.270 encore pistol?

[chrisk]

does anyone have one? And what vel. and accuracy do you guys get out of these pistols? I was thinking about getting one at the beginning of the year but would like to know more about them. We can use these as long as the bullet is .243 or larger and the case length is something like 1.16 or longer. I could if I wanted shoot deer around 200 yards but do not know if I would be able to do this or not with a pistol without practice. I thought the .270 would be a good choice with a 130 grain bullet because I would still have a lot of vel. even with a shorter barrel. I was going to look at the package pistols since they come with a scope. Help me out!
Chris Kiefner

[Bobcat]

A few people on here shoot them, but you would prob get more info on a firearms page.

[chrisk]

I have heard a few folks talk about them just wanting to hear a little more about them.
Chris Kiefner

[Clay C]

I'l let you know probly next weekend. I just got one in 7mm08 but won't be able to shoot it until next weekend. I also want a .44 and 6.8 barrel for it.

[Mike D]

I have an Encore pistol in a .260 Remington. Box velocity with 120 grain ballistic tips was 2935. Average velocity from the Encore is 2600.

My longest shot to date is 155 yards, but you have to have a good scope and a good rest. I have a Nikon Monarch 2.5-8 on mine. My barrel is 16 1/8" with the factory muzzle brake and it is a heavy taper.

I'll try to dig up some pics. It's been a while since I posted them.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33332&page=2

Go to post 76 or so.

[skeeter]

My dad shoots a 7mm-08 Encore pistol. Dead nuts at 100 yards.

[Texas Grown]

I've been shooting Contenders since the mid 1980s. In my opinion, and that is what it is, I think you will find a shorter case more effective, efficient, and consistent in velocity with a shorter barrel, there by providing for more accuracy in shot placement (in theorem). This is because the powder will more likely be burned in the barrel before the projectile exits the barrel rather than having some burn after the projectile exits with the gasses. IMHO, the .270 is a great cartridge in slightly longer barrels. Anything based on the .308 case is going to be effective on Whitetails to 250 yards form a 15” barrel. Do a little research on cartridge length and you may find many, many cartridges capable of 200 yard + shots in something like the Encore. But when shooting that far, I’d wanna be as accurate as possible. And it does take practice to stay on top of the game, so to speak. I personally shoot 35 Rem., with some loads in a 250gr. to 250 yards form a 14” Contender for fun and others in 150, 180, and 200 grain projectiles for hunting at 200 yards and less

[Phdan]

My dad shoots a 7mm-08 Encore pistol. Dead nuts at 100 yards.

I have the same, plus I shoot a 454 Casulle barrel for pigs. Great shooting firearms. You will never get the full velocity due to the shorter barrels.

[chrisk]

What ever caliber I get I will practice quite a bit. I would love to see the look on the conservation officers face when he looks and saw I shot a deer with a .308 or some other caliber. I can guarantee a visit. I have shot a .35 remington a few times and didn't think it was all that bad. How do other calibers compare in recoil?
Chris Kiefner

[Mike D]

What ever caliber I get I will practice quite a bit. I would love to see the look on the conservation officers face when he looks and saw I shot a deer with a .308 or some other caliber. I can guarantee a visit. I have shot a .35 remington a few times and didn't think it was all that bad. How do other calibers compare in recoil?
Chris Kiefner

I can tell you that my gun with the heavy barrel and muzzle brake has about the same recoil as a 45ACP handgun. And if I do my part it will shoot 1" or less groups at 100 yards.

[Jethro]

I have a 15" Encore in .260, and it is great. It will shoot into 1.5" at 200 yards all day long from the bench. I would say it is an honest 250 yard pistol as far as accuracy and power goes. However, being that accurate with it from field positions is something different. It takes LOTS of practice to become really proficient with extended eye relief pistol scopes from the various positions you may encounter in the field.

[Mike D]

I have a 15" Encore in .260, and it is great. It will shoot into 1.5" at 200 yards all day long from the bench. I would say it is an honest 250 yard pistol as far as accuracy and power goes. However, being that accurate with it from field positions is something different. It takes LOTS of practice to become really proficient with extended eye relief pistol scopes from the various positions you may encounter in the field.

A man after my own heart, shooting the .260. I believe it is one of the most under rated cartridges out there.

I also agree with everything stated. The extended eye relief scopes are a challenge for sure. I hate the minimal field of view they offer.

[Jethro]

Yeah, I really like the 260, I think it is a very well balanced cartridge. Dad has a 24" MGM .260 barrel on his Encore rifle and he uses it for everything from deer and hogs on down to his calling rifle for 'yotes. The .260 is a little stiff in a pistol, but not bad as long as you don't get the index finger from your second hand behind the trigger guard. That can give a gentle reminder that is not where that finger goes.

[SaltwaterSlick]

I've got a contender super 16 in 7-30 waters that is a tack driver at 200 yards. It is a 30-30 case necked down to .284. Hornady makes a 120 grain single shot pistol bullet for it that has a reduced wall jacket and core that makes the bullet longer to fit the rifling twist in the contender barrel giving it a very high bullet coefficent. I have it scoped with a Leupold 2.5-8 LER scope, and it is deadly out to at least 250 yards. I know this because I've shot does in the head that far on more than one occasion. It will consistently shoot a 5 shot sub 1 inch group at 200 yards, IF the shooter can hold it still on target. Once you get used to the LER scope, if you are like me, you will prefer the pistol to the long gun for stand hunting. I find it easier to aquire the target and hold on it with the pistol. Like I said, once I learned how to do it... I sure shot a bunch learning though. Now I don't even use my contenders... as all I do is bowhunt for deer/hogs... and I have several...

[Mike D]

Yeah, I really like the 260, I think it is a very well balanced cartridge. Dad has a 24" MGM .260 barrel on his Encore rifle and he uses it for everything from deer and hogs on down to his calling rifle for 'yotes. The .260 is a little stiff in a pistol, but not bad as long as you don't get the index finger from your second hand behind the trigger guard. That can give a gentle reminder that is not where that finger goes.

Hmmmm, the muzzle brake must make a BIG difference in mine. That's how I lock in when I'm shooting. I hold the grip with my strong hand and then push the trigger guard up to the back of the sandbag and put my weak hand behind the trigger guard and hold onto the sandbag. It locks in very tight and stable this way.