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Offline Dinny

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Encore Maxi owners??
« on: May 27, 2010, 04:53:39 PM »
For those 357 Maxi owners......

I have ordered a MGM .357 max barrel. I need to send them a dummy round with my bullet of choice, 180gr Hornady SSP bullet, and instructions to how long the throat should be cut. So this is where I ask your advice.  How long should it be? I have read a few articles online and learned, that in one man's case, 0.020" to the lands was a good "sweet spot" for his best accuracy. Since I have the choice and this bullet has a crimp groove, I would like to get it close. Good thing is, I can always have them take out more later, if needed.  ;D

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Re: Encore Maxi owners??
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2010, 02:24:49 AM »
When MGM made my MAX barrel I sent them a dummy with the bullet seated midway the crimping groove in the bullet. I had them throat the barrel .020 and this give me adequate room for adjusting the bullet for load development.
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Re: Encore Maxi owners??
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2010, 04:48:14 AM »
Quote from: David D. on May 28, 2010, 02:24:49 AM
When MGM made my MAX barrel I sent them a dummy with the bullet seated midway the crimping groove in the bullet. I had them throat the barrel .020 and this give me adequate room for adjusting the bullet for load development.

Great, another vote for 0.020"  :)

EDIT: I just changed the measurement in my OP, I meant to type 0.020".   ::)

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Re: Encore Maxi owners??
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2010, 08:00:31 AM »
If you haven't been to this site yet check it out.
Lots of good info for the max rifle, loads included.
http://357maximum.com
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Re: Encore Maxi owners??
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2010, 12:40:18 PM »
Quote from: jbwell on May 31, 2010, 08:00:31 AM
If you haven't been to this site yet check it out.
Lots of good info for the max rifle, loads included.
http://357maximum.com

Been there, and I agree!  ;)

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