7mm-08 Loads for Encore Handgun?

95Harley · 03-02-2005, 09:40 PM

All,
Thanks to a sweet deal w/ cowboy1856 I have a new 15" SS Encore pistol in the mail, I know a lot of you shoot this cal. in your Encores. I'm not a big reloader yet but have a buddy thats an active reloader and will be playing with 7mm-08's soon. I wanted to know what load you guys have had success with in the handgun? Factory and Reloads

I have heard that the 139gr Hornady shoots well, but looking for any alternatives.

PaJack · 03-03-2005, 08:02 AM

I reload 120gr. Hornady SSP(singel shot pistol),42.4grs. of IMR 4064 and Remington 9 1/2 primers for my 15",7mm-08 Encore. I have killed a few deer with this load but the only problem is finding the SSP's from Hornady!!! I also used Nosler 120 BT's with the same results but the cost of the bullet was a lot more...

03-03-2005, 10:43 AM

I am first going to go with 140gr gamekings with Varget powder. This is the most ideal bullet I think at that speed. Then going to try 140gr accubonds or Bullistic Tips. I bet one will be a winner. I will never load a hornady again in my rifle.