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Offline jdtuck

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- Precision Rifle -experience with bullets or 25 cal conversion
« on: August 05, 2009, 06:25:43 AM »
I just traded for a 50 cal barrel for my encore.
 I was wondering if anybody had any experience with either of the above?
I was also considering the Barnes line of bullets, any thoughts?
Nosler line?

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John
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Re: - Precision Rifle -experience with bullets or 25 cal conversion
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2009, 07:40:51 AM »
I have heard good things about all three bullet manufacturers.   My only experience with PR bullets was punching paper.  I have not used Barnes or Nosler bullets in my muzzleloaders, yet.  I had easy access to Hornady bullets and just have not seen a reason to move away from them.

I installed a PR 25 ACP conversion breech plug in an NEF Huntsman because I did not like the factory setup.  Are you having a problem or dislike with the factory Encore breech plug?
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Re: - Precision Rifle -experience with bullets or 25 cal conversion
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2009, 02:34:24 PM »
Sorry OOT a few days. No, I have not evem shot the muzzleloader barrel yet but in doing research I ran on the website and it has peaked my curosity. Same as the Pioneer powder & different bullets.
Thinking about selling my encore rig and getting a Omega, might see if there is a conversion for it.

Any more input would be GREAT.........
John
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Re: - Precision Rifle -experience with bullets or 25 cal conversion
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2009, 03:10:45 AM »
The 25 conversion works great for my wife's NEF.  My Omega shot very well and clean without it.  As for the bullets, my Knight Disc XT flat out loves the x-tended range 180's (45 cal) and my Omega shot the 250 Dead Centers very well.  2 deer with the DC 250's at ARO 100 yds, 1 bang/flop, the other took about 3 steps and wobbled over.  Could not get it to shoot the 40/50's at all tho.  Had mixed results with the double duplexes.  Don't like mixed results while hunting.  Don't shoot the Vari-flame adapters!  Sometimes they go bang, sometimes they go pop!  If you really feel you must try them, PM me for some!
Alos, I like their RAT jag too!

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Re: - Precision Rifle -experience with bullets or 25 cal conversion
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2009, 03:13:43 PM »
The bullets work well (very well) up to about 1800-2000 fps depending on the gun -- heard of VERY few people getting them to hold groups over that.  Performance on game was excellent for me.  My current Omega won't shoot them and I wanted more speed so I don't shoot them anymore.  Price was getting steep too.

I love the 25 ACP conversion, though I drill my own now.
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Re: - Precision Rifle -experience with bullets or 25 cal conversion
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2009, 04:42:02 PM »
The DeadCenter bullets are excellent on game. 220, 260, and the 300grn have worked flawlessly for me.
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