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Offline busman202002

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« on: August 02, 2004, 04:32:49 AM »
Where is the best place to buy Stainless WSM barrels looking for accurate and fast delivery 2-3 weeks??
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2004, 09:09:54 AM »
I too am thinking 270WSM for the Encore in Stainless.  Haven't found the source yet but would need pretty quick turnaround.  24" barrel would be my first choice.

Thanks.

Mike
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2004, 11:41:41 AM »
You probably won't. It is my understanding that no one will make them. Too much breach face pressure for an Encore action. I belive some were made early on but I haven't heard of any being made lately.  KN
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2004, 02:30:50 AM »
I can speak from experence. I have 2 300wsm barrels one from BB the other from VV  the one from BB is about to be returned for a credit of 30% of what it cost...this was by agreement . In the beginning I thought i MUST have one of these and ordered one from BB when I got it I tried every load of factory ammo made with terrable results. I let a friend who reloads work on it for months still nothing....sent it to 2 other people who tried different thing ( recrown, lenghten throat, etc.)  IT will not shoot a group.
My barrel from VV has had loads worked up for it by them and it does better but I can say it is not a tack driver either. The most common thing with both is the "flyers" or lack of holding POI. I assume this is due to the "frame" problem.
I am talking flyers and POI change of 4-6 inches so its not a minor thing.
I know how it feels to have the "bug" for one of these but this is how it is.
I don't recommend it but as I said I am about to return one so if you feel you "have to have one" I will sell mine for what my credit is at BB.
I offer this only because I have no use or hope for it and refuse to sell it to someone without them knowing all the facts.
Just a offer I don't recommend you take it.
send me a email or private if you need more info
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2004, 04:56:56 AM »
Chamber length is not an issue in the Encore, so why not just a plain ol' 300 Win. Mag. or 7mm Rem Mag.  Ballistics should be identical to the WSM's.

Just a thought

Smoky
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2004, 05:32:18 AM »
Stumpy...I think I will take you up on that offer.   Please email me at topboss8@yahoo.com

Kyle
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2004, 12:19:21 PM »
stumpy, why don't you work a deal with fred and have it chambered in 308, 30-06 or 300 WM
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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2004, 01:36:58 PM »
I assume that because the chamber is now to large it would require cutting the barrel down past the chamber and welding a new lug. plus due to its taper their may not be enough "meat" in that area of the barrel where the lug goes.
Most likely I will just order a 300wm to replace it  and use my "credit toward that.
Thanks for the thought though.
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