tedicast Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Finally got a chance to go to the range with my .223 Encore today. After sighting it in, and putting a few different brands/types of ammo through it. I shot my best group of 1/2" @ 100yards. I tried Remington Express 55gr PSP, Remington UMC 55gr MC (used these for sighting in as they were cheap), and Winchester 45 gr JHP. The gun definately prefered the Winchesters over the others. I shot 3, 3 shot groups. The first 2 were right under 3/4", and the last was this 1/2" group. I'm sure the gun will shoot better, but the shooter is hampering it. I was having a little trouble with the higher magnification scope. I have never shot anything over a 9X. Really exaggerates every tremor. I shoot off a Hoppes Bench Rest, but I don't use a rear bag. I'm definately gonna have a rear bag next time I go to the range. I think that will help me a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Good shooting. Looks like you may have a decent barrel there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Good Shootin John! looks like ya found a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore [ QUOTE ] Good shooting. Looks like you may have a decent barrel there. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah.. I was worried with some of the horror stories I heard about factory TC barrels. Can't wait to go back to the range, with a rear bag. I'm hoping that will steady me up some. The guy next to me blasting away with an 8mm Mauser, and a .303 British didn't help either...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Nothing wrong with that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Thats some nice shootin. If you can improve on that by much, you got one AWESOME set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore That is great I don't know why you need to improve on that group ?? 1/2" at 100' what more could you ask for from a factory barrel !! too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore [ QUOTE ] That is great I don't know why you need to improve on that group ?? 1/2" at 100' what more could you ask for from a factory barrel !! too_ [/ QUOTE ] What fun would it be if I didn't try to do better. I honestly felt like I pulled the second shot a bit. I want to cloverleaf a group!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leadbuck Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore I am shooting the same thing with Nikon scope. 1/2 groups is very good same here. The amo I been using is blackhills 52 grain. Is there any othere barrels your interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore nice group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore [ QUOTE ] Is there any othere barrels your interested in. [/ QUOTE ] My next 2 barrels will most likely be a .25-06, and a 15", 45-70 barrel, and have David White install one of his 3" stainless Maximizer muzzle brakes. I think it will make a sweet handling carbine for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Great shooting John! If I can get me an Encore down the road, I'd love a .25-06 barrel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Have you been back to the range with it yet? I am trying to decide what caliber varmit barrel to get for my Encore and I was curious how you made out? Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Re: Finally Shot My .223 Encore Clay; I haven't been back yet. I bought ,and filled my sand bags, so I'm ready. I'm probably gonna spend the next few range sessions shooting the 12 gauge slug barrel for my Encore, to find what loads it likes best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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