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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 9, 2010 20:58:55 GMT -5
I was shooting my 7mm-08 Encore pistol yesterday and I was extremely pleased with my shooting at 50 yards. I don't have a bench rest so a chair and shooting sticks comprises my "range setup." I was shooting approximately 1" at 50 yards and I am certain that I could do better off of a bench, but I don't have that option at this time. I am using a 2-6x Bushnell Trophy scope and running some mild handloads through the tube. I am using 140gr Nosler Ballistic Tips over 41gr of Varget and the recoil is minimal. This is a rifle caliber that I would recommend to the handgunner for all of the reasons that I have mentioned. I need to get some additional loads worked up because the season will be here before we know it. I also want to put in some time at longer range to see how it will shoot.
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Post by dbd870 on Sept 10, 2010 1:37:58 GMT -5
Not bad at all. I wouldn't worry about the bench; you are shooting at darn near field conditions the way you are doing it now - 100 yds and beyond should be no problem. Those specialty pistols will flat shoot. I really like Varget, it has given me excellent results in several calibers. I'd say the deer are in trouble!
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Post by steve46511 on Sept 10, 2010 5:49:30 GMT -5
That'll work! Keep us up to speed how you do out there a bit but bet it will impress you.
That combo of SP and round has a great rep and we're looking forward to some deer photos from you too!
Hunting with an SP this year too (if it ever gets here lol)
God Bless
Steve
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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 10, 2010 22:01:41 GMT -5
Steve, What caliber are you waiting for? I also have a pro hunter barrel in .243 win and a regular stainless tube in .204 Ruger. Good stuff...  ;D |
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Post by steve46511 on Sept 11, 2010 9:11:39 GMT -5
Got one on order (paid for...grumble grumble).
A MOA Maximum in 6.5x284. "Sometime in September " is the new ETA.
<<<<---------- Gonna look like that for the most part.
The 7mm-08 you are using was neck and neck with the 6.5x284 when I was deciding.
Pretty sure I fell victom to the "wow factor" seeing some ballistics on some shot out west......(at distances I do NOT need lol).
The 7mm-08 is much easier to get rounds and brass for but something about "shooting something no one else uses" at least locally, has always held my interest.......so, that's where I went.
SORRY to get a bit OT.
Back on now
Your 7mm08 will be a winner out there. Keep us informed!
Thanks though
God Bless
Steve
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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 11, 2010 14:04:59 GMT -5
Hopefully yours comes in soon so you have time to work some loads up for it and get it dialed in!  |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Sept 12, 2010 2:57:09 GMT -5
Not bad at all. I wouldn't worry about the bench; you are shooting at darn near field conditions the way you are doing it now - 100 yds and beyond should be no problem. Those specialty pistols will flat shoot. I really like Varget, it has given me excellent results in several calibers. I'd say the deer are in trouble! Chico digs Varget as well. I love that caliber Jajwrigh. I would like to put together one eventually as well... save your notes! |
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Post by dbd870 on Sept 12, 2010 2:58:45 GMT -5
6.5x284 would be a fun one to play with - can't fault you for pulling the trigger on it.
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Post by hornharvester on Sept 12, 2010 6:55:40 GMT -5
Any of the .308 caliber cased cartridges are very accurate. While I like Varget powder I found H4350 to be more accurate and faster in my .260 Rem which is 6.5-08. h.h.
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Post by dbd870 on Sept 12, 2010 7:07:45 GMT -5
I really struggled to find a combo my 260 liked. I was getting close to giving up on it and moving it down the road. A friend of mine had good success with Varget & 140 GameKings in his 6.5x55 and suggested I give that a shot. They grouped up very well & I quickly settled on a load in that combination. Don't think I ever tried H4350 in it - may have to try it sometime just for kicks.
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Post by hornharvester on Sept 12, 2010 12:42:37 GMT -5
Dave, Try 44.0 grains of H4350 and a Nos 120 BT. My Savage Striker 260 Rem shot this load .5 @200 yards. h.h.
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Post by schoolmaster on Sept 14, 2010 6:22:03 GMT -5
I had a 7mm/08 Encore that shot the 140 BTs into 1 inch at 100 yards using IMR-4350. Took three deer with it the farthest at 175 yards. All did the same 20 yard death run and flopped over. All were pass throughs even when a piece of the shoulder was hit. The 120 grain BTs liked Varget and went just under and inch at 100 yards. Never shot anything but paper with them but I am sure they would work.
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