In 2010 I bought a 15" .260 Encore Barrel from MGM. I spent a lot of time developing the "perfect" load with the 120 Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. I intended to use it on Antelope.

I used RL19, RL15, H380, H4350, 4064, W 760, AA Hunter, H Benchmark and Varget. Carefully working up loads in 1/2 grain increments.

H 4350 gave me the best accuracy and velocity. 2599 FPS and .600" - 3 shot groups at 100 yards.

This past fall I had a chance to fill a Doe Antelope tag, and made a great 225 yard - one shot kill.

What a great cartridge in the Encore Pistol!

BCB