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Post by marku on Aug 25, 2013 21:41:37 GMT -5
I want to say its been a while since i've been here. From time to time id check around but i've been really busy. A While ago, almost 2 years, I got my Munden Encore barrel from Justin. First off its my go to gun now for deer hunting. The first year I had it I received it right before deer hunting and didn't shoot at anything. That year I killed an almost 160" 11 pointer during archery season so I wasn't real serious when it came to gun season. Last year I waited and waited. Then on the last day of 2nd season here in Illinois 4 does came out 135 yards away. I remember the days when 135 yards was an amazing shot but its child play for this gun. 1 shot boom flop....
I can shoot dead on from 100-200 without any compensation. Im shooting the Parker 325gr around 2780fps or so. My 300 yard groups were OK and I can really shoot well at LONG range but shooting a muzzleloader and rifle techniques are different. So until I become very good at 3-500 yards im holding off. Mine came with a nice 3.5" group at 500 yards that Justin himself shot so ive got a good load I just need to work on myself.
But anyway I love this muzzleloader. I just installed a Burris eliminator 2 on it and it will get me to 500 with my current load. Appox 56" drop with a 100 yard zero. Just need to make a chart for wind speed, direction and spindrift.
Im glad to be back!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2013 21:52:40 GMT -5
What powder what breechplug you got going there....?
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Post by marku on Aug 25, 2013 22:06:39 GMT -5
He uses a special breech that uses a end of a 30-30 case which holds a Federal 215 primer. I use IMR4198 powder.
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Post by cuda on Aug 26, 2013 2:04:16 GMT -5
How much of the IMR4198 are you using? I am using 69gr of IMR4198 with a 300gr Rem and BCR and Win 209 in my 10ML-ll. I have it zeroed at 200yds too.
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 3:00:33 GMT -5
Currently it's 70.0 grains with a 325 gr bullet. Of course the bullet is sized and on the lands with a wonder wad
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Post by dave d. on Aug 26, 2013 6:09:43 GMT -5
Sounds like a killin machine. Congrats on that 160. Any pics of your encore?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2013 7:09:48 GMT -5
This place has gone full form sabotless and the new caliber is the .416 you've got some catchin up to do glad your back........
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 7:40:20 GMT -5
Yes I'll get you some pictures of it. As much as I would like to have a .416 sabotless technically I can't use one for deer hunting in Illinois. For some reson our projectile has to be .44 or larger which is .429... Illinois is a dumb state. It's ok to shot off 8 shots at a deer with a .357 but our projectiles for muzzleloaders has to be .429 or larger
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 14:14:17 GMT -5
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 14:14:41 GMT -5
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Post by chaded on Aug 26, 2013 14:36:41 GMT -5
Nice.
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Post by rubberduck on Aug 26, 2013 14:53:24 GMT -5
SWEET!
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Post by Dave W on Aug 26, 2013 16:40:01 GMT -5
Lot of nice bone you have on the wall!
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 17:03:45 GMT -5
Thanks!
172" 20pt
162" 11pt
148" 11 pt
152" 11pt
120" 8pt from 1997
and ive got another at the taxidermist right now that will go high 120 7 pt
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 17:05:10 GMT -5
That is the only perk to living in Illinois, I hunt property right in the middle of the golden triangle. We manage, food plot and can grow some giants.
My buddy that hunts with us has 2 others one with a giant drop tine non typical and a nice 150" 10pt
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2013 17:23:31 GMT -5
Very nice Encore!! Could you open the action and snap a pic of the plug?
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 18:40:12 GMT -5
Yep I'm at work now but I will latwr
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 23:07:33 GMT -5
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 23:07:53 GMT -5
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 23:08:12 GMT -5
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Post by marku on Aug 26, 2013 23:09:35 GMT -5
Got to clean up the box a bit... it flipped over. He also has a set of directions on what loads, how accurate, cleaning technique etc with the load data.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2013 7:50:31 GMT -5
Are there ventliners to replace..? Bushing....? What max load does he suggest with the 325's....? Thanks for the info. and I am In awe of all that bone on your wall.....
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Post by marku on Aug 27, 2013 8:38:22 GMT -5
No vent, it came with explicit directions to shoot only recommended loads. 70.0 gr IMR4198
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2013 19:13:14 GMT -5
And it can hold groups together after whatever # of shots without erosion...70 gns IMR4198under a 325mh is pretty stout load....Carl's got it going on....
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Post by marku on Aug 27, 2013 21:15:56 GMT -5
Yeah it kicks pretty good!! I'm gonna check my rate of twist. I was wanting to shoot the 275 match hunters at 3000 fps, but Iay stick with what's shooting good
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2013 21:40:05 GMT -5
I believe you could get some whatever bullet you like loads here....Luke and others have shot the 275 mh and have a good feel on some good loads for you to try....You got Kreiger cut barrel..we got button barrel pacnor or mcgowen.....IMO should shoot close. velocity wise...
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Post by marku on Aug 27, 2013 22:01:27 GMT -5
Sounds good! I think my barrel is a 1-20. I may stick with my load so far. Groups good at all ranges. Honestly my longest shot would prolly be 300 yards max hunting so idk if I need all that extra velocity
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Post by marku on Aug 31, 2013 15:38:31 GMT -5
Took it to the range today for sight in. 100 years my last 2 shots were almost on top of each other. The 2 shots measured .28"! It's 1.65" high at 100 yards. Plus it was miserable here. 95 degrees and 62% humidity
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Post by marku on Aug 31, 2013 15:39:45 GMT -5
Yards not years! Haha
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Post by pposey on Sept 3, 2013 21:05:25 GMT -5
Shooting like that I would not mess with a thing,,,,,,,,,,
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