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Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2020, 12:06:07 PM »
I have EGW rails on all my barrels.

If you really want to go trick, you can send your barrel to Bellm and have him tap for extra base screws and have his rail put on.


https://www.bellmtcs.com/picatinny-scope-base-for-encore-220035
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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2020, 01:38:53 PM »
And so it begins.  Encore receiver arrived at FFL today.  Woot.

Bummer. They ordered the wrong part. Scored an Aero lower a LPK, though.
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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #17 on: June 09, 2020, 03:30:38 PM »
I finally picked up my receiver.  Now on to the addiction, uh, additions.

Regarding the BLM oversized hinge pins, it seems that there are multiple sizes.  Is this a function of the receiver dimensions, the barrel dimensions, or both?

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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #18 on: June 09, 2020, 04:58:54 PM »
Generally the receiver.  The holes can be a bit loose.  I've never experienced problems, but it has been reported that if the pin is to loose when you open and close your frame the pin moves in the frame, which causes a different lockup every time.

I've never used an oversized pin, but I suppose if you have a sloppy hinge pin it would be a good idea.   

Here is a quick read on it.  I'd try some HVAC tape if you suspect your hinge pin in to loose.   If it helps with accuracy then I would probably get an oversized pin.   

https://www.prbullet.com/encore2.htm

 

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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2020, 05:11:11 PM »
Thanks. They're cheap, so I was going to order one when I ordered the trigger and hammer spring kit.  It just then occurred to me that I might need to check one or more components for sizing before I spent the money.  I'll try your trick if I have issues.

Bonus is that I already have some of that around here.

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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2020, 02:31:29 PM »
Just ordered this barrel.

Pistol Heavy Contour 15" Adjustable Sights Fluted Stainless Steel, 1:10" Twist

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003822392?pid=337710


Anyone have any ammo recommendations or pet loads for such a setup?  I am thinking of starting with a 100-110 grain factory load.

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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2020, 02:45:25 PM »
Thanks. They're cheap, so I was going to order one when I ordered the trigger and hammer spring kit.  It just then occurred to me that I might need to check one or more components for sizing before I spent the money.  I'll try your trick if I have issues.

Bonus is that I already have some of that around here.

More than likely, it will take a #1 Bellm pin.
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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2020, 01:34:57 PM »
Barrel is here. 

Pistol Heavy Contour 15" .243 Win Adjustable Sights Fluted Stainless Steel, 1:10" Twist

Any load recommendations? I am looking at hitting load books to see if they have Encore specific pistol loads.

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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2020, 07:00:31 PM »
Barrel is here. 

Pistol Heavy Contour 15" .243 Win Adjustable Sights Fluted Stainless Steel, 1:10" Twist

Any load recommendations? I am looking at hitting load books to see if they have Encore specific pistol loads.
87gr is going to probably be the sweet spot.     Target or hunting or both?
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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #24 on: June 29, 2020, 08:09:52 AM »
Both, deer, coyote for hunting.  Thanks for the input.  I was coming to the conclusion that 90ish was probably going to be what I was using.

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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #25 on: June 29, 2020, 08:59:09 AM »
Not in an encore but I’ve shot a couple coyotes recently with .243 90 grain accubond and they’ve been devastating. I’m looking at trying federalists 85 grain copper hollow point as a dual purpose bullet. I just shot my encore again after a long hiatus.
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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #26 on: June 29, 2020, 10:14:02 AM »
The 87 gr vmax has been deadly for coyote and at lower velocity great on deer too if you stay out of the shoulder
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Re: Encore Barrel Recommendations
« Reply #27 on: June 29, 2020, 10:22:17 AM »
Thanks.  I'll probably go with a partition, once I fix my sights on a load range and load my own.  I usually start out with a couple boxes of factory, to get an idea what I am looking for, then proceed with the fire formed brass for loads. 

This will be likely for 200 and under (once I get accustomed to shooting it), the logic being a 6mm hole in a coyote will be enough, and a partition would hold up to that range and possible shoulder shots on deer.

 


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