Author Topic: Factory vs Handloads- Misfires in the Encore (Read 427 times)

smoky · « **on:** August 16, 2004, 11:18:50 AM »

I am working with a new .280 barrel on my Dad's Encore. We have shot it 10 times with my hand loads and anothers hand loads. It has misfired 5 of those 10 shots. I think I probably am dealing with a chamber that is cut a bit deep, and the dies are not adjusting the shoulder properly.

My immediate question is. Will I likely fix the problem by going to factory loads? My secondary question is what is the easiest fix for this?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Smoky

Buford · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2004, 11:40:20 AM »

It sounds as if it is not locking up properly. Have a good gunsmith check it out...

300 Loudnboomer · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2004, 03:58:53 PM »

If it functions properly with "Factory ammo" then I would say you are not full length sizing , A encore action can close but not get a good lockup If you have not bumped the shoulder back . Neck sizing only has not worked out very well for many with the encore/contender

smoky · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2004, 03:33:10 AM »

UPDATE!!!

We shot 1/2 a box of federal classics (factory) through this barrel yesterday with NO misfires and about 1 1/4 in groups!!!

I am starting to think that the problem was the nut at the reloading bench. I have been reloading for about 15 years, but I sure don't claim to be a know it all. Anyway, I think we found a solution (short term) for the misfire problem.

Smoky

PA-Joe · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2004, 03:45:27 AM »

Encores are also finicky about having to pull and hold the trigger all the way back. If you don't you get a misfire.