Author Topic: 25 wssm (Read 605 times)

ingrammongoose · « **on:** June 01, 2004, 06:54:22 PM »

I JUST ORDERED MY 4TH BARREL FOR ENCORE. I ORDERED THIS ONE FROM VVCG. I ORDERED A 24 INCH 25 WSSM. I WILL BE MOUNTING THIS BARREL TO A FACTORY CAMOUFLAGE STOCK AND FOREND. I WILL BE TOPPING OFF GUN WITH EITHER A LEUPOLD OR BURRIS SCOPE IN 50 MM. I HAVENT DECIDED WHICH ON YET. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT EVERYONES THOUGHTS ARE WITH THIS COMBINATION. I WOULD LIKE T0 HERE SOME COMMENTS ON THE SCOPE CHOICE AS WELL. THANKS. BOBBY

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2004, 04:10:59 AM »

i heard a lot of discussions that no one would make a wsm or wssm in an encore or contender because the barrel wasent thick enough

James B · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2004, 04:56:57 AM »

I can't help you on the scope choice because I have never had a new Burris. I can tell you that you could not go wrong with the Leupold. I can also recommend the Simmons Aetec with its 5 inches of eye relief. I don't think there is a tougher clearer scope around than the Aetec. This is not a cheap Simmons scope. I have read many reviews praising the Aetec and I love mine. I bought it to put on a 45-70 Encore right after my Bushnell got me in the eye brow. I sold quite a few Burris scopes when I was a gun dealer some years back. I have not tried any of the new ones since they changed hands. The 25 WSSM Shouls be a great choice for long range coyotes, Deer and Antelope. Some would stretch it to include Elk and with good bullets, it should handle that as well. Its really is just a short 25-06 and should be able to handle the same chores. Who is WCG? Do they have a webb site? Thanks! And we will be waiting for a product report.

TnEncore · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2004, 10:25:35 AM »

Are the WSSM safe to shoot in the Encore ? If they are I might get the .223, 243, and the .257. :grin:

BNoz01 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2004, 03:43:53 PM »

I know for fact, first hand, that VVCG will make a 223 WSSM. And they shoot real good too.

I think the 50 mm scope is too big for a skinny Encore. I'd use something like a Leupold 4.5 * 14 - 40mm scope.

B. Noz.

ingrammongoose · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2004, 04:09:21 PM »

ACCORDING TO STEVE AT VIRGIN VALLEY THE 25 WSSM SHOULD BE FINE. I WANTED A 257 WEATHERBY BARREL, BUT STEVE SAID THEY QUIT MAKING THAT BARREL BECAUSE OF SOME PROBLEMS THEY WERE HAVING. IT SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 10 WEEKS TO GET THE BARREL. LATER THIS SUMMER I WILL POST SOME PICTURES.

like2shoot · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2004, 04:50:15 PM »

James, VVCG stands for Virgin Valley Custom Guns. You should be able to perform a search and find them. They have a good reputation for building accurate barrels.[/u]

TnEncore · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2004, 02:44:58 PM »

Uh oh I need money and lots of it :-D