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#72216 - 07/10/10 04:50 PM

encore 7mm-08

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Well, I just bought an encore in 7mm-08. Anyone have some load data for this caliber? Any load suggestions for taking it on an antelope hunt this fall? I will also have the 6.5jdj along with the usual 120gr ballistic tips. Any and all loading suggestion are welcome.
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#72217 - 07/10/10 04:51 PM

Re: encore 7mm-08 [Re: cfish2]

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139 SpBt and 42gr of RL15... It worked very well in my gun... LOL

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#72219 - 07/10/10 05:17 PM

Re: encore 7mm-08 [Re: TCTex.]

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Did I just buy your gun??? LOL

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#72239 - 07/11/10 12:35 AM

Re: encore 7mm-08 [Re: cfish2]

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40.0 grains of H-4895 with the 140 NBT or 42.0 grains of H-4895 with a 120 NBT for the 7-08

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#72240 - 07/11/10 12:41 AM

Re: encore 7mm-08 [Re: Ernie]

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i worked from ernies data for my 15" factory 7-08. i ended up with a terrific load at 41.5gr h4895 with the 120gr nosler bt at 2800fps. that load makes it shoot like a custom tube!

one of the easiest barrels i've worked a load for.

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#72258 - 07/11/10 12:58 PM

Re: encore 7mm-08 [Re: KYODE]

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Thanks guys. How are the BT bullets holding up on deer size game at those velocities? I use the BT's in the 6.5 at around 24oofps and they anchor a deer quickly. Lots of tissue damage and the round comes apart. I have wanted to see the effect on a hog in 225-275lb range. Has anyone on here taken an Elk with their 7mm-08?

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#72473 - 07/17/10 01:37 PM

Re: encore 7mm-08 [Re: cfish2]

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Not per say with the 7-08, but I have shot a number of elk at extended distances with the 284 Win, which would be the performance level of the 7-08--Dead elk!

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