page_title: .30 TC
hierarchical_section_title: .30 TC
caption_attribution_description: English: .30 TC compared to parent and child cartridges
context_page_description: The .30 Thompson Center, also known by its abbreviated name, .30 TC is a cartridge developed for Thompson Center Arms by Hornady Intended to deliver .30-06 Springfield performance in a .308 Winchester length round.
  It was initially offered in the Icon series of bolt-action rifles in 2007, which were released at the same time.
  While it did accomplish its goal, consumer acceptance was low, and the round has remained on the sidelines. The 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridge was created by necking down the .30 TC, and has achieved widespread popularity.
  It is the first Thompson Center headstamped cartridge.
context_section_description: The .30 Thompson Center, also known by its abbreviated name, .30 TC is a cartridge developed for Thompson Center Arms by Hornady Intended to deliver  .30-06 Springfield performance in a .308 Winchester length round. 
  It was initially offered in the Icon series of bolt-action rifles in 2007, which were released at the same time. 
  While it did accomplish its goal, consumer acceptance was low, and the round has remained on the sidelines. The 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridge was created by necking down the .30 TC, and has achieved widespread popularity.
  It is the first Thompson Center headstamped cartridge.
caption: .30 TC (center) compared to .308 Winchester (left) and 6.5mm Creedmoor (right)
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