7mm-08 loads for Encore

Old Stony · July 3, 2013, 06:17 PM

I've had a problem Encore that wouldn't shoot for beans. I sent it to S&W and they replaced the barrel. I have been trying to find an accurate load for it now, and wouldn't mind either a 120 or 140 gr. bullet. So far the 120 gr. Hornady v-max, pushed by 43.8 grains of ww760 has shown the most promise.
I was wondering if anyone had a pet load that that might work better for me. I carry a rifle in my vehicle daily and will use it on anything from coons to deer or pigs...whatever the situation dictates.
I'd be grateful for any help....I know there are a bunch of loads in my books, but I would be more inclined to play with something that had proven itself as compared to a theoretical load from a book.

BigD_in_FL · July 3, 2013, 08:09 PM

760 gave me great results in my Model 7, 7-08

jwrowland77 · July 3, 2013, 08:14 PM

My pet load for my 7mm is Hornady 139 BTSP over 57 grains of IMR4350. Last time I was out I had weighed the bullets and was using 138.6-138.7 and had a 5-shot group that I could cover with a dime. Win cases and CCI 250. For my rifle I set the OAL at 3.290.

So maybe some IMR4350 might do some good for you in the 7mm-08.

July 3, 2013, 06:17 PM	#1
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	7mm-08 loads for Encore I've had a problem Encore that wouldn't shoot for beans. I sent it to S&W and they replaced the barrel. I have been trying to find an accurate load for it now, and wouldn't mind either a 120 or 140 gr. bullet. So far the 120 gr. Hornady v-max, pushed by 43.8 grains of ww760 has shown the most promise. I was wondering if anyone had a pet load that that might work better for me. I carry a rifle in my vehicle daily and will use it on anything from coons to deer or pigs...whatever the situation dictates. I'd be grateful for any help....I know there are a bunch of loads in my books, but I would be more inclined to play with something that had proven itself as compared to a theoretical load from a book.

July 3, 2013, 08:14 PM	#3
jwrowland77 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2012 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 1,398	7mm-08 loads for Encore My pet load for my 7mm is Hornady 139 BTSP over 57 grains of IMR4350. Last time I was out I had weighed the bullets and was using 138.6-138.7 and had a 5-shot group that I could cover with a dime. Win cases and CCI 250. For my rifle I set the OAL at 3.290. So maybe some IMR4350 might do some good for you in the 7mm-08. Last edited by jwrowland77; July 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM.

July 3, 2013, 08:09 PM	#2
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	760 gave me great results in my Model 7, 7-08