Author Topic: Encore w/12: barrel in 223? (Read 456 times)

erickrschaefer · « **on:** January 04, 2004, 12:24:06 PM »

I am considering purchasing one for varmit hunting and would like some opinions or suggestions.

Thanks,
Erick

Rol Page · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2004, 01:00:21 PM »

Just picked up a Super 14 for the Contender before Christmas. Topped it with a TC 2.5X7 scope and testing with factory Winchester 45GR Varmint loads, 40 rounds for $12 @ Walmart gives me 1" groups @ 100yds. It was stated here that the heavier, longer .22 cal. bullets might not stabilize at pistol velocities. I have not tried anything heavier yet.

The Super 14" barrels are the shortest that I have, so can not speak to the usefulness of a 12", but expect that it would be fine.

Good Luck, Rol

bigbuck270 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2004, 02:36:40 AM »

I just bought a 22-250 bull in 15". I have not shot it yet. I will let you know how it works. Hopefully I will take a few yotes here in central Maine.

444encore · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2004, 07:24:57 PM »

Rol, I've been looking at them varmint loads at Wal*Mart myself and considering them for my AR-15. I might have to try them now

teamnelson · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2004, 05:49:55 AM »

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I am considering purchasing one for varmit hunting and would like some opinions or suggestions.

I've had one for about 8 months now and love it; started off with a scope, went back to the factory sights. Just Saturday, I consistently hit a 12" circular steel plate @ 200m (standing, modified weaver) with el cheapo UMC ammo. I'm sure with optics, rest and good ammo, your results will be better. I figure that'd be alright on varmints, no matter how many legs they have :wink: