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 358 win?
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06/23/2017 5:19 AM
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Brian375hh
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I have an Encore with a 243win 15" barrel. Its fun and super accurate. Have a Bushnell Elite 2-6 on it and really enjoy shooting it.
I am considering getting a 358win barrel for it. Would probably stay with the 15" as that is what I am used to and it seems to balance and handle well.
Anybody have any experience with an Encore in 358?
Do I need one? Of course not. Do I want one? Duh.
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Re: 358 win?
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06/23/2017 1:05 PM
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KYODE
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Dont have one but think it would be an awesome round! .....the 35rem is a real powerhouse on the contender....so......
I think id consider a muzzle brake on it.
Kentucky….no place like home.
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Re: 358 win?
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06/23/2017 1:17 PM
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junebug
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Do I need one? Of course not. Do I want one? Duh.
Reason enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I second the notion of a brake.
Shot my un braked Encore in 30.06 150 gr.last week and my thumb from wrist to tip is starting to turn a pleasant shade of yellow and green now.Already have rubber grips on it, it will get a brake before I shoot it again.
junebug
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Re: 358 win?
[Re: KYODE]
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06/23/2017 2:17 PM
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s4s4u
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I think id consider a muzzle brake on it. I second that notion!
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: 358 win?
[Re: Brian375hh]
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06/23/2017 3:05 PM
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Zee
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I have a rifle and pistol barrel for my Encores. Absolutely love the cartridge in that platform.  
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: 358 win?
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06/23/2017 3:25 PM
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glynn41
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I had an old .358 Win with a 16.5" barrel -close to what you mentioned- -if you go this route-- H335 was the fastest for me----also lots of muzzle flash-- soft recoil
H322 no MF more recoil and good mv-- and is an extreme powder
the recoil is from my shoulder--;)
all around best bullet was the sierra 225...or
the flex tips --
200 gr Interloc needs good impact speed to work well
cases are very ease to make which is good as factory stuff is hard to find
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Re: 358 win?
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06/23/2017 6:17 PM
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AK hgunner1
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Do I need one? Of course not. Do I want one? Duh.
Reason enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I second the notion of a brake.
Shot my un braked Encore in 30.06 150 gr.last week and my thumb from wrist to tip is starting to turn a pleasant shade of yellow and green now.Already have rubber grips on it, it will get a brake before I shoot it again. Hey junebug....Take er easy there my friend. May be time for, uh, shooting gloves.....
Charlie
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of GOD
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Re: 358 win?
[Re: AK hgunner1]
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06/26/2017 9:37 PM
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H2OBUG
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I had several 356 Win you can go this route and get the rimed brass. You also can get a 308 extractor and shoot 358 brass from the same tube.
I shot 180 Speer Hot Cores out of mine with laser like precision.
Gun would put 5 bullets in 1/2 at 100
Had Rifle in the same with a 24" barrel
JMO go with the 356 over the 358
Last edited by H2OBUG; 06/26/2017 9:37 PM.
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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