Posted By: lamina1982
Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 1:57 PM
So I just hunt in NY. I currently have .223, 308, 45lc/410, 500sw barrels for my encore pistol. Seeems like a pretty rounded collection caliberwise. Just thinking what "might" be a "needed" caliber to better round out my collection? Ya I know im asking for trouble as you guys will just tell me to buy them all!!! lol
Posted By: lonerider
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 3:49 PM
Ya need a .284 (7MM) and a .35 caliber
lonerider
Posted By: Franchise
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 4:04 PM
You need a 416 JDJ, 416/350, or a 416/348.
Posted By: ClayFHT
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 8:24 PM
Given what you alread I have, I would go for something in a 338 or 375. Fill the gap betweent the 308 and the 45/50. Larger bullet than the 30 and flatter shooting than the bigger boys. Just my thoughts.
Posted By: Jeffx
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 8:54 PM
Just my opinion... I have a .338 Federal which is one nasty little round. It'll stop a Whitetail in its tracks.
Posted By: RickyP
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 11:20 PM
why not go the other way and get a small game barrel
you can get a rimfire barrel .
Posted By: wtroper
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/07/2010 11:30 PM
I agree with one larger than 30 & smaller than 45. A 338 or a 375 would fit nicely.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 12:14 AM
So I just hunt in NY. I currently have .223, 308, 45lc/410, 500sw barrels for my encore pistol.
The 308 will take anything in NY state with ease, so a bigger caliber is not needed and then you still have the 500 for a hammer. My vote is for a
243 Winchester no collection is complete without a 6mm or three.
Posted By: pter1020k
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 1:03 AM
why not go the other way and get a small game barrel
you can get a rimfire barrel .
a practice and small game barrel seems to be the biggest hole
Posted By: Ellis Prairie
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 1:09 AM
22 LR because you can't legally have more fun then a accurate 22 and a tree full of walnuts......................................well at least for the cost.
Posted By: silly goose
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 2:59 AM
I hardly feel qualified to give advice on this forum, but will say that my .22lr barrel is a whole lot of fun, and insanely accurate.
Posted By: KYODE
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 3:49 AM
i'm with tigger. i'd fill the gap between .223 and .308 with a 6BR.
a 22lr is a near must....but i'd want it in a contender match barrel.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 5:17 AM
Like the 22LR thought.
A 6mm would be a good addition: 6BR, 6mm-6.5x47 Lapua, 243 Win, or 6mm Rem.
Of course I like 6.5's to: 6.5x47 Lapua & 260 Rem would be great as well.
Lastly, Get What You Want!
Posted By: 500WE
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 9:56 AM
A .22 LR, a 6.5 something - I'd prefer a 6.5/.284, and a .338/.284
Posted By: lamina1982
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/08/2010 5:53 PM
I have a buckmark and for small caliber would like a 17hmr striker. Seems like 338 might be an idea, or 243. thanks for advice guys
Posted By: doc with a glock
Re: Another encore barrel in my arsenal? - 04/16/2010 9:26 PM
lam,
I'm with the 22 LR guys, cheapest practice and shooting fun. Helps to develop technique.
Doc