new toy on the way

[375hh1973]

I just received part of my new summer/fall project today. Always wanted an Encore pistol so I ordered a stainless/syn frame and a stainless fluted 15" barrel in .243 win. I will eventually have several barrels. The reason I went with a .243 is that I have never owned anything in that bore diameter before. I will use this to shoot deer, coyotes, woodchucks, and a lot of paper. Bushnell Elite 2-6x32 will go on top.

Does anyone have experience with an Encore 243? Favorite bullets on deer? From what I have read online a lot of guys prefer 95gr tipped bullets out of the 15" barrel. I have no brass or dies yet so I dont mind shooting some factory stuff first. Hornady makes a 95gr SST superformance load that looks good.

Thanks
Brian

Just got it today. Can't wait to get a day off and see what it will do. I should be able to kill a deer out to at least 17 yards!

 

[Dr. Vette]

My Contender is in 243, so similar. It shoots cheap Winchester Super-X 100gr ammo very well. I find that having a good scope is the key to accuracy as the pistol (aka mini-rifle) is extremely accurate. I removed the scope that was on it when purchased and installed one now that is parralax adjustable. It makes a difference for those 200 yard shots!

Enjoy!

 

[Rol_P]

Good luck with the .243 it is a nice caliber. A 15" .243 barrel was my first barrel on my Encore before I went to a 15" .260 Rem barrel. I could not get the heavier .243 bullets to stabilize to my satisfaction in the short barrel due to the slow rate of twist.

It has been so long I do not remember the specifics, but I do remember shooting one whitetail doe and it was very effective. Good Luck. Rol

 

[SJB358]

Very cool pistol. I'd like to have one of those one of these days..

 

[JD338]

Brian,

Very nice buddy.

JD338

 

[Alderman]

Good looking set up. The accuracy with the Contenders has been pleasantly surprising to me. You'll probably be amazed what the Encore will do with a good rest.