Didnt know where to post this question?

[encore4me]

I'm sorry if this is not an appropriate (sp) question but I didnt know where else to post it. I love my Encore muzzleloader but I was wanting to get another barrel for it, is there a forum for Encore hunters to talk about different gun setups? I figured that there would be some Encore gunners on here that may be able to help me out. Thanks in advance.



Matt

 

[sheephunterab]

Ask away, I've got a dozen barrels for mine so hopefully I can help!

 

[encore4me]

We are not allowed to hunt in Ohio with rifles but I live on the Ohio River right next to West Virginia where you can use rifles. I have access to some land that I hunt and have hunted it for several years. In the past I have used a Ruger M77 300 win mag, and now I use a Browning 270WSM. Both of these guns are heavy and I am wanting to lighten things up by using my Encore. I am torn between a 24" barreled 308 and a 7mm08. Also, I want a gun for a future hog hunt or bear hunt, for this I was thinking about a 45/70 or a 450 Marlin. What are your thoughts on these.
Have you ever bought any barrels from FoxRidge outfitters?


Matt

P.S. still looking for a T/C Encore Forum.

 

[sheephunterab]

All of my barrels have come directly from T/C. I do have a 45-70 and it is a shooter but hands down the most accurate barrel I own is a .30-06. I also routinely shoot a .25-06 and a .300 Win mag. I do shoot a .375 as well but not too many times in a row...lol

My personal choice of the calibers you listed would be the 7mm-08 and the 45-70 but that's just personal bias and nothing else.

 

[Mountain Man]

Either 7mm-08 or .308 WCF are great for hogs, and probably would do fine for black bear. I know the .308 would be plenty for black bear, as long as you use a good, reasonably tough bullet.

IMO, the only reason you would need more gun than a .308 is if you want a longer MPBR or if you plan to hunt grizzlies, buffalo, or some non-American dangerous game. Remember--a lighter gun means noticeably more recoil from the same load as in the heavier gun. :wink:

 

[redfish]

I have a bolt gun in 7mm/08.It will do anything the 308 will with less recoil.This would be my choice,with a 139g bullet it will reliably take deer,hogs and bear.With heavier bullets it will take elk at close range.In my opinion this is one of the best non-mag rounds out there.

 

[Redclub]

I have both, A 7mm/08 is a 308 case necked down to 7mm.
Hardly any difference. A 308 will shoot a heavier bullet though. For deer it wouldn't make any difference. Both are highly accurate cartridges.
RedClub

 

[toytruck]

P.S. still looking for a T/C Encore Forum.

Try this one. www.bellmtcs.com/forum/index.php