looking for info on wildcat loads.want to build a barrel for a encore.would like something differnt. needs 500yd range with deer killing power.Thinkingabout 7stw but is it to much for an encore frame/

I think the best way would be to talk to the people that would be doing the work at encore .They would have all your answer .

thanks for info-halcon.I get diferent info from barrel makers,but will keep digging.still look for a book,info on wildcats

Try www.reeder-customguns.com

Although I have never owned a 7STW, the ones I have been around are very sensitive to differant loads and barrel lengths. I wanted one but have since changed my mind. I had a 25-06 Imp. and it was real picky on what loads it liked and at what temperatures. I decided after 18 months I wasn't having fun any more and moved on.

Aunsaber-As the owner of two 7mmstw's and former owner of a third I have not found them to be all that load sensitive.All have 26" barrels and all three do have favorite loads but shoot well with several powders and bullets.They do not appear any more tempermental than most of the other cartridges I have loaded for.

Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders, by P.O. Ackley has lots of info on wildcat cartridges.

Stubblejumper; I am glad that you like yours.
In your loading have you found your cartridges to be temperature sensitive. In Kansas, temps. vary from +110 to way below zero. Having never been to Alberta, do you have these extremes? If you don't mind could you tell me what powders work best for you so I can keep it for future referance and pass it along to the people I know that do have the 7mmSTW's? Thanks

check out: http://www.sskindustries.com/index.html

Lots of info on Encore

Hunting is a right, treat it like a priviledge - respect nature

aunsaber-I use imr 7828 and have hunted in 80 degree temps hunting antelope and elk in september down to minus 30 for deer in november.