MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
12-14-2006, 04:40 PM
#21
Nontypical Buck
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
HD -
What is the place called in Alexandria that makes the Encore barrels? In my post for rifle barrels someone said something about it and couldn't recall what the business name was.
As for choosing between the switch barrel Encore and the Tikka, I can't make an educated decision on that yet. I have never fired a rifle chambered Encore yet. I have only dealt with the smokepole side of it.
When I bought my Encore I really didn't see any reason to get the more expensive Pro Hunter. It does look cool, and I hear the stock on it really soaks up recoil from the big bores. I am going to replace the recoil pad on my Encore with a Simms pad. The recoil isn't bad at all with the 50 cal barrel on it, but the pad is very hard and it is uncomfortable. The speed breech looks to be the most advantagous option to the Pro Hunter. I wouldn't mind having that option, but it isn't difficult to pull the breech plug on a regular Encore. All you need is the enclosed deep well socket from the factory, or a 7/16" deep well socket.
What is the place called in Alexandria that makes the Encore barrels? In my post for rifle barrels someone said something about it and couldn't recall what the business name was.
As for choosing between the switch barrel Encore and the Tikka, I can't make an educated decision on that yet. I have never fired a rifle chambered Encore yet. I have only dealt with the smokepole side of it.
When I bought my Encore I really didn't see any reason to get the more expensive Pro Hunter. It does look cool, and I hear the stock on it really soaks up recoil from the big bores. I am going to replace the recoil pad on my Encore with a Simms pad. The recoil isn't bad at all with the 50 cal barrel on it, but the pad is very hard and it is uncomfortable. The speed breech looks to be the most advantagous option to the Pro Hunter. I wouldn't mind having that option, but it isn't difficult to pull the breech plug on a regular Encore. All you need is the enclosed deep well socket from the factory, or a 7/16" deep well socket.
12-14-2006, 04:42 PM
#22
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
12-14-2006, 04:48 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
Thanks for the site. I've been to that one long before I owned an Encore. I really like the price of the Pro Hunter barrels on there. May have to get one an try 'em out!
12-14-2006, 05:21 PM
#24
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
Thanks Rammer,
This is really a tough decision! I dropped by a gun shop today and they had an Encore and the Tikka both in stock. I presented the question to him and he basically said toss a coin. I hate this, I am very well versed in kayaks, I can usually just look over the design and know if it will be what I am looking for. I guess that I was away from hunting a bit too long, I kind of got away from it when my kids came along.
My Dad had an arsenal of about 50-60 guns that I had inherited for a short time. After he passed away my Mom was kind of dealing with some rough times, I gave them back to her to sell. If he was still alive I could ask him, although for selling the guns he probably wouldn't answer me. Although since he didn't do the modern ML or traditional. I know his answer would be the Tikka, without a doubt. I have not really talked to anyone that is using their Encores with other barrels yet. I will just need to keep digging and sifting through the posts I guess. The Encores make the most sense I guess as far as the options offered. Oh well, I have until next week to make my decision, maybe I can get some more input between now and then!
Mike
This is really a tough decision! I dropped by a gun shop today and they had an Encore and the Tikka both in stock. I presented the question to him and he basically said toss a coin. I hate this, I am very well versed in kayaks, I can usually just look over the design and know if it will be what I am looking for. I guess that I was away from hunting a bit too long, I kind of got away from it when my kids came along.
My Dad had an arsenal of about 50-60 guns that I had inherited for a short time. After he passed away my Mom was kind of dealing with some rough times, I gave them back to her to sell. If he was still alive I could ask him, although for selling the guns he probably wouldn't answer me. Although since he didn't do the modern ML or traditional. I know his answer would be the Tikka, without a doubt. I have not really talked to anyone that is using their Encores with other barrels yet. I will just need to keep digging and sifting through the posts I guess. The Encores make the most sense I guess as far as the options offered. Oh well, I have until next week to make my decision, maybe I can get some more input between now and then!Mike
12-14-2006, 06:15 PM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
Well it sounds as if you are torn between a gun that shoots just one round, but is very good at that. Or between a gun that has the capability to shoot more than one round, but may not be the best at one or the other. I say suck it up and get the one that you can get different barrels for and get the .50 and .270 barells and dont look back. That is just my opinion though.
12-14-2006, 06:24 PM
#26
Nontypical Buck
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
Its just good to see that I am not the only one that can't make up my mind when it comes to guns! hehehe
I had been looking at 20 gauge shotguns for about 2 years and 2 weeks ago I finally made up my mind and ordered one up. I end up with a Benelli Montefeltro 20 gauge, and man is it sweet.
So, I am positive that if you keep thinking and debating you will make the right decision. It all comes down to if you want multiple shots or a single shot.
BTW - I am now wondering if I should just get another bolt gun in the cartridge I am leaning towards (7mm08). And save up some money and buy a 45/70 barrel next summer for my Encore.
I had been looking at 20 gauge shotguns for about 2 years and 2 weeks ago I finally made up my mind and ordered one up. I end up with a Benelli Montefeltro 20 gauge, and man is it sweet.
So, I am positive that if you keep thinking and debating you will make the right decision. It all comes down to if you want multiple shots or a single shot.
BTW - I am now wondering if I should just get another bolt gun in the cartridge I am leaning towards (7mm08). And save up some money and buy a 45/70 barrel next summer for my Encore.
12-14-2006, 08:32 PM
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
Along with a bullet that had enough consistency too not be deflected too severely from hitting some of the small branches that it may hit on it's path. That might possibly be a Minnesota coined term
To you guys worried about 280 ammo. What do you guys do, buy one box of ammo and when you fire your last round start looking to buy more????
When i have a rifle i like, i choose the load i'm going to use in it and then buy up "at least" 100 rounds for it. If i happen to be shooting a lot of them up, i go find more and buy it!!! Except for me, i handload for the centerfiresi own, so it's i buy up enough brass ect. for AT LEAST 100 rounds...
I prefer the 280, so i'd either buy up 100 rounds or the makeing of at least 100 rounds...
DM
12-15-2006, 06:20 AM
#28
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
ORIGINAL: Rammer
I would personally reccomend against using apeture sights on a "brush gun". I would rather have a fixed power scope on it or a smaller variable. It is alot easier to weave a bullet thru the thick stuff if you can see it all thru some magnification.
Here is my brushy area.
I would personally reccomend against using apeture sights on a "brush gun". I would rather have a fixed power scope on it or a smaller variable. It is alot easier to weave a bullet thru the thick stuff if you can see it all thru some magnification.
Here is my brushy area.
12-15-2006, 07:14 AM
#29
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
You got rid of your brush gun- the woodsmaster. Next suggetion go and get a semi-auto carbine. 30-06 is the only caliber it comes in, or you can find one from Ruger with the 44 mag. Take a look at the sporting goods store near you- I bet they have several on their shelf. I think Northern Minnesota has kept these from going on the obsolete list with Remington. As for accuracy- they are just fine for most any hunting range. I have used mine out west on antelope, elk and deer. At extreme hunting ranges.
12-15-2006, 07:25 AM
#30
Spike
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RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
I forgot, you can really burn up the brush in seconds with the semi,too. No making unnecessary noise ejecting cartridges and you might eventually hit the deer through all the brush. Also, make sure you use pointed bullets.