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What can one expect in the way of bullet velocities when comparing 22 inch and 24 inch barrels in both .308 and 7mm-08? Is it worth going for the longer barrel? What about Encore barrels? What type of accuracy can one expect from an Encore in each of these calibers? I am also considering a...

I am thinking about buying a 7mm-08 barrel for my encore. I would like to use 162 amax. I would like a 500-600 yd rifle for deer. I am also condidering a .280 barrel. 1. Would the 7mm-08 with amaxs be my best bet. 2. Is the 7mm-08 enough gun, or would the .280 be better suited. 3. I want an...

I currently use a 140 gr Nos BT in my 7mm wsm (Win. Coyote). I have had good success hunting whitetails ranging from 300 to 700 yards. I would like to try a heavier bullet with a higher bc. I am looking for a bullet that may be a little better suited than the 140 gr bt, for these ranges...

I am considering buying swarovski's 20x60 80. I could use advice on the diffences between a straight and angled scope. Is quaulity affected, how about ease in handling. Also would really like general suggestions or opinions about this type of scope. Thanks Boyd

I have made cosistent clean kills with a 140 nosler ball tip out to about 800 yds.(Whitetails) I have been wondering about hornady's amax and vmax bullets. Can anyone tell me how the amax or vmax bullets for a 7mm wsm would work at long range for deer. Thanks bhrpr