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8 IN Encore barrels #45810 01/27/2009 1:43 AM
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Well I've got another question for you guys. I called bullberry barrels today to order a .45 colt barrel and I decided to go with and 8 inch bull, should I have gone with a 10 or will 8 in. be fine. It will not be used for real long distances but I would like to do some hunting with it.


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Re: 8 IN Encore barrels [Re: BIGSTEVE83] #45815 01/27/2009 2:14 AM
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I would have gone 10-12 but you need to do what you will like. 8" should make for a compact platform.


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Re: 8 IN Encore barrels [Re: H2OBUG] #45820 01/27/2009 2:48 AM
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Will it still be ok out to about 50-100 yards or is that pushing it. I know you lose a certain amount of velocity per inches of barrel lost but will it effect it that much.


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Re: 8 IN Encore barrels [Re: BIGSTEVE83] #45821 01/27/2009 2:56 AM
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A lot of that depends on bullet weight and powder choice. I would think that with heavy bullets 300gr+ you would see less velocity loss and you may want to go with a bit faster powder if you use small bullets.

Just a note Bullberry cuts the chambers very tight so you will most likely be stuck with using virgin brass or factory loads to start. Also unless you sent them a loaded round there will be very little freebore in their barrel. This could cause an issue with bullets like the 300gr Sierra.


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Re: 8 IN Encore barrels [Re: H2OBUG] #45823 01/27/2009 2:58 AM
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Thank you very much.


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Re: 8 IN Encore barrels [Re: BIGSTEVE83] #45825 01/27/2009 3:22 AM
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I have been thinking about ordering an 8" Contender barrel from them. You should get higher velocities than a revolver with a similar length barrel and it will be easier to pack than longer barrels too. I would stick with the 8". The chambering issue H2OBug mentioned sounds like it might be an issue though.


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Re: 8 IN Encore barrels [Re: BIGSTEVE83] #45827 01/27/2009 3:40 AM
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 Quote:
Will it still be ok out to about 50-100 yards


Oh yeah. I have a Bisley 45LC with a 6" tube and I condsider that a 100 yard gun with the red dot sight. I am also trying to think of what I should have my new 8" 'Tender tube chambered in. That 327 Fed sounds interesting, can always use another 41, or maybe 414, hmmm.


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