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Offline sprig

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« on: November 11, 2003, 04:16:44 PM »
I am looking at buying an encore 7-08 handgun but a little concerned about recoil. How bad does it kick compaired to a ruger redhawk 44 mag. with 6" barrel?
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Offline Captainkev

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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2003, 04:55:09 PM »
I have a Super Blackhawk Hunter in 44 mag and recently an Encore in 308.
The Encore doesn't kick much more than the SBH, it does have a bit more push, but with a 15 inch non-compensated barrel, it is still very comfortable to shoot.

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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2003, 04:58:59 PM »
I have one in .30/06 and although you can tell when it goes off, it is not that bad - you will be amazed with the long range accuracy. Enjoy
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2003, 05:00:21 PM »
after the initial shock and awe, it's a pussy cat! i have a 7 1/2" redhawk 44mag and a 15" encore. i'm thinking they are similar in recoil. i shoot full power 240gr loads in the redhawk, and 120gr noslers in the 7-08.

with the 7-08, it jumps pretty good, and has some muzzle rise, and maybe a little twist, but it doesn't hurt, or push straight back into the hand. i like it very, very much, and i think it has a good home from now on. one would think that a intense round such as that would be horrendous in a handgun, but it's not. of course, everyone is different, and thats just my opinion.

i also have a 14" 30-30 ackley improved contender. it's recoil is also comparable. they are just plain "not bad at all". sure wouldn't want a muzzle brake on any of those either. just not necessary, in my opinion. :yeah:  :bye:
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2003, 05:17:11 PM »
sprig,
 
 I gotta agree with Kyode on this one. It does kick some but it really isnt bad at all.. I like to call it my big little cannon lol.. I will say 1 thing it does turn heads at the ranges..

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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2003, 06:17:53 AM »
REcoil is not bad at all. I recently bought one in 7mm08.  Doesnt kick at all ....in my opinion.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2003, 05:18:13 PM »
My 44 Super Blackhawk (4 5/8" Mag-Na-Ported BBL) definatly recoils harder than my Encore 15" 7-08.  There's also a great weight difference.
Start with factory loads and then load them warmer.

Just my opinion
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