Of all the calibers available for the Encore why isnt there a .240 Weatherby mag. Isnt the Encore capable of handling the .240 ? Is is feasible to even consider reaming out a .243 Encore to accept the .240 ?
Pretty sure you cannot ream a 243Win out to a 240Weatherby. Even though both cartridges shoot the same diameter bullet, the 243Win cartridge body is actually a little larger in diameter than the 240Weatherby cartridge body. The 240Wby gets it's power from being longer.
Red.. Give these guys a try. Looks like they have them or will make one..Mike
http://www.bullberry.com/encore.html
Thanks guys.Bullberry does make it. However I think I would be better off Buying a Weatherby Vanguard in .240. I was hoping they would be a bit cheaper.
You might try these folks:
http://www.eabco.com/ (http://www.eabco.com/)
Red, do you handload? Wby is proud of their factory ammo and 240Wby brass aint cheap either.
If you handload, I would suggest the 6mm-06 for the 240Wby performance level. 25-06 brass and one pass through a FL sizer and your set.
Having a 6.5-06 built as we speak. Can't wait to put her on paper.
Thanks Reloader that sounds interesting.
Do you guys own a Thompson Encore? If so how is the accuracy? is it worth the $$? I was thinking of getting a Pro Hunter in 7-08 or 280 Thanks
Quote from: Saylfish on December 19, 2011, 05:59:52 PM
Do you guys own a Thompson Encore? If so how is the accuracy? is it worth the $$? I was thinking of getting a Pro Hunter in 7-08 or 280 Thanks
A buddy of mine has the Encore in 7mm-08, and she is a tack driver. I have been very impressed with that caliber.
Mine is an Encore in .243. Very accurate.
Here's my Encore. Been hunting with it for 7-8 years now. It's in a .270 and it's my favorite rifle. Encore rifles are really accurate if you are half as good as the gun is.
Dang cannon a .270 pistol? That's impressive. My Win .270 kicks pretty good can't imagine it in a pistol.... :z-guntootsmiley:
Quote from: handcannon on December 19, 2011, 07:32:32 PM
Here's my Encore. Been hunting with it for 7-8 years now. It's in a .270 and it's my favorite rifle. Encore rifles are really accurate if you are half as good as the gun is.
I was wondering where the ''handcannon'' moniker came from.. :fud:
Yeah, that's where the nick name came from. It packs a pretty good punch but I really enjoy the challenge of hunting with a single shot and being a pistol just makes it a little more challenging. It'll make you appreciate the kill a little bit more no matter what it is.
Wow, I bet that dude will make the ears ring.