Was wondering if any one had any experience with the Nosler 140 Bt's in the 7TCU 10" tube and or the 7-30 Waters in the 14" Tube.

I'm sure the Waters would generate enough velocity, but what about the 10" 7TCU? I have good shooting loads with both barrels with the 120 grain Noslers and various 120 and 130 Single Shot Pistol bullets. I just like the 140 and was wondering.

Anybody got any comments or loads they like in these two?

From the 10" TCU, you'll have to restrict your range as the starting velocity certainly won't be eye-popping. But the bullet WILL open up down to around 1650 fps or so -- and it will do so extremely consistently.

I prefer the 120 grain BT, the Hornady 120 grain SSP (#22811, the tipped version) or the 130 grain Sierra SSP. But the latter is extremely borderline from a 10" barrel, and I wouldn't recommend it. But from the 14" 7-30 or similar cartridges, it works like a charm.

I used the 140 NBT from a 7X30 14" Hunter (12 7/8" of bbl). No problem with expansion even at 200 yards. Muzzle velocity was probably around 2200 fps, if that (never chrono'd it).

From what I saw it is a good bulet at pistol velocities.

Rob

I have taken 2 deer with the 140 NBT they did a great job both lung shots and both droped within 50 yrds.but then I'm one that believes heavier is better for hunting

trckr

that was with a 7-30 waters 14" honter barrel