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Offline shootdonniebrook

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« on: February 25, 2004, 01:08:55 PM »
I just ordered a barrel from virgin valley for my encore. It's a 26" matt. stainless barrel with a standered taper, chambered for the weatherby 270 mag. Has anyone had any experience with this cal. I don't know what weight bullet to go with, I thought about the 130 or 140 grain barnes. Any info will help. :shock:
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2004, 04:54:23 PM »
Interesting...................................
Emailed VV about a .257 WBY Mag and they wrote back telling me they don't chamber the .257 for Encores. That is very interesting!!!!!! :?
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2004, 04:57:06 PM »
encore28, Did you talk to Steve Straton?  :?
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2004, 06:30:56 PM »
Yeah Steve is the one who emailed me. He said they stopped chambering the .257 WBY being the cases lasted one firing.
I am ordering a .257 Roberts now---------
He doesnt list the .270 WBY mag but does list the .257????????
I am sure he knows what is best!!!
Good luck with your new tube-How long is it going to take??
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2004, 05:09:06 AM »
Encore28, Steve said it would take about 8 weeks, I figure on about 12 or so.  :-)
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2004, 05:30:43 AM »
Heres the deal with the .25's.  The weatherby rounds are higher pressure than their counter parts and are close to the limits of the encore.  As the bore diameter gets smaller and the case stays the same the pressure spike last longer because less area in the barrel to expand.  I tried to have a 25-300 winmag made but EVERY shop said it was just too much for the Encore for that reason.  Hope that helps.
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2004, 06:10:25 PM »
Jamie-thanks for the explanantion. I was looking forward to the .257 WBY Mag for my Encore BUT guess I have to see what other caliber to get!!!
Thanks again
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