, 01:42:51 PM »
  yep! already got it. shot this weekend. i love it, she's not sure yet.
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Re: 7mm tcu for deer?
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2006, 09:45:37 AM »
Depends on how recoil sensitive she is.
A 6mm TCU should be fine for the most sensitive shooter and still be able to take a deer.
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