 Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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Thinking of building a Encore in 7mm-08. Other than stainless and going with the shortest barrel to get good accuracy. What barrel, brake(if needed) grip, or other options/mods ? Pictures of your setup would be helpful.
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/13/2018 3:54 PM
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http://www.handgunhunt.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1051&ppuser=514Theres mine. If a full time hunting gun, id consider pachmayr rubber if you could find it. I dont need a brake on it. Lotta options and decisions,Too many to list. You could brake one and get by with a riflescope also.
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/13/2018 4:32 PM
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Other than stainless and going with the shortest barrel to get good accuracy. Barrel length won't affect accuracy as much as velocity, which could be related. I had a 10" 7-30 Waters barrel that would shoot lights out, but was slow as molasses in January. Went to a 13" and gained about 300 fps. With the 7-08 I would want at least 13" or more if you don't mind the size of the package.
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Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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05/13/2018 7:21 PM
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This is one of my favorite rounds, mines a 15?, very versatile, no brake.
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/14/2018 1:23 AM
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If interested Pm me and make offer, factory blued barrel i never plan to use
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/14/2018 2:14 AM
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Ernie
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Thinking of building a Encore in 7mm-08. Other than stainless and going with the shortest barrel to get good accuracy. What barrel, brake(if needed) grip, or other options/mods ? Pictures of your setup would be helpful. What are your typical hunting distances?
Ernie the Un-Tactical 
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/14/2018 4:01 AM
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I have a 15 inch factory barrel and really like it. I'm using 140 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips in mine. No brake.
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05/14/2018 10:52 AM
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Would like to go to 200 yds
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05/14/2018 2:29 PM
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I have a buddy that has a factory Pro Hunter SS Barrel with a Leopold base and rings. New brass and bullets that could be had very reasonable.
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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05/14/2018 4:50 PM
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Ernie
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7 BR or 7-08 will easily do that
Ernie the Un-Tactical
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/14/2018 5:11 PM
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Probably won't need a brake; depends on each individual's recoil sensitivity. My DIL has a .243 with a brake.
I have had ladies show up to hunt 'Lopers with .308's; no brake.
Good luck on your progress; keep in touch!
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/15/2018 1:45 AM
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Can't help you with the 7mm-08 (even though I'd love one), but I will suggest a 15" barrel, preferably with a heavy taper or full bull contour. If you're interested in something a bit more handy and are willing to sacrifice a little velocity, I've found 12" barrels to be a pretty good balance.
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05/15/2018 1:37 PM
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7-08 Pro Hunter Barrel SS $150
Leupold duel dove Base and rings SS $40
100ea Win Primed and sized brass in boxes New $75
100ea Horanady V max $20 120 50ea 120 NBTs $15
Lee Dies as new $25
$300 for all above plus shipping.
Also have a Reeder 308 barrel 15" SS with break $150 New
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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Re: Encore 7mm-08_ perfect build?
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05/15/2018 7:13 PM
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Here is the one I set up for my neighbor. He wanted something with a little distance but easy to reload. Had the break put on and it is like shooting a .243 bull barrel. I load 140 Nosler Ballistic tips and Varget for his rig. With the break and the weight of the 3x12 Burris it is a piece of cake. Mike 
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