t/c encore load

mod586 · January 23, 2007, 08:09 PM

i just purchased a t/c hand gun in 7mm-08.
is it ok to use rifle load specs in reloading manual, or is there special
loads for this handgun. any help would be nice.

**Mal H** · January 23, 2007, 11:26 PM

I don't own an Encore, but I can pass on what others who do say about it. Yes, you would use the same loads as you would in any longer barreled rifle. If you think about it, manufacturers don't sell rifle ammo specifically for the T/C, so reloads should follow the same standard.

Now, having said that, some Encore reloaders try to use powders on the faster end of the powder spectrum. I would guess their reason would be to have more powder burned and still achieve acceptable pressure levels sooner in the shorter barrel. As an example, you might want to use IMR 4895 instead of the slower IMR 4831.

jsflagstad · January 24, 2007, 08:55 AM

Some reloading manuals such as my Lyman manual have special sections dedicated to loads for the T?C Encore and the Contender.

JSF

Charles S · January 24, 2007, 09:40 AM

You can use the standard rifle loading data, but you will generally get the best performance by hand picking the fastest powder out of the group of acceptable powders listed.

A better alternative is to use Encore specific data, as jsflagstad mentioned the data is available in the Lyman reloading manual.

Great gun, a lot of cartridge for a handgun, but a great cartridge nonetheless. I love the 7-08 in an Encore, I do not load mine near the maximum level though.

The 308 in a pistol - all I have got to say is wow. I think a 44 mag's recoil is very light compared to the 308 in a pistol.

mod586 · January 27, 2007, 08:07 PM

thanks for the input .shot some factory loads today,all i can saw is wow!
i think i'll down load a little for this one.

**Mal H** · January 28, 2007, 12:57 AM

A wise decision!

robc · January 28, 2007, 01:56 AM

Can I get that T/C in .458 Lot?

January 23, 2007, 08:09 PM	#1
mod586 Junior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Posts: 6	t/c encore load i just purchased a t/c hand gun in 7mm-08. is it ok to use rifle load specs in reloading manual, or is there special loads for this handgun. any help would be nice.

January 24, 2007, 09:40 AM	#4
Charles S Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2002 Location: North East Texas Posts: 950	You can use the standard rifle loading data, but you will generally get the best performance by hand picking the fastest powder out of the group of acceptable powders listed. A better alternative is to use Encore specific data, as jsflagstad mentioned the data is available in the Lyman reloading manual. Great gun, a lot of cartridge for a handgun, but a great cartridge nonetheless. I love the 7-08 in an Encore, I do not load mine near the maximum level though. The 308 in a pistol - all I have got to say is wow. I think a 44 mag's recoil is very light compared to the 308 in a pistol. __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

January 28, 2007, 01:56 AM	#7
robc Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 422	Can I get that T/C in .458 Lot? __________________ "If it bleeds, we can kill it."

January 23, 2007, 11:26 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	I don't own an Encore, but I can pass on what others who do say about it. Yes, you would use the same loads as you would in any longer barreled rifle. If you think about it, manufacturers don't sell rifle ammo specifically for the T/C, so reloads should follow the same standard. Now, having said that, some Encore reloaders try to use powders on the faster end of the powder spectrum. I would guess their reason would be to have more powder burned and still achieve acceptable pressure levels sooner in the shorter barrel. As an example, you might want to use IMR 4895 instead of the slower IMR 4831.

January 24, 2007, 08:55 AM	#3
jsflagstad Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Up Nort Posts: 419	Some reloading manuals such as my Lyman manual have special sections dedicated to loads for the T?C Encore and the Contender. JSF

January 27, 2007, 08:07 PM	#5
mod586 Junior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Posts: 6	thanks for the input .shot some factory loads today,all i can saw is wow! i think i'll down load a little for this one.

January 28, 2007, 12:57 AM	#6
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	A wise decision!