Encore 209x50 bullets
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I am currenting shooting the T/C shockwave sabot. i initially liked the bullet because it loaded easier that other sabots I've tried, but was not thrilled with accuracy (1-1/2" @ 100). Experimented with blackhorn last summer and got under 3/4" with 90 grains by volume. i tried a couple of the powerbelt bullets but could not get under 2".
I'm planning on ditching the sabot this year. I have some Thor full diameter bullets on the way. Friends who shoot them say great things.
I'm planning on ditching the sabot this year. I have some Thor full diameter bullets on the way. Friends who shoot them say great things.
ENCORE
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An absolute great combination is 75grs WEIGHT or 107grs VOLUME and Barnes 290gr TMZ. If tight, then the T-EZ which will load easier.
Wolf76
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Four TC Mzls I own all like 90 grs BH +- 5 grs by volume. Barnes, Parker, XTP... they all work. My encore likes the yellow superglide TC sabots and most 240-300 gr bullets.
I used some Maker T Rex bullets out of my 45 raptor last year and they performed spectacularly. Its a 45 cal 250 gr bullet and should produce the same results or of a ML.
I used some Maker T Rex bullets out of my 45 raptor last year and they performed spectacularly. Its a 45 cal 250 gr bullet and should produce the same results or of a ML.
I bought the sizing pack first. My barrel was .502". I'm waiting on a 50 pack of 250s.
I have a couple packs 290 TMZs, but and have not gotten around to trying them.
ENCORE
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Its a really great combination and so are the 250gr Barnes TMZ bullets.
My last 209x50 put a lot of meat in the freezer with that combination.
Do you think all encore barrels are about the same size , or we should buy the sizing but pack
Let us know how they group, what powder are you using
What powder were you using
ENCORE
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Blackhorn 209. 75grs by weight or 107grs by volume. I've shot thousands of Barnes with that charge from a 209x50 Encore.
With BH, it appears that the Encore platform rifles really like charges of 100 to 110grs VOLUME. Not that they won't shoot accurately with more or less, its just that range works well.
I've shot a lot of .5moa groups at 200 with that combination.
That's what I like to here, would you measure the powder on scales or use a powder measurement ?
Varmint Hunter
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I weigh all of my BH loads and put them into small vials for use at the range. However, there seems to be a group of BH shooters who feel that a load that is carefully measured by volume will produce more consistent results.
I normally use 120gr Volume of BH behind a 250gr or 290gr TMZ bullet. Both have produced 1 moa (@ 200yds-250yds, & occasionally 300yds) when fired from my T/C Encore 209x50.
My bore is rough and swabbing between shots is mandatory. Without swabbing, a third round is nearly impossible to seat on the powder.
I normally use 120gr Volume of BH behind a 250gr or 290gr TMZ bullet. Both have produced 1 moa (@ 200yds-250yds, & occasionally 300yds) when fired from my T/C Encore 209x50.
My bore is rough and swabbing between shots is mandatory. Without swabbing, a third round is nearly impossible to seat on the powder.
