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#100669 - 01/18/12 05:51 PM

Predator caliber for Encore pistol

ramcharge13
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Hello,

I want to set up an Encore as a pistol for predators, coyote in particular. I hunt a variety of terrains and covers in Northern WI. I have a Burris pistol scope already, it's a 2X8 BDC and have been deciding on the caliber. I was looking at a 243 barrel, but was hoping to get some advice from the forum group. This will be dedicated to predator use and range time. And I do reload for my 7mm-08 and 44 pistols, so I'll be reloading for the new rig too.

Thanks for the help,
Jim (Ramcharge13)

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#100670 - 01/18/12 05:56 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: ramcharge13]

tyler.woodard04
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243 would work. what bore diameter are you leaning towards? the 243/6mms are one of my favorites. there are also a lot of .224 cases out there. 223 and 22-250 come to mind and will also work well

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#100674 - 01/18/12 06:54 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: tyler.woodard04]

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For Encore .243 12" twist Heavy Taper-- shoot 85gr SMK's out of it over varget.

In a Contender .223 12" twist shoot 52gr SMK's

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#100675 - 01/18/12 06:54 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: tyler.woodard04]

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.223

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#100682 - 01/18/12 07:54 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: Mightyp]

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Ditto on the .223

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#100687 - 01/18/12 08:16 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: racksmasher]

ramcharge13
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Cool, A 223, light recoil. I even didn't consider that round, I have two rifles chambered in it. I'll look for a Pro-Hunter barrel and the scope I have would work super on it.

Thanks group!

Jim

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#100688 - 01/18/12 08:19 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: racksmasher]

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At what range do you expect to shoot & does the wind blow in WI?

223 is nice in mine out to a couple of hundred yards or so on a still day. But the wind blows here. The 6mm would be better here, IMHO.

My choice for my location would be the 6.5 JDJ.

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#100692 - 01/18/12 08:34 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: wtroper]

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Distance?
Will you keep the pelts?

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#100694 - 01/18/12 08:48 PM

Re: Predator caliber for Encore pistol [Re: ramcharge13]

Gregg Richter
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I have used the .223 Contender on quite a few coyotes. I also tried the .204 Ruger.

Go with the .223.

PS: I have killed hundreds of 'yotes with a 22-250 rifle and you could go that route in an Encore pistol if you plan on longer ranges (IMO over 200 yards) but if you are shooting closer then you don't need the extra horsepower with an expanding type bullet and good chest hits.

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