Why did the .30 T/C fail?

792mauser · Jun 5, 2021

From the load data I see.
It essentially looks like it's trying to be a short action 30-06 aka 308./7.62×51.
I think the 308 has the 308 thing covered.

Grumpy_old_Fart · Jun 5, 2021

with a single shot, you better be sure of your shot or youre chasing something. a repeater lessens that risk.

Bfh_auto · Jun 6, 2021

LoonWulf said:
The 30 TC I'm thinking of is basically a 300 savage with a new name and some slight changes.
It was originally released for TC's icon and competed directly with the 308 which is I think what really killed it.
Factory ammo was supposed to clock 100-150 feet per second faster than an equal weight 308, And from what I'm remembering the factory ammo did do what it said it was supposed to.
But load data basically put it on par with the 308 in terms of performance.

Very similar relationship between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 260 Remington except the 6.5 won and the 260 didn't in this case.... Then again the Creedmoor didn't have to fight against 60 plus years of venerability, and worldwide acceptance....

That size cartridge produces enough bolt thrust to stretch a contender frame in short order and I don't believe it was ever chambered for the contender pistols.
It would have been fine and I believe it was chambered in the larger framed Encores.

The main issue with the 260 was Remington putting its name on it.
They brought several great cartridges to market and pretty much hid them in a corner.
Hornady on the other hand shouts from the rooftops. They also aren't above twisting the truth like most other salesmen.
I kind of remember the 30TC. But it was only from reloading manuals.

Why did the .30 T/C fail?

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