Hollow Point Mold for 7mm TCU/7×30 Waters

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Being a new shooter to the 7mm pistol world (both 7mm TCU and 7×30 Waters in Thompson Contenders), I have found that the options for a cast deer bullet hunting is very limited.  Wanting a bullet that would expand at lower lower pistol velocities.

I am thinking that a Hollow Point Version of either:

Or

Or a HTC version of either weight that could be Hy-Tek coated.

Would want these in a multi-cavity format (2 to 5 cavities).  Also, would want this as a Gas Check bullet only.  Need this for for the velocities.

Need some input on thoughts about weights.  Some might want the heavier bullet with a lower velocity, while others would want the lighter bullet at higher velocities.  Personally, I think the 168gr version would be a better conversion.  With the lost weight of the hollowing process, should be an ideal weight for deer or other medium game.

Thanks for any input.

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[rsterneParticipant]

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I would suggest the 150 gr. with its larger Meplat, so that you can achieve a larger HP, particularly at pistol velocities…. What velocities do you expect to achieve with such a high Sectional Density (ie long heavy) bullet?…. A 150 gr. in 7mm is the same SD as a 176 gr. in .308 cal…. ie proportionally heavier than the standard 30-30 load….

Bob

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Would like velocities around 1600-1850 fps.  Would have to play with powder/weight variations to find the sweet spot for both velocity and accuracy.  TC Contenders in 7mm TCU tend to be long throated.  Was thinking the 168 would help solve some of this problem.  The 150gr however would be better suited to hollow point because of your reasons.  I would love to see a hollow point version.  Think would help with accuracy.

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