Author Topic: Encore Accuracy ? (Read 1606 times)

hylander · « **on:** February 05, 2006, 11:31:57 AM »

Thinking of getting an Encore in .223
What kind of Accuracy can I expect
Looking for a Tack Driver for Squirrel bustin'

iisabigone · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:28:53 PM »

hylander my 223 barrel has been my most accurate barrel by far. I have only shot factory loads out of it but remington 55 grain psp and winchester white box ammo with 45 grain jacketed hollow points shoot 5 shot sub moa at 100 yards when allowing the barrel to cool between shots. iisabigone

Steve E · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2006, 09:34:14 PM »

hylander

Just checked my target log book and with my 26 inch heavy barrel Encore turned in it's best group of .506 at 100 yds with 27 gr. of H335 & a 40 gr Hornady Vmax. It will do this all the time if I do my job.

Steve E.........

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2006, 01:42:43 AM »

I don't have a 223 anymore but mine was very accurate. I was shooting golf balls at 200 yards. I bought a 22-250 and sold the 223 barrel. My 22-250 is every bit as accurate as the 223 barrel was.

poncaguy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2006, 01:08:43 PM »

I have a 14" 223 that is very accurate on my Contender, 204 and 7mm-08 rifle barrels that are accurate on my Encore..all MOA or better

ragnar · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2006, 04:17:01 PM »

I have the .223 Encore in stainless uses 20.0 gr of 4198 with 50gr Rem SP and it is a tack driver. As for a varminter, wonderful setup because squeeze the trigger and you can see the bullet hit. This setup is my
"go to" varminter. Spend the time working on the reloads and it will pay off.

shoot straight

coyote 2 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2006, 04:00:32 PM »

The weapon - TC Encore 223

The target - 20 rounds at 100 yards

are they accruate - I think so.

realidahorock · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2006, 07:39:36 AM »

Howdy Gunmen-I have a little experience with the Encore. I developed loads for my brother in laws 280AI Encore and was very surprised at 1" or less 100 3 shot groups. Before I started I had read from folks in the know that 1.5" was to be expected. His 204 barrel does the same thing. It seems those things that work against a breaking rifle's accuracy don't apply with this one. realidahorock

Encore_Shooter · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2006, 03:21:08 AM »

You guys have got me excited again, I purchased a berral off a guy a while back in 223 Rem that is made by VVCG and still havent got to shoot it yet, but now i cant wait with the groups you all are getting. :grin:

Chuck White · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2006, 03:17:18 AM »

I can shoot three-shot groups with my 26 inch Encore 204 Ruger barrel at 100 yards that measure .330!

mjbgalt · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2006, 04:07:33 AM »

that's about what i got too, with my .204 ruger barrel.

-Matt

Keith L · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2006, 09:00:20 AM »

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that's about what i got too, with my .204 ruger barrel.

Me too with my Contender, but I was told a while ago that I was wrong. Some folks think you need custom stuff to get this performance.

hunter · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2006, 04:05:08 PM »

.223 for squirrels dran you have nothing left to eat. :cry: --how about a 17 HMR? more meat left.

grde · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2006, 10:55:19 AM »

I have from time to time taken a few with a 223. I use light FMJ in front of a small charge of shotgun powder like Blue Dot. Of course head shots are only logical.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2006, 09:08:00 AM »

You guys talked me into it.

Just off the phone with Ed (Ed's Contenders), my Encore 26" stainless 204 Ruger barrel is on its way.

Mike