It's been a while since this project was discussed, but I think I pretty much solved my problem. I gave the 7mm08 barrel to a friend that wanted it, bought a .223 barrel for the Encore and gave the whole rifle with the new barrel to another friend that wanted one in that caliber. Sometimes it just feels good to walk away from a problem and move on.
My friend is shooting the .223 barrel and it shoots really good. I bought a 77 Hawkeye in the 7mm08 and I'm playing with loads for it now.
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