Scored with the 450 Marlin Encore

[reflex264]

I finally bloodied my .450 Encore. 160 yards. The gun is working great. I used a 300 grain Sierra loaded to 2030 fps. Wtih the new 1200-R powder I can get them out over 2400 fps from the 15" barrel. Quite the beast. I am saving my 300 grain Partitions for Elk, moose or Africa. I would love to see that bullet return as well as the handgun partitions.

 

[Charlie-NY]

That Encore looks like "serious business". LOL

I had one in 444 which shot great but it was a handful.

 

[JD338]

That's awesome, congratulations Roy.
Is that Ol' Georgia Jim's furniture on that hand cannon?

JD338

 

[salmonchaser]

Hell I had a 444 in a marlin and it got your attention when it went off. I have a 454 and a 44 mag. I simply can’t immagine shooting some of these hand cannons you guys are playing with and I think a 375HH is only noticeable recoil.
Well done on the buck!

 

[xphunter]

That is a "Thumper" for sure!
Congrats!

 

[Guy Miner]

Outstanding! Congrats.

 

[lhsako]

The encore has come a long way. Sharp looking weapon. How does it group?

 

[FOTIS]

Nice work and a nice cannon.

 

[reflex264]

That's awesome, congratulations Roy.
Is that Ol' Georgia Jim's furniture on that hand cannon?

JD338

This one has Tony Gettels on it. Of course Jim makes some nice pieces too!

 

[reflex264]

Nice work and a nice cannon.

Thanks! Its fun that's for sure.

 

[reflex264]

The encore has come a long way. Sharp looking weapon. How does it group?

Anything you stick in it will do at least an inch. Some loads about .5". Its a shooter.

 

[reflex264]

Hell I had a 444 in a marlin and it got your attention when it went off. I have a 454 and a 44 mag. I simply can’t immagine shooting some of these hand cannons you guys are playing with and I think a 375HH is only noticeable recoil.
Well done on the buck!

I tried some of the really hot loads like I used on the water buffalo in it without the brake. It was rough. With the brake it is tolerable but a lot of people probably still wouldn't like it. The top end 420 grain loads even with the brake are rather fiesty.

 

[salmonchaser]

I tried some of the really hot loads like I used on the water buffalo in it without the brake. It was rough. With the brake it is tolerable but a lot of people probably still wouldn't like it. The top end 420 grain loads even with the brake are rather fiesty.

I find the 400 grain, 45/70 loads I carry in my guide gun in Alaska to be “fiesty” and I’m holding that with both hands You hand cannon guys have my admiration.

 

[RL338]

Wtih the new 1200-R powder I can get them out over 2400 fps from the 15" barrel. Quite the beast.

Couldn’t agree more
Congrats on your buck

 

[reflex264]

I find the 400 grain, 45/70 loads I carry in my guide gun in Alaska to be “fiesty” and I’m holding that with both hands You hand cannon guys have my admiration.

We are just a little crazy. I tolerate the recoil to get the performance. Some guys are addicted to it.

 

[SJB358]

Congrats on the buck!