VTbowman Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Finally got out on the bench today. Blue bird sky and no wind but sorta hot and hazy. This is the 1st time I shot the 300 Win Mag so I was a bit nervous. Plus the scope was not bore sighted. I have never shot a handgun of this size before. Well, my Encore 15" 209x50 but thats it. I do believe the ML kicks more then the 300WM... Needless to say I was very surprized on how well the SSK muzzle break worked. After my 1st couple shots I was able to controll my finching. LOL Shot the 1st two at 25 yards to get on paper. Then moved it back to 100 yards and dialed in some more. I had a rough time with the next 5 or 6 shots because my scope was not tight plus I think I shot to quickly since the bbl was really hot to the touch. After that quick fix on the scope and letting it cool between down I was back in business. Got it back around the bull with another few rounds and then put my last target up for sight-in. The pics tell the rest of the story! 1st shot was high but shots 2, 3, and 4 were touching! I think this one is ready for some deer meat now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) I do believe that will get the job done! Nice rig. That seems like a lot of power in the palm of your hand! Regardless, sure is a beautiful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Talk about a wrist breaker....................nice shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Believe me I was a bit worried about that 1st shot. LOL I had owned 300 Win Mag and 300 Ultra Mags in long barrel guns and they put a whoppin on my shoulder. The muzzle break on this gun makes it feel like a 357 mag revolvers with hot loads. Not bad at all when your talkin that kind of power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Excellent!! Glad you finally got out and shot her. I do think though that you need to keep the 7-08 and send me the 300..... hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Great group! I am glad you own that cannon and not me! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Nice Encore...Love that laminate wood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) [ QUOTE ] Excellent!! Glad you finally got out and shot her. I do think though that you need to keep the 7-08 and send me the 300..... hangunnr [/ QUOTE ] Well Charlie start holding your breathe and I will get back to you... LOL I have a trade pending 2 for 1. They have offered a SS 17.5" .233 and a 12" .454 (French Grey) for my 7mm08. Cant say who yet but you know who he is on SP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) That sounds like a great trade. You could then have that .454 rechambered to 460 S&W. I've been nosing around for a .223 barrel myself. I want a short tube for my Contender though. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Hmm Did not think of rechambering that. Hmmmmmmm....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10acfan1 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Shawn, How does the 7mm-08 shoot? I'm looking into getting an Encore and that's the chamber I'm looking at. What kind of recoil does it have? I'm new to pistol hunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Well Mine has a muzzle break and was custom made for long range shooting. Not by me but by the guy I bought it from. I just traded it off today for two other bbls... Recoil was not bad at all on mine and I have been told that 7-08 recoil without a break is managable.. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konfuzed Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Wow, that is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) Super cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: Encore 300WM handgun range report! (pics) wow, nice! good luck this year, hope there is a nice buck in the next pictures we see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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